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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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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.
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|November 8, 2024
GSR III Acquisition Corp. Announces the Closing of its $230.0 Million Initial Public Offering
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|September 25, 2024
Winston represents the founding partners of EDL in a new LBO
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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 19, 2024
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Winston & Strawn partner Jervonne Newsome was selected as the 2024 recipient of the Dallas Bar Association’s Karen D. McCloud Outstanding Minority Attorney Award. This prestigious award is presented annually to a DBA member who has demonstrated outstanding participation and support of the DBA’s mission.
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|November 15, 2024
How Will the U.S. Election Results Impact Your Financial Services Businesses and Clients?
On November 15, 2024, join Winston & Strawn’s Financial Services Industry Group for a webinar discussing the impact of the U.S. election results on the financial services sector for 2025 and beyond. This virtual roundtable discussion—featuring more than a dozen Winston partners including moderators Amanda Groves and George Mastoris—will provide insights and potential implications to various financial services areas and regions, including:
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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.
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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.