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Class Actions & Group Litigation

Winston has developed a consistent record of success handling class action cases in state and federal courts. The practice is anchored by seasoned class action lawyers, many of whom have been recognized by Chambers USA and other ranking organizations as being top practitioners in their field. Our clients rely on us to steer them through class action matters by drawing on the firm’s significant experience in resolving complex litigation using creative and aggressive arguments, across a broad range of class, collective, coordinated, and mass actions, as well multidistrict litigation. We also have succeeded at trial in several class actions—a rare occurrence....Read more

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Bankruptcy Litigation & Investigations

Large corporate bankruptcies and companies in financial distress often spawn a complex web of claims by lenders, trustees, debtors, creditors, creditors’ committees, investors, shareholders, and other constituents. Attorneys in Winston & Strawn’s complex commercial litigation group and restructuring and insolvency group—both ranked in Tier 1 by Best Law Firms®—serve as trusted advisors and resolute advocates to protect clients’ business interests and assets in multifaceted Chapter 11 cases and bankruptcy-related disputes. ...Read more

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Tax

With an international geographic reach, Winston & Strawn’s integrated tax practice addresses virtually all areas of tax law. Our group of 40 tax attorneys is well-versed in representing some of the largest public and privately-held corporations, exempt organizations, and large estates....Read more

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May 13, 2025

2025 Health Care & Life Sciences Summit

Winston & Strawn is pleased to host its fifth annual Health Care & Life Sciences Summit. Clients and friends of the firm are invited to join us to network with peers and gain insights from industry leaders and legal experts. The summit will take place live at our Chicago office, and CLE-eligible recordings of the Summit’s sessions will be available shortly following the event....Read more

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March 31, 2025

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Texas Bill Introduced to Require Notification of Health Care Transactions

On February 12, 2025, Texas House Bill 2747 was introduced, requiring health care entities to notify the Texas Attorney General of certain transactions at least 90 days before completion. This bill aims to increase transparency in health care transactions, including mergers, sales or acquisitions, and governance changes, with penalties for non-compliance. If passed, it will significantly impact health care transactions in Texas.

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March 28, 2025

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Andrew Jacobs Joins Winston & Strawn in New York Office

Winston & Strawn recently announced the arrival of Andrew Jacobs to the firm’s New York office. He joins the firm’s Transactions Department as a partner in the Finance Practice. Andrew focuses his practice on advising leading investment banking firms and commercial banks in public and private financing transactions, including secured and unsecured debt offerings and leveraged buyouts. He has a broad range of financing experience in both domestic and cross-border transactions...Read more
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What Is a Class Action?

A class action is a procedural device that allows one or more persons, usually plaintiffs (though federal and state procedural rules also authorize defendant classes) to file suit on behalf of a group of similarly situated persons. Federal law defines a class action as “any civil action filed under Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure or similar State statute or rule of judicial procedure authorizing an action to be brought by 1 or more representative persons as a class action.”  28 U.S.C. § 1332(d)(1)(B), (d)(8)....Read more

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What Are Sanctions?

Sanctions are penalties or other means of enforcement used to provide incentives for obedience to the law, rules, and regulations. Sanctions can be used by one country or a group of countries against another country, organization, or individual. The implementation of sanctions is meant to encourage a change in behavior, punish non-compliance with international norms or laws, or achieve specific policy objectives. There are various types of sanctions, including economic or financial, diplomatic, military, or environmental. Sanctions can also take on several forms, such as penalties, fines, or restrictions....Read more
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