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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 & Strawn’s private equity attorneys provide strategic advice and legal counsel to middle-market private equity funds, hedge funds, family offices, real estate funds, alternative asset managers, portfolio companies, and institutional investors. We have one of the broadest and most active national middle-market private equity practices in the U.S.
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|June 11, 2024
Granite Construction Incorporated Closes $373.75M Offering of Convertible Senior Notes
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|January 24, 2024
Winston Represents Grupo Calleja in its US$1.2 billion Acquisition of Almacenes Éxito
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|December 4, 2024
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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:
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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.
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|November 25, 2024
Winston & Strawn Co-Hosts NextGen Judicial Panel
Winston & Strawn is proud to co-host a judicial panel discussion with The Next Generation Lawyers Group, Berkeley Center for Law & Technology, and the ABA Antitrust Unilateral Conduct Committee, during which three judges will provide advice for young lawyers on their development as advocates and as professionals.
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What Is the Securities Act of 1933?
The Securities Act of 1933 (as amended, the “Securities Act”) was passed to ensure that investors have financial and other important information about securities that are being sold publicly. It also bans the use of fraud, deceit, and misrepresentation in the sales of securities. The Securities Act, which is also referred to as the “truth in securities” law, is part of a legislative effort to govern and oversee the securities industry.