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Class Actions & Group Litigation
Winston has developed a consistent record of success handling class action cases in state and federal courts. The practice is anchored by seasoned class action lawyers, many of whom have been recognized by Chambers USA and other ranking organizations as being top practitioners in their field. Our clients rely on us to steer them through class action matters by drawing on the firm’s significant experience in resolving complex litigation using creative and aggressive arguments, across a broad range of class, collective, coordinated, and mass actions, as well multidistrict litigation. We also have succeeded at trial in several class actions—a rare occurrence.
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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.
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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.
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Experience
|June 25, 2025
Winston Secures Federal Circuit Affirmance of 101 Victory for Polycom
Experience
|June 4, 2025
Winston Represents Chart Industries in All-Stock Merger of Equals with Flowserve
Experience
|June 3, 2025
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Recognitions
|June 26, 2025
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Winston Partners Included on Forbes’ Inaugural List of America's Best-In-State Lawyers
Winston & Strawn’s Financial Services Industry Group Co-Chair Kobi Kennedy Brinson and Digital Assets Group Co-Chair Daniel Stabile were included on Forbes’ inaugural list of America's Best-In-State Lawyers. This list identifies “the finest in the profession: lawyers with impressive track records in their specialties, leaders in their fields and attorneys most respected by peers and clients.” Kobi was the only attorney featured in the “Government Regulatory” category and Daniel was likewise the only attorney highlighted for “Blockchain & Digital Assets.”
Webinar
|June 25, 2025
What’s Going on in the World of Enforcement?
In this webinar, our attorneys discussed the latest developments at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and what these changes may mean for the financial services industry.
In the Media
|June 25, 2025
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Yulia Makarova Joins Winston & Strawn in London Office
Winston & Strawn recently announced the arrival of Yulia Makarova to the firm’s London office. She joined as a partner in the Financial Innovation & Regulation practice, where she advises innovative businesses operating in the distributed ledger, blockchain, and digital assets sectors, with a particular focus on the domestic and cross-border application of financial services regulation. Yulia’s arrival marks a significant enhancement to the firm’s capabilities in counselling clients navigating complex financial regulatory matters across the UK, EU, and globally.
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Since opening in 2011, Winston & Strawn’s Houston office has grown to nearly 60 lawyers and is home to many long-standing leaders of the Houston legal and business communities. Our Houston office hosts a comprehensive transactional team specializing in private equity, capital markets, and public companies, as well as extensive commercial litigation and intellectual property practices—with nearly all Houston IP attorneys possessing technical degrees. We are also home to a leading energy and infrastructure group that focuses on oil and gas projects and infrastructure litigation, and an international arbitration practice. Our robust offerings demonstrate our commitment to the continued growth of the city’s global, economic, and cultural footprint.
Law Glossary
What Is Data Breach and Data Security Law?
Within 48 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, data breach and data security laws require organizations and government agencies to provide notifications of security breaches when they involve personally identifiable information. Companies may also be required by state data breach laws to act to minimize the effects of a breach. The FTC can investigate companies that do not adhere to their stated privacy policies and do not have safeguards to protect customer data, but no broad federal law exists regarding breach notifications. However, these U.S. data security laws and government agency rules are enforced:
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Winston & Strawn’s Miami office opened in 2022 and represents the firm’s largest expansion in several years. Located in the heart of the city’s Financial District, the office launched with a strong team of transactional and litigation partners from prestigious law firms operating in South Florida. Our Miami office leverages the area’s status as a critical nexus point for banking and international trade with the United States, Europe, Latin America, and other parts of the world. Our attorneys have the cultural fluency and local knowledge necessary to work seamlessly with international clients, particularly those with ties to Latin America.