Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP v. R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company
1:25-mc-00371 · Southern District of New York
WHAT HAPPENED — IN PLAIN ENGLISH
Judge Edgardo Ramos granted both pro hac vice motions (Entries #19 and #20) on November 26, 2025, admitting William Sutton Ansley and Amanda K. Branch to appear for Paul Weiss in this matter against R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company. This means Paul Weiss now has expanded counsel admitted to practice in SDNY for this case, with no immediate deadlines triggered by these admissions. No action is required before 9 AM as these are completed administrative orders.
Updated 2026-03-30 22:34:35
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YOUR CASE FILE
Entry #19: Judge Ramos granted Motion #17 for William Sutton Ansley pro hac vice admission (11/26/25)
Entry #20: Judge Ramos granted Motion #18 for Amanda K. Branch pro hac vice admission (11/26/25)
Entry #18: Paul Weiss filed Branch's pro hac vice motion on 10/2/25 with $200 filing fee, including DC and California bar certificates
Both motions processed as text-only orders with significant delay (nearly 2 months from filing to ruling)
WHAT THE OTHER SIDE DID
Paul Weiss is bringing in out-of-state specialist counsel, suggesting this case requires expertise beyond their NY team's capabilities
The 2-month delay between filing (10/2/25) and approval (11/26/25) indicates routine processing with no urgency signals
Amanda Branch's dual bar admissions (DC and California) suggest potential multi-jurisdictional expertise relevant to R.J. Reynolds dispute
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOUR CASE
Paul Weiss expanding their team mid-case signals either case complexity escalation or preparation for intensive litigation phases ahead
Unknown opposing counsel identity remains a blind spot - monitor for responsive pro hac vice filings that could reveal R.J. Reynolds' legal strategy and team composition
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