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Insurance plays an essential role in risk mitigation for financial services companies. As risks evolve, questions often arise concerning the scope of insurance coverage and the interpretation and application of policy provisions. Winston’s insurance lawyers provide companies with best-in-class advice, corporate and transactional counsel, and, if need be, litigation defense in high-stakes coverage disputes and class actions. We have achieved excellent outcomes for our clients in matters involving a wide variety of insurance policies and claims, including cybersecurity, travel, long-term care, and annuities, among others. Moreover, we have experience in emerging issues and industries, such as blockchain technology and artificial intelligence, both of which present insurers with a unique and complicated set of risks and opportunities.
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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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|July 30, 2025
Represent Norman W. Fries, Inc. d/b/a Claxton Poultry Farms in a series of 15+ antitrust class actions consolidated in the Northern District of Illinois and brought by plaintiffs who allege that Claxton and the nation’s other largest poultry producers conspired to fix the price of broiler chickens in a scheme from 2008 to 2016 that raised the price for broiler chickens by artificially reducing supply.
Experience
|December 23, 2024
Winston advises Atlantic Sustainable Catch in its acquisition of Atlantic Capes Fisheries
Winston & Strawn LLP represented Atlantic Sustainable Catch (ASC), a leader in the seafood industry, in its acquisition of the marketing and processing divisions of Atlantic Capes Fisheries (ACF), a fully integrated sustainable seafood company with operations throughout North America. This transaction marks ASC's fourth acquisition, serving as a key foundation to strengthen product offerings and continue development on a national scale. ASC is a portfolio company of ACON Investments, LLC (ACON), an international private equity firm headquartered in Washington D.C., investing in North America, Latin America, and Europe.
Experience
|November 23, 2024
Winston and co-counsel helped the three major credit bureaus—Equifax, TransUnion and Experian—defeat claims they colluded with credit score provider FICO to cause consumers to overpay for credit scores. U.S. District Judge Edmond Chang in the N. D. Ill. found that the plaintiffs hadn’t adequately alleged that the credit bureaus entered into a conspiracy to further FICO’s alleged monopoly and dismissed the claims against them with prejudice. Winston’s successful defense of Equifax was recognized by American Lawyer in its Litigator of the Week column on December 3, 2024.
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Global Trade & Foreign Policy Insights
|November 3, 2025
|4 Min Read
White House Announces One-Year Suspension of Affiliates Rule Starting Nov. 10
Over the weekend, the White House announced, as a part of its economic and trade relations deal with China, that the U.S. will suspend implementation of the Affiliates Rule (a/k/a the BIS 50 Percent Ownership Rule) effective November 10, 2025.
Recognitions
|October 31, 2025
|1 Min Read
Winston & Strawn Ranked in 2025 Chambers Brazil: Transactional Guide
Winston & Strawn has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Chambers Brazil: Transactional Guide. Chambers Brazil ranks and reviews the top law firms and lawyers in Brazil based on in-depth research and client feedback across key practice areas and industry sectors. The firm was ranked for its strength in the following international firm practice areas:
Winston’s Environmental Law Update
|October 30, 2025
|5 Min Read
E15 Gasoline: Legal Landscape and Recent Legislative Updates
The EPA establishes a national standard for gasoline volatility (Reid vapor pressure, or RVP) via section 211(h) of the Clean Air Act to reduce emissions of volatile organic compounds.
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What Is the National Advertising Division (NAD)?
As part of the independent, non-profit BBB National Programs, the National Advertising Division (NAD) independently evaluates the truth and accuracy of national advertising. It also works to increase the public’s confidence in advertising. NAD assesses a broad scope of ad claims, including those related to product performance, surveys, pricing, and guarantees. NAD responsibilities include:
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What Is the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team?
The National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET) is part of the DOJ’s Criminal Division. It is to identify, investigate, support, and pursue cases involving the criminal use of digital assets, with a particular focus on virtual currency exchanges, mixing and tumbling services, infrastructure providers, and other entities that are enabling the misuse of cryptocurrency and related technologies to commit or facilitate criminal activity.