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Our Labor & Employment Practice is one of the largest and most experienced practices among the country’s multi-disciplined law firms. Our attorneys represent global employers of all types and sizes—ranging from the Fortune 100 to privately held startups—often serving as national, regional, or preferred counsel to many of these major employers.
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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.
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Winston has a well-established presence in Europe representing clients for over three decades. We demonstrate excellence advising clients on transactional, disputes and regulatory matters in the financial services, private equity, industrial, health, and technology sectors. Our European offices bring together a unique blend of deep local knowledge and global expertise, allowing us to effectively navigate complex cross-border legal matters.
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|January 16, 2024
Winston & Strawn represented The Honey Pot Company Holdings, LLC (“The Honey Pot Co.”), a leading better-for-you feminine care brand in connection with the acquisition of a controlling stake in the business by Compass Diversified (NYSE: CODI) ("Compass”). Compass and The Honey Pot entered into a definitive agreement for an enterprise value of $380 million (excluding working capital and certain other adjustments upon closing). The Honey Pot Co. will continue to be led by its current leadership team and existing owners and management will retain a significant minority stake in The Honey Pot Co.
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High-Profile Disability and Sexual Orientation Discrimination Settlement
Winston represented a leading MedTech company in a dispute brought by its former Chief Patent Counsel, a long-tenured, very senior-level employee, who alleged his termination was retaliation motivated by disability discrimination and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. We successfully removed the case to federal court in the N.D. Cal. after plaintiff initially sued our client in California Superior Court. After eliciting incredibly helpful testimony from plaintiff during his deposition, including admissions, we moved the case to a quick settlement conference before the judge and were able to negotiate a favorable settlement on behalf of our client for less than 4 percent of the original demand.
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Winston assisted a financial investment asset manager in connection with issues related to a former high-level employee, who was terminated for performance issues and communication style. We provided coaching for four years with respect to the former employee’s contentious, combative, and abusive communication style. After her termination, she alleged explicit sexual harassment allegations against her former female supervisor, the company President. We conducted an extensive search of each parties’ emails, uncovering evidence the fired employee may actually have been the pursuer, and that the President was neither aware nor interested in her pursuits. At mediation, we were able to very favorably settle the case, including strong confidentiality provisions.
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Winston’s AI Top 10
|October 2025
|5 Min Read
Winston’s AI Monthly Recap - October 2025
Winston’s AI Top 10 summarizes the latest AI developments in the legal industry.
Benefits Blast
|August 6, 2025
|7 Min Read
Health and Welfare Benefit Roundup – Five Recent Developments for Plan Sponsors
July was an exciting month for employer-sponsored health and welfare benefits. Many of the changes discussed provide plan sponsors with increased flexibility to optimize benefits.
Recognitions
|May 7, 2025
|1 Min Read
Safe Alliance recently honored Winston’s Charlotte office with its 2025 Pro Bono Firm of the Year award. The annual award recognizes a law firm that consistently demonstrates excellence and an unwavering commitment to providing legal service to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Associate Stephanie Turner accepted the award on Winston's behalf.
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