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Derivatives & Structured Products

Winston represents swap dealers, major swap participants, financial intermediaries, hedge funds, national exchanges, and end-users in a broad array of derivative transactions ranging from highly structured transactions to more traditional trading or hedging transactions, and in regulatory and enforcement issues related to commodities and derivatives....Read more

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Debt Finance

Winston’s Debt Finance team focuses on all aspects of leveraged finance and asset-based lending both internationally and domestically. Our clients include leading international investment banks, commercial banks, direct lenders, credit funds, insurance companies, CLOs, and other institutional investors, as well as private equity funds, hedge funds, and corporations. ...Read more

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Commercial Litigation & Disputes

Winston represents clients in virtually every type of dispute that could arise from operating a business. While our primary objective is to protect our clients from the need to engage in litigation and enter the courtroom, we take pride in our heavyweight litigation experience and the knowledge that corporate America has repeatedly retained us not just for “bet-the-company” trials, but for “bet-the-industry” cases as well. Our commercial litigators’ track record of success earned the team a national Tier 1 ranking in Best Law Firms® 2025. Our practice is anchored by seasoned litigators, many of whom have been recognized by in-house counsel and their peers as top practitioners in their fields....Read more

Insights & News 3,950 results

Client Alert

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August 8, 2025

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2 Min Read

FinCEN Orders Exemptive Relief to Delay the Investment Adviser AML Rule by Two Years

Last year in September, we published an alert about the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) final rule, which would have imposed certain anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) program and other Bank Secrecy Act-related obligations on investment advisers (IA AML Rule) effective January 1, 2026.

Benefits Blast

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August 8, 2025

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4 Min Read

New Executive Order Directs Agencies to Facilitate 401(k) Access to Private Equity, Cryptocurrency, and Other Alternative Investment

On August 7, President Trump signed an Executive Order directing the DOL, the SEC, and Treasury (including the IRS) to review and revise guidance to facilitate the inclusion of alternative investments—such as private equity, cryptocurrency, and other non-traditional assets—in defined contribution retirement plans. The Executive Order follows action in May of this year by the DOL to rescind its 2022 guidance that discouraged fiduciaries from including cryptocurrency options in 401(k) retirement plans.

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August 7, 2025

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Yulia Makarova and Kimberly Prior Discuss Guiding Clients Through the GENIUS Act with IFLR

Winston & Strawn Winston & Strawn Digital Assets Group co-chair Kimberly Prior and partner Yulia Makarova were featured in an IFLR article sharing their insights on client reaction, increased demand for their legal knowledge, and compliance challenges for non-US issuers following the passing of the GENIUS Act. The act, passed by the House of Representatives on July 17 and signed by the President on July 18, brings clarity to the digital assets markets after years of regulatory uncertainty legitimizing the use of payment stablecoins in the US financial system and providing detailed requirements for compliance and governance....Read more
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What Is the National Advertising Division (NAD)?

As part of the independent, non-profit BBB National Programs, the National Advertising Division (NAD) independently evaluates the truth and accuracy of national advertising. It also works to increase the public’s confidence in advertising. NAD assesses a broad scope of ad claims, including those related to product performance, surveys, pricing, and guarantees. NAD responsibilities include:...Read more

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Dallas

Opened in 2017, Winston & Strawn’s Dallas office is located in the cultural and economic epicenter of DFW, the fourth largest metropolitan area in the U.S. and the fastest growing over the last year. Our Dallas attorneys litigate both high-stakes civil and criminal matters, including major state and federal trials and appeals nationwide, and represent clients in complex transactional matters. Under the leadership of Bryan L. Goolsby, our office—made up of nearly 100 lawyers—continues to expand, attracting some of the country’s top legal talent to meet the increased needs of the many technology, investment, and health care companies that are increasingly making Dallas their home....Read more

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What Is a Design Defect?

In the product liability context, a design defect claim arises when a plaintiff alleges that a product is inherently dangerous due to its design, rendering it unreasonably unsafe for its intended use. This type of claim does not focus on manufacturing errors but instead asserts that the product's fundamental design flaw poses an unreasonable risk of harm to consumers....Read more
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