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Chair-Elect Steve D'Amore was quoted in The American Lawyer on the firm’s high-value markets for growth and investment in the future. https://bit.ly/4damIiL

We recently helped a Russian man receive a grant of asylum after he fled to the United States in 2022 because he experienced intense state-sponsored persecution and brutal violence simply because he was gay. The Chicago team that helped Artem Novikov obtain asylum, and the right to authentically express himself and his sexual orientation, included Nathan Gilbert, Annie Steiner, Emma Sutton, and Eric Lansing White. Read our client’s full story here: https://bit.ly/4badOQF #WinstonProBono #ProBonoInAction

On April 17, the EPA issued its new Civil and Criminal Environmental Enforcement Policy, effective immediately. The Policy requires enhanced civil and criminal enforcement coordination, both on a case-by-case basis and through regular institutional measures. Notably, the Policy formalizes requirements for coordination during the entire lifespan of a case. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WjJ1fI Jonathan Brightbill | Emily Kath | #epa #environmental

Yesterday, the #FTC announced a final rule banning #noncompete clauses in contracts with employees and other workers. If the rule becomes effective, it will invalidate millions of existing non-compete clauses nationwide and impose a sweeping ban on new non-competes, however, employers will still have a variety of tools to protect their business interests when workers depart. Kevin B. Goldstein, Benjamin Ostrander, Shane Blackstone, and Gabriela Wolk break down the rule in the latest Competition Corner blog post: https://bit.ly/44iuenB

The #NYSE has proposed a rule change that would extend the date by which #SPACs listed on the NYSE must complete a business combination—or face delisting—from 36 months to 42 months following their initial listing date, provided they have also signed a definitive agreement within 36 months of their initial listing date. The rule is intended to better align the NYSE’s listing standard with Nasdaq’s approach to similarly situated SPACs. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3xPpnOI David Sakowitz | Michael J. Blankenship | Ben Smolij | Andrew Butler | #nasdaq #capitalmarkets

Happy Staff Appreciation Day to the best professional staff in the business! You are the heart and soul of Winston and your dedication and talent make a difference and contribute to our ongoing success.  #ChooseWinston

Congratulations to leveraged finance partner April Doxey on being selected for the Secured Finance Network’s 40 under 40 Award, which celebrates the achievements of leading young professionals in the secured finance industry. bit.ly/4d8v36y

April is #NationalVolunteerMonth! At Winston & Strawn, giving back is part of our DNA. In 2023, #Winston4Good volunteers contributed 2,300+ hours within our communities. Whether it’s lending a hand or supporting causes close to our hearts, our volunteers contribute their time, talent, and energy toward making the world a little bit better. A special thanks to our local office team leaders, who are the heart and soul of our Winston For Good activities: Chicago – Nicole Patchin and Ken Berry Charlotte, New York, & Washington, D.C. – Katie Parker and Nicole Thomas Dallas – Danielle Sloan Houston – Z Jackson London – Claire Henderson Los Angeles – Diana V. Galvez Miami – Madison Botello Paris – Marine Nortey (née Trabon) Silicon Valley – Ciara Garlitos San Francisco – Tammy Beauparlant, SHRM-CP Winston Legal Solutions – Tabinda Riaz and Shellie Henderson, PHR Learn more about Winston For Good: https://bit.ly/2NOSQh4

We are a proud sponsor of the 2024 IP Counsel Café Meeting. The annual event focuses on emerging landscapes and new strategies for staying ahead of the latest risks and business impacts in intellectual property. Robert Kang, Michael Rueckheim, and Saranya Raghavan will speak at the meeting. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/3J4CNJ6 #IntellectualProperty #IPLaw

We are a proud sponsor of the 2024 Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) DealMAX Conference—designed to drive connections between thousands of middle-market professionals—held at the ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/3U2e0u0 David Baroni | Eric Kaufman | Sanjay Thapar