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Professionals 108 results

J. Laurens Wilkes
J. Laurens Wilkes
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  • Houston
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+1 713-651-2642
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Partner

  • Houston
Thomas A. Reynolds
Thomas A. Reynolds
Partner
  • Chicago
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+1 312-558-5895
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Partner

  • Chicago
LeElle B. Slifer
LeElle B. Slifer
Partner
  • Dallas
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+1 214-453-6431
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Partner

  • Dallas
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Capabilities 36 results

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Bankruptcy Litigation & Investigations

Large corporate bankruptcies and companies in financial distress often spawn a complex web of claims by lenders, trustees, debtors, creditors, creditors’ committees, investors, shareholders, and other constituents. Attorneys in Winston & Strawn’s complex commercial litigation group and special situations and restructuring group serve as trusted advisors and resolute advocates to protect clients’ business interests and assets in multifaceted Chapter 11 cases and bankruptcy-related disputes. ...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

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ERISA Litigation

As a firm of choice for many major businesses, we represent employers, fiduciaries, boards of directors, benefit plans, and plan administrators in all aspects of ERISA litigation, including claims relating to fiduciary liability, plan investments, excessive fees, plan qualification, plan termination, reversion of excess assets, retiree medical benefits, severance and employment contract matters, tax liability matters, and retirement and welfare benefit claims....Read more

Experience 5 results

Experience

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March 31, 2025

ESOP Class Claims Flop

Experience

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January 31, 2025

Winston Secures Complete Defense Judgment for Alphatec in Prolonged Litigation Battle

Experience

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October 1, 2023

Hendrickson Acquisition of Brunner International

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Insights & News 536 results

Benefits Blast

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August 12, 2025

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5 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.

Competition Corner

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August 11, 2025

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6 Min Read

Epic v. Google: Setting the Bar for Affirmative Antitrust Remedies in the Digital Age

The July 2025 decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Epic Games v. Google marks a landmark development in the ongoing evolution of antitrust remedies for unilateral conduct in the technology sector. The court’s willingness to affirm not just prohibitory, but also mandatory, forward-looking injunctions—requiring Google to take affirmative steps to open its Android app ecosystem to competition—signals a vigorous approach to restoring competition in digital platforms.

Client Alert

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July 16, 2025

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4 Min Read

Transatlantic M&A: What Buyers Should Expect

Although 2025 has so far witnessed significant market turbulence, looking ahead into the second half of the year, many factors appear promising: markets have begun to price-in the impact of tariffs, corporates have historically strong cash positions and private equity buyers are under increasing investor pressure to deploy dry powder....Read more
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Other Results 25 results

Site Content

What Are Duties and Tariffs?

Standard import duties are taxes levied on imported goods, paid by the importer of record to its home country’s government. These particular duties apply to imported goods, regardless of origin, based on product characteristics....Read more

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What Is Tax Evasion?

Tax evasion is the failure to pay or the deliberate underpayment of federal income taxes. The U.S. income tax system is based on voluntary compliance, and it is the taxpayer’s responsibility to report all income and to pay all taxes due. Tax evasion is a known violation of a legal duty, and may result in monetary penalties, imprisonment, or both....Read more

Law Glossary

What Is the Copyright Royalty Board?

The U.S. Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) is a three-judge panel that functions as an independent unit within the Library of Congress. It performs the duties specified in the Copyright Royalty and Distribution Reform Act. The Act established statutory licenses that let approved parties utilize certain types of copyrighted works by paying a set royalty, without having to request an individual copyright license from each rights-holder. The CRB sets, and periodically adjusts, the rates and terms of the statutory licenses, and can also make determinations on the distribution of statutory license royalties collected by the U.S. Copyright Office. For example, the judges can determine, for a five-year period, the rates musical performers receive when their works are played via digital services. When licensors and licensees cannot reach rate agreements on their own, the CRB hears testimony from the various parties and then sets the rates. CRB Judges serve six-year terms. The first CRB judges were appointed by the Librarian of Congress in 2006....Read more
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