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Government Program Fraud, False Claims Act & Qui Tam Litigation

Investigations and litigation involving alleged fraud against the government pose a significant and growing threat to organizations and individuals across all industries that engage directly or indirectly in business with federal, state, and/or local governments. The government makes aggressive use of its extensive criminal and civil investigatory powers to root out alleged fraud and abuse implicating government funds, including one of its most powerful civil enforcement tools—the federal False Claims Act (FCA)—and similar state false claims statutes....Read more

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White Collar & Government Investigations

Ranked Tier 1 Nationally for “Criminal Defense: White Collar” by Best Law Firms® 2025, and recognized for “Corporate Crime & Investigations: Highly Regarded – Nationwide” by Chambers USA in 2025, Winston’s White Collar & Government Investigations Practice assists individuals, companies, and organizations with government investigations and enforcement matters; related criminal and civil litigation; trials; appeals; congressional oversight; internal investigations; and compliance counseling and program development and enhancement. We are comprised of 80+ litigators, with more than a dozen former prosecutors from the SEC, Main Justice, and U.S. Attorneys’ Offices nationwide, including three former U.S. Attorneys, Regional Supervisors, and a former Chief of IRS Criminal Investigation. We are known for our zealous advocacy, our unyielding commitment to our clients, and for protecting and defending clients’ interests with legal acumen that’s second to none....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 591 results

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August 4, 2025

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Key Takeaways from Winston’s Fifth Annual Health Care & Life Sciences Summit

Winston & Strawn was pleased to host its fifth annual Health Care & Life Sciences Summit. This year’s event brought together clients, colleagues, and industry leaders for an afternoon of insightful discussions, networking, and perspectives on the shifting dynamics across the health care and life sciences sector....Read more

Government Program Fraud, False Claims Act & Qui Tam Litigation Playbook

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July 25, 2025

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DOJ Civil Division’s Directive to Prioritize Civil Denaturalization Cases Against Individuals Who “Engaged” in Medicaid/Medicare Fraud

With the DOJ’s new directive to pursue denaturalization in civil healthcare fraud cases, naturalized citizens in leadership roles face heightened personal risk. Robust compliance and careful review of employment practices are more important than ever for healthcare organizations.

Non-Fungible Insights: Blockchain Decrypted

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July 21, 2025

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Real GENIUS: Landmark U.S. Federal Payment Stablecoin Legislation

On July 18, 2025, President Donald Trump signed into law the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act of 2025 (the GENIUS Act or the Act), following its bipartisan passage by the Senate on June 17 (68–30) and the House on July 17 (308–122). 

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Law Glossary

What Is Consumer Fraud?

Consumer fraud is commonly defined as deceptive business practices that cause consumers to suffer financial or other losses. The victims believe they are participating in a legal and valid business transaction when they are actually being defrauded. Fraud against consumers is often related to false promises or inaccurate claims made to consumers, as well as practices that directly cheat consumers out of their money....Read more

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What Is the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)?

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is a federal statute prohibiting United States citizens and entities from engaging in corruption. It has two main elements: (1) anti-bribery provisions, forbidding the giving or offering of anything of value to a foreign government official for business and (2) accounting requirements, establishing mandatory practice guidelines for companies to maintain accurate records and internal controls. The FCPA is enforced by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)....Read more

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Scam & Fraud Alerts

Like many reputable law firms and global organizations, Winston & Strawn LLP’s brand and the names of our attorneys and business professionals are increasingly being used to conduct scam and fraud campaigns. These scams can occur in many different forms and are constantly evolving....Read more
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