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Appellate & Critical Motions

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....Read more

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Litigation/Trials

Trial skills matter—even in a world where few disputes ever see the inside of a courtroom. Winston has built a reputation as a trial lawyers’ firm, featuring seasoned litigators who leverage extensive courtroom experience to meet our clients’ business and legal objectives. Our long history of taking cases to trial—and winning—provides our clients with tremendous settlement leverage with their adversaries, as well as a substantial likelihood of a favorable resolution if, and when, they go to trial....Read more

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Restructuring & Insolvency

Winston is a global powerhouse in the restructuring and insolvency space. We offer a fully integrated team of attorneys across a global platform to guide clients through any distressed situation, whether the client is a savvy and interested investor, a creditor seeking to maximize its recovery, or a company aiming to proceed through a successful yet complex restructuring. We have advised stakeholders in some of the highest-profile restructurings and bankruptcy cases in the United States and beyond, including Caesars Entertainment, ResCap, the Los Angeles Dodgers, Enron, Lehman Brothers, Pacific Gas & Electric, LATAM Airlines, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, among others. ...Read more

Insights & News 4,558 results

Capital Markets & Securities Law Watch

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May 8, 2025

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SEC Approves First U.S. “Green” Stock Exchange

On April 1, 2025, the SEC approved the launch of the Green Impact Exchange (the GIX), which will be the first sustainability-focused stock exchange in the United States. Trading on the GIX is expected to begin in early 2026. The exchange aims to provide a marketplace for environmentally responsible companies and attract investors committed to advancing environmental sustainability.

In the Media

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May 7, 2025

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Joe Motto Discusses DEI Policy Disclosures with Bloomberg Law

Winston & Strawn partner Joe Motto was quoted in a Bloomberg Law article discussing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policy disclosures following President Trump’s executive orders targeting the initiatives in the private sector and the lawsuit against Target Corp. alleging that the company failed to adequately disclose to investors the risk that its 2023 Pride-themed marketing campaign could turn off customers. DEI strategies can refer broadly to campaigns for social awareness, such as selling merchandise or promoting statements in support of underrepresented communities, or narrowly to internal company hiring policies....Read more

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May 6, 2025

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New SEC Guidance: Clawback Checkbox Compliance and De-SPAC Disclosures

On April 11, 2025, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance issued six new Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (C&DIs) regarding (i) clawback-related checkboxes on the cover page of Form 10-K and (ii) disclosure required by Regulation S-K Item 402(w)(2). These C&DIs provide crucial guidance for listed issuers on reporting corrections of errors in financial statements and analyzing the implications for executive compensation recovery.

The SEC staff also added a C&DI addressing whether target companies in de-SPAC transactions may suspend their Section 15(d) reporting obligations after closing.

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What Are AML Rules?

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) refers to policies and practices that prevent, detect, and report financial crimes. The principal U.S. federal law on money laundering is the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), also known as the Currency and Foreign Transactions Reporting Act of 1970. The BSA generally mandates financial institutions to assist in governmental investigations by keeping records of cash purchases or negotiable instruments, filing reports of cash transactions exceeding a set daily aggregate amount, and reporting suspicious activity that may hint at money laundering, tax evasion, or other criminal activities....Read more

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What Is BIPA?

The Illinois Biometric Invasion of Privacy Act (BIPA), enacted in 2008, grants Illinois consumers the right to their own biometric data, such as fingerprints, retina or iris information, voiceprints, and DNA. Under the BIPA, private companies are prohibited from collecting biometric information unless (1) the person consents in writing and (2) the companies inform the person in writing of what data is being collected, for what purpose, and for how long. Besides the notice and consent requirement, the law also bans any company from selling or otherwise profiting from consumers’ biometrics....Read more

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What Is GIPA?

The Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA), enacted in 1998, prohibits employers and their agents from conditioning employment on genetic data, or from using genetic data in discriminatory ways. The statute also prohibits insurers from seeking genetic information to use in connection with accident or health insurance policies....Read more
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