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Compliance Programs

Today’s legal and regulatory landscape is more fraught with risk than ever before. To survive—and thrive—in this challenging environment, sophisticated companies must have robust, proactive, and effective compliance programs in place....Read more

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Government Program Fraud, False Claims Act & Qui Tam Litigation

Investigations and litigation involving alleged fraud against the government pose a significant and growing threat to organizations and individuals across all industries that engage directly or indirectly in business with federal, state, and/or local governments. The government makes aggressive use of its extensive criminal and civil investigatory powers to root out alleged fraud and abuse implicating government funds, including one of its most powerful civil enforcement tools—the federal False Claims Act (FCA)—and similar state false claims statutes....Read more

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Sports

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....Read more

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August 21, 2025, 12:00 PM E.T.

The Current Debate about “Debanking”: Navigating Legal, Regulatory, and Reputational Challenges for Financial Institutions

Join our Financial Services Industry Group for a webinar focused on the key points in President Trump’s debanking executive order and recent debanking-related changes to the regulatory landscape. They will discuss expectations for debanking-related regulation and enforcement in the near future, as well as practical steps for financial institutions to manage associated risks and reduce the chances of becoming involved in debanking investigations. This webinar is part of a series covering the latest developments affecting our financial services clients. ...Read more

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August 19, 2025

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Construction Disputes: Suitability and Up-Front Considerations for Arbitration Rule Selection

This article was first published on Global Arbitration Review in August 2025; for further in-depth analysis, please visit GAR Guide to Construction Arbitration – Sixth Edition. Any opinions in this article are not those of Winston & Strawn or its clients. The opinions in this article are the authors’ opinions only. ...Read more

Investigations, Enforcement, & Compliance Alerts

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August 18, 2025

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PE Fund on Hook for Portco’s False Claims Act Cybersecurity Violations

DOJ False Claims Act (FCA) settlements related to cybersecurity typically have focused on false representations by a government contractor of its compliance with cybersecurity requirements. A recently announced settlement shows that private equity owners are not immune from potential FCA liability.

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Law Glossary

What Is Performance-Based Compensation?

Performance-based compensation (PBC) is a system for rewarding employees financially, outside of their regular salaries. The financial compensation is based on how individual employees, departments, the company, or the company’s stock price performs during a specific time frame and in accordance with pre-determined goals set by the organization. These programs may also be called Pay-For-Performance systems. Companies who utilize these systems must be prepared to define and track performance, as well as provide compensation, such as bonuses, when objectives are met according to benchmarks. The supplemental income will also have tax implications for employees.  ...Read more

Law Students

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What Is Anti-Bribery and Corruption?

The terms anti-bribery and anti-corruption encompass the laws, agreements, or policies aimed at stopping or punishing all forms of bribery and corruption. For example, under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), it is unlawful for a U.S. person or company to offer, pay, or promise to pay money or anything of value to a foreign official for the purpose of corruptly obtaining or retaining business....Read more
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