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Appellate & Critical Motions

Our nationally recognized Appellate & Critical Motions (ACM) Practice delivers sophisticated legal advocacy and analysis before trial, at trial, and on appeal. From state trial courts to the U.S. Supreme Court, our ACM attorneys identify, preserve, and present the critical legal issues that can make the difference between winning and losing....Read more

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Litigation/Trials

Trial skills matter—even in a world where few disputes ever see the inside of a courtroom. Winston has built a reputation as a trial lawyers’ firm, featuring seasoned litigators who leverage extensive courtroom experience to meet our clients’ business and legal objectives. Our long history of taking cases to trial—and winning—provides our clients with tremendous settlement leverage with their adversaries, as well as a substantial likelihood of a favorable resolution if, and when, they go to trial....Read more

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Insurance Litigation

For decades, Winston has represented a broad array of clients in the insurance industry, including some of the world’s largest and best-known insurers. Our prowess in and understanding of the insurance industry encompasses not only its products, practices, and services, but also the increasing challenges posed by a world increasingly characterized by a fast-evolving technological landscape as well as financial, political, and environmental instability. Accordingly, Winston’s lawyers are among the most sought-after in the industry—not only by companies currently facing high-stakes litigations and investigations, but by those looking to take preventive action now in order to mitigate and manage their risk in the future....Read more

Experience 56 results

Experience

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July 30, 2025

Following an Astounding Summary Judgment Win, Winston Secures Three Favorable Class Settlements in US$52+B Broiler Chicken Litigation

Represent Norman W. Fries, Inc. d/b/a Claxton Poultry Farms in a series of 15+ antitrust class actions consolidated in the Northern District of Illinois and brought by plaintiffs who allege that Claxton and the nation’s other largest poultry producers conspired to fix the price of broiler chickens in a scheme from 2008 to 2016 that raised the price for broiler chickens by artificially reducing supply....Read more

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July 15, 2025

Winston Represented Cuadrilla Capital in the Acquisition of TigerGraph

Winston represented Cuadrilla Capital, a leading enterprise software investment firm, in the strategic investment of TigerGraph, an enterprise AI infrastructure and graph database leader. The investment will facilitate TigerGraph’s continued innovation and accelerate its business growth by positioning TigerGraph to expand its market-leading capabilities in fraud detection, entity resolution, customer 360 initiatives, supply chain management, and other mission-critical enterprise applications....Read more

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June 25, 2025

Winston Secures Federal Circuit Affirmance of 101 Victory for Polycom

Winston secured an appellate victory for Polycom (now part of HP) when the Federal Circuit affirmed a judgment on the pleadings of patent-ineligibility in a lawsuit brought by directPacket Research, Inc.  Working closely with HP, Winston argued that all claims of the asserted patent were directed to the abstract idea of translation via an intermediate protocol, with no inventive concept.  The Northern District of California agreed, and the Federal Circuit unanimously affirmed, adopting Winston’s arguments.  Eimeric Reig argued the appeal, working with HP and the Winston team, including Kathi Vidal, Kelly Hunsaker, Sam Lerner, Matt McCullough, and David Dalke....Read more
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December 15, 2025

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Winston & Strawn and Taylor Wessing UK to Combine, Creating a Premier Transatlantic Law Firm

Winston Taylor to build on shared vision and culture in establishing a transatlantic powerhouse for major litigation, critical transactions, strategic IP, and private wealth...Read more

Global Trade & Foreign Policy Insights

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December 15, 2025

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Cari’s Legal Exchange – Trade Shifts: Inside the Affiliates Rule Suspension

In this episode of Cari’s Legal Exchange, join Cari Stinebower and Tony Busch as they break down the BIS Affiliates Rule—one of the most significant shifts in U.S. export controls.

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December 15, 2025

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Sovereign Wealth Fund Sues PE Firm over Continuation Vehicle Process

On November 26, 2025, the sovereign wealth fund, Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC), filed a lawsuit in the Chancery Court of Delaware against Energy & Minerals Group LP and several affiliate private investment funds (collectively EMG). The complaint seeks a preliminary injunction to stop the sale of an EMG portfolio company, Ascent Resources LLC, to a continuation vehicle that is also managed by EMG in a so-called “GP-led secondary” transaction. ADIC alleges that by selling to a continuation fund, EMG is engaging in self-dealing in breach of its fiduciary duties as manager of the selling private investment fund, in which ADIC is also a limited partner.

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What Is Epidemiology?

In the product liability context, epidemiology refers to the study of the incidence, distribution, and etiology of disease or harm in human populations. Epidemiological studies include a variety of different study designs, such as prospective and retrospective cohort studies, case-control studies, randomized controlled trials, and meta-analysis. Epidemiology is a critical, and sometimes mandatory, element for establishing general causation....Read more

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What Is General Causation?

In the product liability context, general causation is the legal and scientific determination of whether the product in question has the inherent capability to cause the alleged injury under certain circumstances. Establishment of general causation is a critical aspect of a plaintiff’s case, and typically requires scientific evidence, such as epidemiology or toxicology, and expert testimony to establish a causal connection between the product’s design, manufacturing, or warnings and the injury or injuries at issue. As contrasted to specific causation, the focus in a general causation inquiry is on whether the product or exposure, as a general matter, can cause the type of injury claimed by the plaintiff. A general causation inquiry does not assess any facts unique to a particular plaintiff....Read more

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