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As society and business become even more digitalized, technology and intellectual property (IP) have become key focal points for businesses. Our Technology Antitrust Group combines the cross-practice and cross-office experience of our lawyers to assist clients in successfully navigating the dynamic convergence of technology, antitrust, and IP law. We understand the challenges presented by the ever-changing digital landscape and are committed to providing our clients with tailored solutions to address their specific needs.
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Recognitions
|June 12, 2025
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Winston & Strawn Recognized in The Legal 500 U.S. 2025
Winston & Strawn is recognized as a top-tier firm in five areas and recommended in an additional 45 categories in the 2025 edition of The Legal 500 U.S. In addition, eight lawyers are listed in the Hall of Fame, four lawyers are recognized as Leading Trial Lawyers, 16 partners were ranked as Leading Partners, four associates are ranked as Leading Associates, one partner is ranked as a Leading Lawyer, five lawyers are recognized as Next Generation Partners, and two lawyers are listed as Rising Stars. A total of 186 lawyers are mentioned by name in Legal 500 United States commentary for their standout contribution to respective practices.
In the Media
|June 10, 2025
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Landmark Antitrust Class Action Settlement for College Athletes Receives Final Approval
On June 6, 2025, the landmark antitrust class action settlement, secured by Winston & Strawn and Hagens Berman on behalf of college athletes, with the NCAA, Big Ten, SEC, Pac-12, Big 12 and ACC was approved by U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken, resolving three antitrust lawsuits that challenged NCAA limits on compensation and benefits that college athletes can receive for their athletic services and their names, images, and likenesses (NIL).
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|June 9, 2025
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Winston & Strawn LLP represents classes of professional swimmers that have filed a class action lawsuit against World Aquatics (formerly Fédération Internationale de Natation). Shields et al v. Federation Internationale De Natation, Case No. 3:18-cv-07393-JSC. The plaintiffs allege that World Aquatics violated federal antitrust law by organizing a group boycott against a competing swimming league, the International Swimming League (“ISL”), which prevented ISL from holding professional swimming competitions in 2018 and 2019. The plaintiffs allege that affected swimmers collectively would have earned millions of dollars in appearances fees and prize money at those events had they taken place. The plaintiffs are also seeking injunctive relief to prevent the Defendant World Aquatics from interfering in the future with swimmers’ ability to earn compensation by participating in professional swimming competitions, including those held by swimming leagues that are not sanctioned by World Aquatics. World Aquatics denies that it violated any law, denies that it organized an unlawful group boycott and denies that it prevented swimmers from participating in swimming competitions hosted by ISL in 2018 and 2019.
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“Baby HSR” or “mini HSR” laws refer to state-level premerger notification and reporting requirements that resemble the federal Hart-Scott-Rodino Act but tend to apply to smaller transactions valued below the federal notification thresholds. These laws, often focused on specific industries like healthcare, aim to enhance state-level antitrust oversight by requiring companies to notify state authorities of mergers or acquisitions that could impact local competition. Filing obligations, timing, and fees vary by state, with some requiring detailed disclosures about the transaction’s competitive impact within the state. State authorities can investigate, challenge, or impose conditions on transactions even if they are cleared federally. Winston’s Baby HSR survey provides buyers and sellers with a resource to quickly start assessing which states may have premerger notification requirements that impact their transactions.
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What Is the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)?
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is a government agency established in 1914 to prevent anticompetitive, deceptive, or unfair business practices. The FTC is defined as having a dual mission of: (1) protecting consumers; and (2) promoting competition. Agency expertise and resources are available to federal and state legislatures, as well as other U.S. government agencies. The FTC enforces consumer protection and antitrust laws, and also works to advance consumers’ interests and provide educational programs.