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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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|September 25, 2024
Winston represents the founding partners of EDL in a new LBO
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|September 10, 2024
GenNx360 Capital Partners in the Sale of Miller Environmental Group
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|November 7, 2024
Winston & Strawn Sponsors the Smart Business Dealmakers Conference
Winston & Strawn is proud to sponsor the Smart Business Dealmakers Conference at the Houston Country Club on November 7, 2024. The conference aims to connect thousands of local dealmakers, from middle-market CEOs to top investors and lenders to leading M&A advisers from across the region.
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|October 25, 2024
Winston Hosts Construction Rules CLE Program With the American Arbitration Association
Winston & Strawn will host a presentation on the American Arbitration Association (AAA)’s newly revised Construction Rules that advance the AAA's commitment to efficient arbitration and mediation in the Construction Industry.
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|October 23, 2024
Winston & Strawn partner Brian Ferguson will speak at the 2024 Annual Judicial Conference of The United States Court of Federal Claims on October 23, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
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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.