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Libby  Deshaies
Libby Deshaies
Partner
  • Chicago
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+1 312-558-3738
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Partner

  • Chicago
Brian E. Ferguson
Brian E. Ferguson
Partner
  • Washington, DC
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+1 202-282-5276
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Partner

  • Washington, DC
Henry Blattner
Henry Blattner
Associate
  • Chicago
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+1 312-558-9479
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Associate

  • Chicago
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Capabilities 77 results

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Patent Litigation

Our Patent Litigation Practice is one of the country’s most active and highly regarded. Our seasoned patent litigators bring extensive courtroom experience to every matter we handle. According to Lex Machina, we are among the top three national patent defense firms in the country for number of appearances and cases filed, and we also were the top national defense firm for number of patent trials in the last five years (2018–2022)....Read more

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Tax

With an international geographic reach, Winston & Strawn’s integrated tax practice addresses virtually all areas of tax law. Our group of 40 tax attorneys is well-versed in representing some of the largest public and privately-held corporations, exempt organizations, and large estates....Read more

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Tax Controversy & Criminal Tax

Our Tax Controversy attorneys advise and represent clients in every aspect of federal and state tax investigations, as well as the criminal tax enforcement process. This includes the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) multi-jurisdictional examinations and administrative appeals, U.S. Competent Authority representations, post appeals mediation, and trial court and appellate litigation in every federal court hearing a tax matter....Read more

Experience 35 results

Experience

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May 15, 2025

Winston Secures Federal Circuit Victory for Snap Axing Image-Presentation Patents on the Pleadings

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May 9, 2025

An Am Law LOTW Shout Out-Worthy Gold Medal Victory In $Jenner

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April 30, 2025

Federal Circuit Backs PayPal

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Insights & News 3,551 results

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June 20, 2025

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Tom Melsheimer Discusses Successful Retrial for Client Ruel Hamilton with Texas Lawyer

Winston & Strawn partner Tom Melsheimer spoke with Texas Lawyer to discuss the retrial of and subsequent win on behalf of client Ruel Hamilton. Hamilton was convicted in a 2021 trial of bribing two city council members and sentenced to eight years in prison, but the Fifth Circuit overturned the verdict and allowed Hamilton to remain free pending an appeal. After six days of testimony in the retrial, a federal jury deliberated for two days before returning a not-guilty verdict. ...Read more

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June 20, 2025

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ITC Finds Post-Lashify that Sales and Marketing Investments Would Further Satisfy the Domestic Industry Requirement

The EPA announced on June 11 its intention to repeal three rules under the Clean Air Act that regulate emissions from power plants. This move comes as part of the Trump Administration’s broad energy and regulatory policy shift aimed at expanding domestic energy production, reducing regulatory burdens, and ensuring affordable, reliable energy, as outlined in Executive Order 14154— “Unleashing American Energy” and Executive Order 14156— “Declaring a National Energy Emergency” issued in January 2025. Critics of the Administration’s strategy fear that adverse impacts may result to the energy industry, public health, and the climate.

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June 18, 2025

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Enforcers Provide Guidance and Warnings for In-House Antitrust Lawyers at CLA Summit

The California Lawyers Association’s Antitrust and Unfair Competition Law hosted its inaugural In-House Counsel Summit on May 15, 2025, at the Computer History Museum in Menlo Park, California. 

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Other Results 92 results

Site Content

What Is a Federal Contract?

A federal contract is a binding contract or agreement with an authorized official of any agency or department of the U.S. Government for the purpose of purchasing goods, products or services of any kind, or purchasing, renting, or leasing property, for the direct use or benefit of the U.S. Government. Federal contracts are the procurement mechanism the U.S. Government uses to obtain such goods, products, services, and property across all sectors and industries. Federal contracts may be express or implied and may be of various different types, e.g., fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, time and materials, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ). ...Read more

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What Is the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)?

The Federal Acquisition Regulation, commonly referred to as “FAR,” is a collection of regulations governing the process by which the federal government purchases products, supplies, and services. The FAR consists of 53 parts, each covering a different aspect of the government procurement process. FAR part 52, for example, provides solicitation provisions and clauses that can (and in some instances must) be inserted into contracts with the government. While the FAR applies to all executive agencies, many agencies, such as the Departments of Defense, State, and Veterans Affairs, have issued their own supplements to the FAR which provide regulatory guidance on contracting issues that are unique to them....Read more

Law Glossary

What Is the Patent Trial and Appeal Board?

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) is a tribunal within U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The PTAB oversees trial proceedings, namely: inter partes review (IPR), post-grant review (PGR), covered business method (CBM) review, and derivation proceedings. The Board also hears appeals from adverse patentability decisions by patent examiners in original applications, reissues, and reexaminations. And, while phasing out since the passage of the America Invents Act (AIA) in 2011, the PTAB is also responsible for deciding interferences. The PTAB was previously referred to as the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences and was renamed by the AIA....Read more
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