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Compliance Programs

Today’s legal and regulatory landscape is more fraught with risk than ever before. To survive—and thrive—in this challenging environment, sophisticated companies must have robust, proactive, and effective compliance programs in place....Read more

Industry

Financial Crimes Compliance

Winston’s financial crimes compliance lawyers have been providing regulatory compliance counseling and enforcement services related to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AML), and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) policy for decades. We also have experience with international AML matters, including in the EU and with respect to Financial Actions Task Force (FATF) recommendations....Read more

Practice Area

Government Investigations, Enforcement & Compliance

Recognized for “Corporate Crime & Investigations: Highly Regarded – Nationwide” by Chambers USA in 2024, Winston’s Government Investigations, Enforcement, and Compliance Practice assists individuals, companies, and organizations with government investigations and enforcement matters; related criminal and civil litigation; trials; appeals; congressional oversight; internal investigations; and compliance counseling and program development and enhancement. We are comprised of 80+ litigators, with more than a dozen former prosecutors from the SEC, Main Justice, and U.S. Attorneys’ Offices nationwide, including two former U.S. Attorneys, Regional Supervisors, and the former Chief of IRS Criminal Investigations, and a former Acting Assistant Attorney General, ENRD, DOJ. We are known for our zealous advocacy, our unyielding commitment to our clients, and for protecting and defending clients’ interests with legal acumen that’s second to none....Read more

Experience 9 results

Experience

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June 28, 2024

Agreement Between 119 Institutional Investors and the Company Vivendi SE

119 institutional investors, among which Union Asset Management Holding, accused the French company Vivendi of having disseminated false or misleading information between 2000 and 2002, thereby causing them an important stock market damage....Read more

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July 31, 2023

Secured Another Massive Summary Judgment Victory in Chickens Price-Fixing Case for Claxton Poultry Farms

Experience

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February 28, 2023

Prevailed in Fifth Circuit for Prominent Real Estate Developer, Vacating Bribery and Conspiracy Convictions

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Insights & News 1,849 results

In the Media

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December 4, 2024

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Less Than 1 Min Read

Winston Partner to Join Webinar On Consolidated Appropriations Act

On December 4, 2024, Winston Partner Amy Gordon will be participating in a webinar discussing the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA).  Amy, along with a team of industry experts, will discuss:...Read more

Competition Corner

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November 27, 2024

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Antitrust Compliance 2.0: Insights from the DOJ’s Updated Guidance

On November 12, 2024, the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued updated guidance for evaluating corporate compliance programs in criminal antitrust investigations. Although primarily directed at criminal prosecutors, the 2024 guidance also expressly indicates that companies should expect the civil team to use many of the same factors to evaluate the effectiveness of compliance programs for purposes of civil antitrust violations.

Speaking Engagement

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November 25, 2024

Dainia Jabaji Speaks on Sanctions Impacting Palestine and Related Compliance Considerations

On November 25, 2024, of counsel Dainia Jabaji will speak on the webinar “Sanctions 101” hosted by the Palestinian American Bar Association....Read more
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Law Glossary

What Is Privacy Compliance Law?

The area of privacy compliance law addresses how organizations meet legal and regulatory requirements for collecting, processing, or maintaining personal information. Data privacy breaches can lead to regulatory investigations and fines. When privacy is compromised, consumers or employees may respond with civil lawsuits. It is recommended, but not required by a federal law, that companies create and post privacy policies on websites and mobile apps. Once posted, companies must follow these policies or face scrutiny by the Federal Trade Commission. (California and Delaware state law does require privacy policies to be posted on websites and mobile applications, if the site collects personally identifiable information)....Read more

Law Glossary

What Is Privacy Audit Law?

A privacy audit, also known as a privacy compliance audit, is an assessment tool that looks at an organization’s privacy protection policies and procedures, specifically in light of current relevant laws or regulatory requirements. The audits may be conducted by private organizations or by government agencies that are verifying a company’s regulatory compliance. In terms of privacy audit law, the FTC can conduct audits of organizations and take action when a company is improperly securing private information. Action is taken under the FTC Act, which covers unfair trade practices. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act audits are also conducted to ensure that providers are following HIPAA law and protecting private health information....Read more

Law Glossary

What Is Privacy Shield Law?

Privacy Shield is the segment of privacy law that covers compliance with the legal data protection requirements of the European Union (EU) and/or Switzerland. The U.S. has two Privacy Shield Frameworks that American organizations can join. The EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework was created by the Department of Commerce and the European Commission, while the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework was designed by the Department of Commerce with the Swiss government....Read more
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