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Fund Finance

We advise clients that originate, manage, and invest in broadly syndicated and middle-market corporate loans with their fund formation and capital markets fund-financing activities. Our experience includes structure and formation of CLOs, registered funds, hedge funds, listed funds, private credit funds, managed accounts, synthetic funds, SBICs, and onshore and offshore special purpose investment vehicles. Our experience spans the complete spectrum of services, including warehouse, leverage, and subscription facilities and ongoing portfolio support. Our Capital Markets Practice has extensive experience in debt and equity offerings, spin-offs, split-offs, and carve-outs, as well as securities compliance and corporate governance....Read more

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Private Investment Funds

Winston & Strawn represents both private investment fund managers and institutional investors in the full range of legal and market practice issues involved in establishing, managing, and investing in private investment vehicles. By representing both managers and institutional investors, our attorneys have a unique perspective on the market drawing from in-depth experience and state-of-the-art knowledge of legal issues, deal terms, and market trends....Read more

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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....Read more

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December 18, 2024

Recent Updates to the CTA and BOI Reporting Rule: What You Need to Know

In recent weeks, there have been updates to the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and the beneficial ownership information reporting rule (BOI Reporting Rule) that the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued pursuant to the CTA, originally scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2025, for entities that existed before January 1, 2024 (when the CTA and the BOI Reporting Rule first became effective). ...Read more

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December 17, 2024

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Trump’s Antitrust Strategy Continues to Take Shape with New FTC Picks

On December 10, President-elect Trump announced that he will elevate current FTC commissioner Andrew Ferguson to be the next Chair of the Federal Trade Commission. In a follow-up post, Trump also announced his selection of antitrust lawyer Mark Meador to serve as a new Republican FTC commissioner.

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Fourth Quarter 2024

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Window on Washington: Dealing with Dr. OSRA

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the lives of Americans in so many ways, and brought to national attention the vulnerability of the maritime supply chain. Consumers confined to their homes pivoted from the purchase of services to durable goods and home improvements, straining “just in time” inventories, spiking demand for container and vessel space, and disrupting the normal ebb and flow of shipping containers and chassis.

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What Is the Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and Retrieval (EDGAR) System Used For?

EDGAR is the SEC’s electronic database system for filing forms with the SEC, including registration statements and periodic reports under the 1933 and 1934 Acts....Read more

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What Is the Securities Exchange Act of 1934?

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (as amended, the “Exchange Act”) established the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) and gave it the power to oversee the securities industry. Through the Exchange Act, the SEC gained the authority to register, regulate, and oversee brokerage firms, transfer agents, and clearing agencies. The Commission also has authority over the U.S. securities self-regulatory organizations (SROs), including: The New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ Stock Market, Chicago Board of Options, and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. SROs must have guidelines in place to make sure investors are protected....Read more

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What Is the JOBS Act?

The Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act is legislation, enacted on April 5, 2012, designed to encourage funding of small businesses in the U.S. by easing securities regulations and therefore making it easier for private companies to access the public capital markets....Read more
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