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Alessandra Swanson
Alessandra Swanson
Partner
  • Chicago
Email
+1 312-558-7435
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Partner

  • Chicago
Sean G. Wieber
Sean G. Wieber
Partner
  • Chicago
Email
+1 312-558-5769
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Partner

  • Chicago
James P.  Smith III
James P. Smith III
Partner
  • New York
Email
+1 212-294-4633
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Partner

  • New York
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Capabilities 83 results

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Privacy & Data Security

Winston takes a strategic approach to privacy and data security, integrating our extensive capabilities across practices to provide our clients with cutting-edge privacy and data security counseling, crisis management, security incident investigation and notification management, defense of data security class action litigation and regulatory inquiries, and international data protection. Our Global Privacy & Data Security Practice features a core team of privacy professionals and is bolstered by more than 40 attorneys from a variety of other disciplines firmwide. Our team combines compliance counselors, transactional lawyers, former government regulators and federal prosecutors, seasoned investigators, and experienced litigators. Few firms can rival our in-depth, sophisticated, and integrated experience in this area....Read more

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Privacy: Regulated Personal Information (RPI)

Winston’s Regulated Personal Information (RPI) Practice offers seamlessly integrated counseling and litigation services to companies looking for practical and solution-oriented assistance navigating the compliance, regulatory, and private class action enforcement risks presented by the emerging patchwork of complex (and often conflicting) privacy laws in the United States and beyond....Read more

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Securities, M&A & Corporate Governance Litigation

In today’s market, litigators with experience in securities, corporate governance, and M&A-related (collectively, “securities litigation”) matters need to leverage their broad experience to serve as both advocate and as counsel and strategist, focused on helping clients to overcome not just a legal issue but a collective business problem. Given the frequent interplay between things such as corporate-control transactions, public offerings, activist shareholders, the use of complex derivatives and other financial instruments, bad news impacting stock performance, regulatory inquiries and investigations, and insurance coverage, strategic and tactical litigation decisions can have a wide-ranging impact on the success of a given transaction, as well as on companies, their boards, senior management, and advisors....Read more

Experience 253 results

Experience

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February 4, 2026

Ventus Industrial Partners and Aeron Defense acquisition of General Tool Company and Magna Machine Company

A Winston & Strawn deal team led by Partners Justin Levy in New York and Paul Amiss in London advised Aeron Defense, a newly formed defense platform established by Ventus Industrial Partners in partnership with GenNx360 Capital Partners and Admiralty Partners, on its acquisition of defense contracting specialists General Tool Company and Magna Machine Company....Read more

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February 2, 2026

Ventus Industrial Partners and Aeron Defense acquisition of General Tool Company and Magna Machine Company

A Winston & Strawn deal team led by Partners Justin Levy in New York and Paul Amiss in London advised Aeron Defense, a newly formed defense platform established by Ventus Industrial Partners in partnership with GenNx360 Capital Partners and Admiralty Partners, on its acquisition of defense contracting specialists General Tool Company and Magna Machine Company....Read more

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January 27, 2026

PayPal Successfully Invalidates Asserted Claims of Secure Payment Transaction Patent Under 35 U.S.C. § 101

Winston & Strawn secured a decisive victory for PayPal in an intellectual property dispute brought by Irish non-practicing entity Internet Payment Patents LTD (IPPL). Magistrate Judge Susan van Keulen of the Northern District of California entered final judgment in PayPal’s favor, finding all asserted patent claims ineligible under 35 U.S.C. § 101 and granting PayPal’s motion to dismiss without leave to amend....Read more
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MaritimeFedWatch

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February 13, 2026

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Trump Administration Issues Maritime Action Plan

The Trump Administration issued its “America’s Maritime Action Plan” on February 13, 2026. The MAP, as it is generally referred to, was called for by the President’s April 9, 2025, Executive Order titled “Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance.” 

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February 13, 2026

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UK Crypto Regulation Moves Forward: Admissions & Disclosures and Market Abuse for Cryptoassets – Key Takeaways from FCA CP25/41

Our latest Client Alert on FCA CP25/41, outlining the UK’s proposed Admissions & Disclosures regime and new Market Abuse Regime for Cryptoassets (MARC).

The proposals introduce enhanced gatekeeper responsibilities for Cryptoasset Trading Platforms, a new Qualifying Cryptoasset Disclosure Document (QCDD) framework with associated liability provisions, retail investor withdrawal rights in certain circumstances, a tailored approach for UK-issued stablecoins, and a bespoke market abuse regime for cryptoassets.

With the consultation closing on 12 February 2026 and final rules expected later this year, firms should begin assessing potential operational and governance impacts.

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February 13, 2026

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Investment Management Regulatory & Compliance Calendar and Guidebook 2026

As we continue into 2026, it is important for investment managers and other investment management professionals to review the array of regulatory requirements they are obligated to fulfill.

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Other Results 123 results

Law Glossary

What Is Data Breach and Data Security Law?

Within 48 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, data breach and data security laws require organizations and government agencies to provide notifications of security breaches when they involve personally identifiable information. Companies may also be required by state data breach laws to act to minimize the effects of a breach. The FTC can investigate companies that do not adhere to their stated privacy policies and do not have safeguards to protect customer data, but no broad federal law exists regarding breach notifications. However, these U.S. data security laws and government agency rules are enforced:...Read more

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What Is Data Security Law?

Though the U.S. has not passed legislation dealing solely with data security law, organizations are expected to safeguard sensitive information and establish privacy policies. Legislation addressing specific types of sensitive data is found within various U.S. laws, such as the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act....Read more

Law Glossary

What Is Online Privacy?

The definition of online privacy is the level of privacy protection an individual has while connected to the Internet. It covers the amount of online security available for personal and financial data, communications, and preferences. Internet users often attempt to increase online privacy through anti-virus software, strong password choices, turning off tracking, reviewing site security, and opting for stricter privacy settings. Risks to online privacy range from phishing scams to malware, while problems with website security may result in identity theft....Read more
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