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International Trade

International trade is essential for the growth and development of global economies and businesses. As international trade has expanded and developed, so too have the myriad rules and regulations that govern it. The global compliance environment is becoming more complex by the day and can be difficult to navigate without the assistance of experienced counsel. Failure to comply with international trade rules and regulations—even if done so unwittingly—can lead to civil and criminal penalties, monitorships, consent agreements, debarment, reputational damage, substantial administrative burden, legal expense, and unsatisfied business objectives. Increasingly, there also is exposure for individual officers/directors, which can include monetary penalties and, potentially, jail time. ...Read more

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Environmental Litigation & Enforcement

With today’s rapidly evolving rules of engagement, paired with the often contentious nature of environmental disputes, clients rely on Winston for our practical experience and substantive knowledge of the broad-ranging issues involved in environmental litigation, enforcement, and investigations....Read more

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Energy Regulatory & FERC

Winston & Strawn’s Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) & Energy Regulatory Practice bring decades of experience counseling on transactional, regulatory, investigation, and enforcement and litigation matters....Read more

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Webinar

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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

Competition Corner

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December 17, 2024

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9 Min Read

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.

Capital Markets & Securities Law Watch

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December 13, 2024

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3 Min Read

Fifth Circuit Strikes Down NASDAQ Board Diversity Rules

On December 11, 2024, in Alliance for Fair Board Recruitment v. SEC, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (the Court) held that the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) did not have the authority to approve The Nasdaq Stock Exchange’s (Nasdaq) board diversity rule (the Rule).

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What Is Rule144A?

Rule 144A is an SEC exemption permitting the resale of securities without registration to qualified institutional buyers (QIBs)....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

Law Glossary

What Is Telemarketing Law?

The field of telemarketing law covers U.S. legislation, federal agency regulations, and state statutes that determine how telemarketers can contact consumers and businesses by phone or text message. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) restrict telemarketing calls, automatic phone dialing, and prerecorded messages. TCPA also requires telemarketers to obtain consumers’ signed written consent before robocalling or robotexting them....Read more
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