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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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Maritime & Admiralty

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Environmental

Winston’s Environmental Practice brings decades of experience to our clients. Chaired by Eleni Kouimelis, former assistant regional counsel with USEPA Region 5, our Environmental Practice provides comprehensive services to clients around the globe....Read more

Experience 2 results

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December 23, 2024

Winston advises Atlantic Sustainable Catch in its acquisition of Atlantic Capes Fisheries

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March 1, 2021

Whitebridge Pet Brands, LLC's Acquisition of Grizzly Pet Products

Winston & Strawn LLP represented Whitebridge Pet Brands, a portfolio company of Frontenac and a leader in natural and minimally processed pet foods, in its acquisition of Grizzly Pet Products, a producer of cat and dog supplements made primarily from Wild Alaskan fish oils. This is Whitebridge Pet Brands’ fifth acquisition....Read more

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March 28, 2025

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4 Min Read

Women's History Month: Build On What Makes You Unique

This article was originally published in Texas Lawyer. Any opinions in this article are not those of Winston & Strawn or its clients. The opinions in this article are the authors’ opinions only....Read more

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January 24, 2025

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Trump Administration Confirmation Hearings: Secretary of State Marco Rubio Policy Insights

After the first week of confirmation hearings, the first round of Executive Orders, and statements from President Trump, certain policy positions have begun to emerge. In this series, we summarize each candidate’s relevant positions as it relates to international trade....Read more

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October 1, 2024

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New Information Made Available on Settlement of Frozen Fish Jones Act Case

The U.S. Department of Justice recently made available the Settlement Agreement in the case involving the transportation of frozen fish from Alaska to New England via Canada allegedly in violation of the Jones Act. The Settlement Agreement was provided in response to a Freedom of Information Act request. It was not included in the case docket when the Stipulation for Dismissal was submitted to the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska in February 2024.

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What Is The Jones Act?

The Jones Act, as used in the world of shipping is a law that reserves the transportation of goods between two points in the United States to qualified U.S.-flag vessels. This coastwise reservation law is named after its chief sponsor, Senator Wesley L. Jones. Similar laws apply to the transportation of passengers and reserve towing, dredging, and fishing in U.S. waters to qualified U.S.-flag vessels. Such vessels must be U.S. citizen-owned, U.S. citizen-crewed, U.S.-registered, and U.S.-built. Another law, also called the “Jones Act,” relates to merchant mariner injury recoveries....Read more

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Chicago

Founded in 1853, Winston & Strawn is one of the largest and oldest law firms in Chicago. The office is home to 275+ lawyers distributed across 23 practice areas. Our Chicago lawyers represent 90 companies in the Fortune 500 and are recognized in all the major directories and award competitions. They also are heavily invested in pro bono causes, having dedicated 16,250+ hours in 2022 to various pro bono organizations. They are hardworking, compassionate, and diverse—nearly 50% of the lawyers in this office identify as women, racial/ethnic minorities, and/or LGBTQ+. Our Chicago office also takes immense pride in fostering a collegial atmosphere that influences every aspect of our culture. From weekly Starbucks Socials, where colleagues gather to connect over coffee and conversation, to ping pong tournaments that ignite friendly competition, to volunteer opportunities around the city, we celebrate the camaraderie and sense of community that unite us. This not only enhances collaboration and teamwork but creates a supportive environment that inspires us to excel in our professional pursuits....Read more
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