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Our nationally recognized Appellate & Critical Motions (ACM) Practice delivers sophisticated legal advocacy and analysis before trial, at trial, and on appeal. From state trial courts to the U.S. Supreme Court, our ACM attorneys identify, preserve, and present the critical legal issues that can make the difference between winning and losing.
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Client Alert
|March 21, 2018
|4 Min Read
Supreme Court Holds That Securities Act Class Actions May Be Litigated in State Court
The Supreme Court has resolved a persistent debate in securities cases: whether a plaintiff can litigate federal Securities Act claims in a class action filed in state court. The answer is yes, and decisively so. See Cyan, Inc. v. Beaver County Employees Retirement Fund, No. 15-1439. The fact that this decision was unanimous comes as a bit of a surprise, after an oral argument in which more than one justice referred to the underlying statutes as “gibberish.”
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|September 4, 2013
|1 Min Read
Linda Coberly Discusses Upcoming Supreme Court SLUSA Case
Winston & Strawn partner Linda Coberly was recently quoted in a National Law Journal article, "Firms Sweat Liability" by Supreme Court reporter Tony Mauro, published September 4, 2013. The article discusses an important set of securities cases to be decided in the upcoming Supreme Court term: Chadbourne & Parke v. Troice, Proskauer Rose v. Troice,and Willis v. Troice. Ms. Coberly and Winston & Strawn LLP submitted an amicus brief in these cases on behalf of DRI—the Voice of the Defense Bar.
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Founded in 1853, Winston & Strawn is one of the largest and oldest law firms in Chicago. The office is home to 290+ lawyers distributed across 20 practice areas. Our Chicago lawyers represent 90 companies in the Fortune 500 and are recognized in all the major directories and award competitions. They also are heavily invested in pro bono causes, having dedicated 19,000+ hours in 2024 to various pro bono organizations. Representing a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, they are hardworking, compassionate, and collaborative. Our Chicago office also takes immense pride in fostering a collegial atmosphere that influences every aspect of our culture. From weekly Starbucks Socials, where colleagues gather to connect over coffee and conversation, to ping pong tournaments that ignite friendly competition, to volunteer opportunities around the city, we celebrate the camaraderie and sense of community that unite us. This not only enhances collaboration and teamwork but creates a supportive environment that inspires us to excel in our professional pursuits.