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Winston has one of the world’s premier sports law practices. Our work has included some of the most famous legal matters in sports history—including Alston v. NCAA, the case that culminated in a 9–0 Supreme Court victory for the college players against the NCAA; the US$2.15B Los Angeles Dodgers acquisition; McNeil v. the NFL, the landmark antitrust jury trial that led to the establishment of free agency in the NFL; the multi-billion-dollar construction and permanent financings for SoFi Stadium; and Morgan v. USSF, the case that led to a historic equal pay settlement for the players on the Women’s National Team. Our work is transforming this global, multibillion-dollar industry.
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Experience
|April 6, 2026
MLBPI’s Licensing Fight Ends in Victory and Settlement with DraftKings
Winston is representing MLB Players Inc. (MLBPI), which serves as the exclusive group licensing representative for all MLB (major league baseball) players. MLBPI sued several online sportsbook and mobile-betting platforms, including DraftKings, over their use of hundreds of MLB player images and likenesses without MLBPI’s consent.
Experience
|March 4, 2026
End of the Line: Winston Wins Unanimous Supreme Court Victory Against NJ Transit
In a unanimous decision authored by Justice Sotomayor, the U.S. Supreme Court held that NJ Transit is not an arm of the State of New Jersey and therefore is not entitled to sovereign immunity. The ruling means that plaintiffs injured by NJ Transit outside of New Jersey—such as in Pennsylvania and New York—may pursue claims in the courts of the states where their injuries occurred. The court adopted Winston’s position that state-created corporations that are formally liable for their own judgments are not arms of the state, reversing the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s dismissal of Cedric Galette’s negligence suit while affirming the New York Court of Appeals’ decision allowing Jeffrey Colt’s case to proceed.
Experience
|March 3, 2026
Representing Farmer Bros in its Sale to Royal Cup
Winston & Strawn LLP is representing Farmer Bros. Co. (Nasdaq: FARM), a leading roaster, wholesaler and distributor of coffee, tea and allied products, in its sale to Royal Cup, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of premium coffee and tea and portfolio company of Dallas-based private equity firm Braemont Capital, in an all-cash transaction.
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Capital Markets & Securities Law Watch
|May 13, 2026
|4 Min Read
From 10-Q to 10-S: What the SEC’s Optional Semiannual Reporting Proposal Means for Public Companies
On May 5, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed optional semiannual Exchange Act reporting on a new Form 10-S, which represents a significant shift in the public company disclosure landscape.
In the Media
|May 13, 2026
|1 Min Read
Alexander Ott Discusses ITC Litigation Funding Disclosure Proposal with Law360
Winston & Strawn partner Alexander Ott was quoted in a Law360 article discussing the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)’s proposed rule requiring disclosure of litigation funding in Section 337 intellectual property investigations. The proposed rule would require parties appearing before the ITC to disclose litigation funding arrangements and entities with financial interests or authority over litigation and settlement decisions. According to the article, the ITC stated that the information could help identify conflicts of interest and provide greater clarity in Section 337 investigations.
In the Media
|May 11, 2026
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Winston & Strawn partner Ben Smolij was featured in a Q&A for Bloomberg Law’s Texas Brief, where he shared insights on IPO readiness, evolving policy dynamics, and the future of capital markets in Texas.
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Law Glossary
What Is Consumer Tracking Law?
Companies analyze consumers’ online activities by tracking their behavior. There is no specific consumer tracking law in the U.S. at the federal level; however, Federal Trade Commission Behavioral Advertising Principles recommend that websites disclose data collection policies that are used to create targeted marketing. The legal areas of consumer tracking deal with how websites, analytics companies, advertisers, plug-in providers, and other online services track users via first- and third-party cookies, as well as other methods. Consumers do have the option to use the Do Not Track (DNT) settings available in web browser settings, though companies do not have to legally follow DNT requests. If a company adopts a policy of honoring Do Not Track requests, it is legally required to follow that policy. The FTC also has guidelines for the collection of user location data by mobile apps when the apps are not in use.
Law Glossary
What Is Tracking and Monitoring Law?
Tracking and monitoring law is related to the rights of individuals and often addressed through state legislation. Tracking law looks at when and how individuals can be tracked through GPS devices and location services. Employers have the right to track company vehicles through GPS devices but cannot track an employee’s vehicle in many states without employee consent. (A written policy on tracking and monitoring may be required, with the policies stating a business purpose for the activities.) Tracking apps on mobile phones can continue to broadcast an employee’s location even after work hours. That is why companies must ensure they are satisfying employees’ expectations of privacy.