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Labor & Employment

Our Labor & Employment Practice is one of the largest and most experienced practices among the country’s multi-disciplined law firms. Our attorneys represent global employers of all types and sizes—ranging from the Fortune 100 to privately held startups—often serving as national, regional, or preferred counsel to many of these major employers....Read more

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Privacy: Regulated Personal Information (RPI)

Winston’s Regulated Personal Information (RPI) Practice offers seamlessly integrated counseling and litigation services to companies looking for practical and solution-oriented assistance navigating the compliance, regulatory, and private class action enforcement risks presented by the emerging patchwork of complex (and often conflicting) privacy laws in the United States and beyond....Read more

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Advertising Litigation

Brands across key sectors turn to Winston litigators to defend their reputations in advertising class actions, competitor disputes, and investigations. With litigators based in the U.S.’s busiest jurisdictions—including courts in California, Florida, Illinois, New York, and Texas—we have deep experience and prowess in handling some of the most high-profile and business-essential advertising cases in recent history. These disputes have involved false advertising; unfair competition, unfair business practices, and unjust enrichment; copyright, trade name, and service mark infringement; consumer-protection claims; and violations of the Lanham Act....Read more

Experience 48 results

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January 27, 2026

PayPal Successfully Invalidates Asserted Claims of Secure Payment Transaction Patent Under 35 U.S.C. § 101

Winston & Strawn secured a decisive victory for PayPal in an intellectual property dispute brought by Irish non-practicing entity Internet Payment Patents LTD (IPPL). Magistrate Judge Susan van Keulen of the Northern District of California entered final judgment in PayPal’s favor, finding all asserted patent claims ineligible under 35 U.S.C. § 101 and granting PayPal’s motion to dismiss without leave to amend....Read more

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December 22, 2025

Consortium Brand Partners Acquisition of California Pizza Kitchen

Represented Consortium Brand Partners, a New York-based private equity fund managing and investing in global brands and diverse teams across various consumer sections, in connection with its acquisition of California Pizza Kitchen. ...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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Insights & News 933 results

False Claims Act Playbook

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March 23, 2026

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10+ Min Read

Future FCA Enforcement Expectations in Light of Record-Breaking FY 2025 Recoveries and Administration Priorities

The annual False Claims Act (FCA) recovery statistics issued by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for Fiscal Year 2025 represent the highest single-year recovery in FCA history, underscoring that the FCA remains one of the government’s most effective tools for combating frauds involving federal funds. Winston attorneys outline expectations for FCA enforcement in 2026 and beyond based on an analysis of FY 2025 FCA activity and the priorities and goals of the current administration.

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March 19, 2026

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7 Min Read

Law Firms: The Next Frontier for Private Equity in Professional Services?

Law firms are one of the last major professional services segments without meaningful private equity (PE) penetration. The core investment attributes are familiar:...Read more

Client Alert

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March 18, 2026

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Upcoming Registration and Reporting Deadlines for VC Funds with CA Nexus

On March 17, 2026, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) announced a rulemaking plan regarding the Fair Investment Practices by Venture Capital Companies Law (FIPVCC) in response to comments the DFPI received regarding the FIPVCC.  Importantly, the DFPI stated that it is suspending the implementation and enforcement of the FIPVCC until the completion of the rulemaking process is complete and final regulations are adopted. Accordingly, the DFPI will not require covered entities to register or file reports under the FIPVCC by the April 1, 2026 deadline.  We will update this Client Alert if and when there are any further developments.  ...Read more
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What Is the California Unfair Competition Law?

California Unfair Competition Law...Read more

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What Is CCPA?

Enacted in 2018, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a broad state law that provides California residents with...Read more

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