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Blank-Check Companies Under Fire In The U.S.
Since the start of 2021, investors in the United States have
already filed more than one hundred lawsuits against SPACs because
they feel that they were misled.
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DOJ Charges Four Chinese Nationals In Equifax Data Breach
On February 10, 2020, four Chinese nationals associated with the People's Republic of China and the People's Liberation Army were indicted for allegedly hacking into Equifax...Winston Taylor - Article
Should Companies Be Concerned about the New Guidance from the DOJ for Prosecuting Corporate Crime?
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently made it clear: fighting corporate crime is one of the Biden Administration's top priorities.Winston Taylor - Article
Benefits Bulletin: Health & Welfare Plans – August 2022
The IRS recently published its annual inflation adjustment to the percentage of household income used to determine whether an employer's offer of health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)...Winston Taylor - Article
Migratory Bird Rule Update – The Biden Administration Delays Effective Date And Requests Public Comment
Following up on our recent blog post regarding the uncertain future of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) rule published at the end of the Trump Administration, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service...Winston Taylor - Article
Health Care & Life Sciences Summit 2021
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DOJ Announces Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Signaling Heightened Risk Of FCA Exposure For Federal Fund Recipients Based On Alleged Unlawful Discrimination
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has signaled that it will use the False Claims Act (FCA) as a tool against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies that discriminate against certain groups.Winston Taylor - Article
BIS Proposes Automated Peptide Synthesizers For Section 1758 Critical Technology Controls
On September 13, 2022, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security ("BIS") published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking ("ANPRM") to...Winston Taylor - Article
Tariff Disclosure Considerations For Form 10-Q
Since January 2025, President Donald J. Trump has issued a series of executive orders imposing new tariffs on global imports.Winston Taylor - Article
Pro Bono Impact Report
Winston & Strawn is pleased to share with you our Pro Bono Impact Report.Winston Taylor - Article
Valve Corporation Potentially Facing Class Action Suit
Plaintiffs suing Valve Corporation over the company's use of loot box in several top videogames have moved for class certification in Seattle federal court.Winston Taylor - Article
IRS Initiative To Target Large Partnerships Takes Aim October 1
The wait is finally over: The Internal Revenue Service Large Business and International (LB&I) Division will start implementing the Large Partnership Compliance (LPC) Program within the next two weeks. The IRS introduced the program last year.Winston Taylor - Article
Landmark Jury Verdict Finds Digital-Asset Products Linked To Cryptocurrency Mining Are Not Securities
On November 2, a Connecticut jury found that a series of digital-asset products linked to a cryptocurrency mining operation did not count as securities.Winston Taylor - Article
Democratic-Led Congress And Biden Administration Gearing Up To Revamp Antitrust Law, Enforcement, And Merger Reviews/Challenges
Recently, antitrust law and regulations have made their way to the center stage of politics in the United States.Winston Taylor - Article
SEC May Ask For Backup On Funds Investing In Green Companies
SEC May Ask for Backup on Funds Investing in Green Companies.Winston Taylor - Article
Department Of Labor Issues Updated CHIP Notice
Earlier this month, the Department of Labor (Department) issued an updated model notice for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).Winston Taylor - Article
Investment Management Regulatory & Compliance Calendar And Guidebook 2022
As the new year begins, it is important for investment managers, private funds, commodity pool operators and other investment management professionals to review the array of regulatory requirements they are obligated to fulfill.Winston Taylor - Article
CFIUS Blocks Magnachip Semiconductor Deal
As predicted, and addressed in a previous client alert, Chinese private equity (PE) firm Wise Road Capital and U.S.-based Magnachip Semiconductor Corp.Winston Taylor - Article
China Adds Lockheed Martin And Raytheon Missiles & Defense To The Unreliable Entity List
China has come out of its zero-Covid slumber with a bang, utilizing its Unreliable Entity ListWinston Taylor - Article
In Cases Involving Publicity Rights And The Intellectual Property Exclusion, Facts, Not Labels Of Causes Of Action, Are Relevant To Coverage Analysis
We recently highlighted several rulings in favor of policyholders where an insurer had disputed its duty to defend underlying claims ranging from misappropriated trade secrets to infringed trademarksWinston Taylor