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Insurance plays an essential role in risk mitigation for financial services companies. As risks evolve, questions often arise concerning the scope of insurance coverage and the interpretation and application of policy provisions. Winston’s insurance lawyers provide companies with best-in-class advice, corporate and transactional counsel, and, if need be, litigation defense in high-stakes coverage disputes and class actions. We have achieved excellent outcomes for our clients in matters involving a wide variety of insurance policies and claims, including cybersecurity, travel, long-term care, and annuities, among others. Moreover, we have experience in emerging issues and industries, such as blockchain technology and artificial intelligence, both of which present insurers with a unique and complicated set of risks and opportunities.
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Winston’s Intellectual Property (IP) Practice is one of the most active and highly regarded in the United States per Chambers USA, Benchmark Litigation US, and Best Law Firms®, among other ranking organizations. Our team features some of the country’s best IP lawyers, attorneys with the technical abilities to litigate and try highly complex IP disputes, and technical lawyers who provide critical advisory services.
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|April 18, 2025
Fueling Good: Winston Wins Motion to Dismiss in Oil Dispute
On April 18, 2025, a Winston team led by partners James Herbison and Mike Mayer secured a final judgment on behalf of their client, Enbridge, in a monopolization case brought by Ducere, LLC under Section 2 of the Sherman Act and the Illinois Antitrust Act. Winston obtained a dismissal with prejudice by successfully arguing that plaintiff’s antitrust claims were not sufficiently pled, and the alleged market was not properly defined.
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|March 31, 2025
After an eleven-day bench trial in January 2023, the N.D. Ill. delivered a full defense verdict in March 2025 in an ERISA class action brought by participants in Segerdahl Corporation’s ESOP. The court rejected the class claims against Segerdahl, its ESOP trustee GreatBanc Trust Company, and various individual defendants including board members Bob Cronin, Rod Goldstein, and Peter Mason, alleging that Segerdahl could have sold for a significantly higher price, which would have increased post-sale distributions to the ESOP participants. Winston earned an Am Law Litigator of the Week Shout Out for this win.
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|November 23, 2024
Winston and co-counsel helped the three major credit bureaus—Equifax, TransUnion and Experian—defeat claims they colluded with credit score provider FICO to cause consumers to overpay for credit scores. U.S. District Judge Edmond Chang in the N. D. Ill. found that the plaintiffs hadn’t adequately alleged that the credit bureaus entered into a conspiracy to further FICO’s alleged monopoly and dismissed the claims against them with prejudice. Winston’s successful defense of Equifax was recognized by American Lawyer in its Litigator of the Week column on December 3, 2024.
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|November 21, 2025
|3 Min Read
The Human Touch Lawyers Need to Succeed in an AI-Driven World
This article was originally published in Bloomberg Law. Reprinted with permission. Any opinions in this article are not those of Winston & Strawn or its clients. The opinions in this article are the authors’ opinions only. This article was co-authored with PrincetonComms founder Matt Eventoff.
Benefits Blast
|November 20, 2025
|10+ Min Read
2026 Proxy Season: A Look Ahead to Executive Compensation Issues and Considerations
As the 2026 proxy season approaches, companies should be mindful of developments in required executive compensation disclosures and related issues that may arise as they prepare proxy statements. This alert surveys key developments and provides specific action items for companies to consider.
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|November 14, 2025
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Richard Semple Featured in Q&A with IFLR
Winston & Strawn partner Richard Semple was featured in a Q&A with IFLR, where he discussed his career in real estate finance. Richard shared insights on his day-to-day work, current projects in property finance, the key qualities for success in the field and common misconceptions about the role. He also reflected on his inspirations and offered advice for aspiring lawyers.
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Founded in 1853, Winston & Strawn is one of the largest and oldest law firms in Chicago. The office is home to 290+ lawyers distributed across 20 practice areas. Our Chicago lawyers represent 90 companies in the Fortune 500 and are recognized in all the major directories and award competitions. They also are heavily invested in pro bono causes, having dedicated 19,000+ hours in 2024 to various pro bono organizations. Representing a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, they are hardworking, compassionate, and collaborative. Our Chicago office also takes immense pride in fostering a collegial atmosphere that influences every aspect of our culture. From weekly Starbucks Socials, where colleagues gather to connect over coffee and conversation, to ping pong tournaments that ignite friendly competition, to volunteer opportunities around the city, we celebrate the camaraderie and sense of community that unite us. This not only enhances collaboration and teamwork but creates a supportive environment that inspires us to excel in our professional pursuits.
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Blockchain is a technological system in which a digital list of records stored across a network. The network is a shared database comprised of a large number of computers. Blockchain is the primary technology for cryptocurrencies.