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Winston has been a major player in the life sciences industry for decades. We represent market-leading clients across this broad sector, including companies involved in pharmaceuticals, biologics, biosimilars, biotechnology, and medical devices. Our attorneys are seasoned practitioners—many of whom have technical degrees in areas key to the life sciences sector, including biology, chemistry, pharmacy, and biomedical engineering—and bring a unique understanding of the industry and perspective to our representations.
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For decades, Winston has filled a unique niche in the media and entertainment industry, and we continue to be at the forefront of today’s most important and challenging cases. Our interdisciplinary team advises some of the world’s most prominent industry players—studios, production companies, entertainers, artists, athletes, other celebrities, and other sector participants—in connection with the disputes and deals that are moving this dynamic industry forward.
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Winston’s deep experience representing companies and investors across Latin America and the Caribbean has made the firm a “go-to” resource for the strategic development of our clients’ businesses and the vigorous protection of their interests in the region. With broad command of a diverse range of issues within the region’s key industry sectors, we advise Fortune 500 companies, government and quasi-governmental entities, financial institutions, private equity and other investors, domestic and international oil and gas exploration and production companies, refiners and shippers, and a range of commercial and infrastructure developers.
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Client Alert
|May 13, 2025
|4 Min Read
Recent Administration Actions Implicating Financial Inclusion Could Impact Financial Institutions
In the absence of active enforcement by federal banking regulators, many financial institutions are choosing this moment to take a second look at their compliance policies and procedures. Recent administrative actions implicating access to financial services may particularly require financial institutions to reevaluate their Consumer Due Diligence (CDD) procedures and Consumer Identification Program (CIP).
Global Trade & Foreign Policy Insights
|March 18, 2025
|8 Min Read
President Trump’s Iran-Related Memo and Key Takeaways
On February 4, 2025, President Donald Trump issued his second National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSM-2), enacting “maximum pressure on the Iranian regime.” While Iran is already subject to robust and comprehensive U.S. economic sanctions and embargos, NSM-2 focuses on denying Iran nuclear weapons and intercontinental ballistic missiles, countering Iran’s development of weapons, and disrupting those who act on behalf of Iran (including Iran’s “surrogates” and “terror proxy groups”).
Webinar
|February 13, 2025
CFPB and SEC Developments in Trump’s Second Term – What You Need to Know
On February 13, 2025, Winston's Financial Services Industry Group hosted a webinar discussing the latest developments with the CFPB and SEC, and more than 90 attendees joined in to hear about this timely topic. The 2024 presidential election triggered a flurry of action in the banking sphere as agencies raced to fulfill their agendas before a second Trump term. From rulemakings issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to shifting priorities within the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), much remains uncertain as Trump prepares to install new leadership. Our Financial Services Industry Group is paying close attention to CFPB And SEC developments, and we invite you and your colleagues to a webinar to get the latest updates on CFPB and SEC developments.
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What Is the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Law?
The European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) law is an act, applied across the Union, which directs data privacy. The GDPR law is designed to protect the data privacy of all EU citizens and guide organizational approaches to handling data, as well as transferring it across borders. Under the GDPR, breach notification is mandatory within 72 hours if the breach is likely to “result in a risk for the rights and freedoms of individuals.” The GDPR applies to organizations within the EU as well as those outside of the EU if they offer goods or services to European citizens. It also applies to organizations that monitor the behavior of data subjects online.
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