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Firm News 1373 results

Firm News | 7 min read | 12.03.24

Crowell & Moring Represents Microsoft, LF Projects, Seize Illicit Websites and Combat Cybercrime

Washington — Dec. 3, 2024: Crowell & Moring represented Microsoft and LF Projects in seizing 240 fraudulent websites linked to an Egypt-based criminal organization. On November 21, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia unsealed a temporary restraining order against Abanoub Nady (known online as “MRxC0DER”) and John Doe Defendants (collectively the “Fake ONNX Defendants”), who developed, sold, and implemented “do it yourself” phishing kits under the predominant brand names “ONNX” and “Caffeine,” among several others. In selling these kits under the ONNX name, the cybercriminals misappropriated and misused the “ONNX” trademark, which is owned by LF Projects. LF Projects uses the ONNX name and logo in connection with the Open Neural Network Exchange, a platform that enables interoperability between AI models throughout the tech industry. Numerous cybercriminal and online threat actors purchased these kits and used them in widespread phishing campaigns to bypass additional security measures and break into Microsoft customer accounts.

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Firm News | 1 min read | 12.03.24

Washingtonian Names Five Crowell & Moring Partners to 2024 “Top Lawyers” List

Washington – December 3, 2024: The Washingtonian has named five Crowell & Moring partners to its 2024 “Top Lawyers” list, featuring the D.C. area’s best legal talent.

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Firm News | 2 min read | 11.27.24

Crowell & Moring Named “Banking & Finance Team of The Year” in LexisNexis Qatar Business Law Forum Awards

Doha, Qatar - 27 November 2024: Crowell & Moring, one of the leading international firms operating in Qatar, was named “Banking & Finance Team of the Year” at the ninth Qatar Business Law Forum Conference & Awards Ceremony, held at The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, The Pearl Qatar. The award recognizes the firm’s leadership in banking and finance, fintech, and supporting innovation in financial services.

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Client Alerts 5984 results

Client Alert | 11 min read | 12.03.24

The EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation One Year On: An Effective Tool or Just More Red Tape?

Just over a year ago, the notification obligations under the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) became applicable. Since then, M&A transactions and bids for government contracts above certain thresholds must be notified to the European Commission. Pending the Commission’s review, the transaction cannot be completed, or the contract cannot be awarded. What lessons can be learned from the application of the FSR to date? Has the FSR proved to be an effective tool in leveling the playing field, or has its main effect been to burden companies with red tape, at the risk of discouraging investment in Europe?

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Client Alert | 9 min read | 12.03.24

The Month in International Trade – November 2024

Erik Woodhouse, Former Department of State Sanctions Official, Returns to Crowell & Moring

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Client Alert | 7 min read | 11.27.24

CFIUS Finalizes Regulations to Increase Penalties, Expand Subpoena Authority, and Enhance Enforcement Authorities to Protect National Security

On Monday, November 18, 2024, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS” or the “Committee”) announced that it had finalized the regulatory changes previewed in April that will enhance certain CFIUS procedures and sharpen its penalty and enforcement authorities.[1] The changes go into effect on December 26, 2024 and as described in more detail below: (a) expand the types of information that CFIUS can require transaction parties and other persons (i.e., third-parties) submit when engaging with them on transactions that were not filed with CFIUS; (b) broaden the instances in which CFIUS may use its subpoena authority, including when seeking to obtain information from third persons not party to a transaction notified to CFIUS and in connection with assessing national security risk associated with non-notified transactions; and (c) substantially increase monetary penalties for violations of CFIUS regulations from a maximum of U.S. $250,000 to U.S. $5 million per violation, or the value of the transaction, whichever is greater.

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Press Coverage 4033 results

Press Coverage | 12.02.24

Big Shadows, Including Lighthizer’s, Loom Over Greer Nomination

POLITICO

Press Coverage | 12.02.24

Lack Of Patent Specialists, Once The Norm, Leaves US District Courts An Outlier

MLex

Press Coverage | 12.02.24

Morning Money: December 2, 2024

POLITICO

Publications 1614 results

Publication | 12.02.24

Companies Selling Consumer Products in the European Union (Particularly Clothing, Apparel, And Footwear Companies) Beware: The New ESPR Rules On Unsold Consumer Products Have Now Entered Into Force

The Global Trade Law Journal

Publication | 12.02.24

U.S. Department of State Publishes International Traffic In Arms Regulations Amendments To Implement The AUKUS Exemption

The Global Trade Law Journal

Publication | 11.27.24

U.S. Department Of Health And Human Services Proposes Using Procurement Policy To Push Health Information Technology Standards

Government Contracting Law Report

Events 2029 results

Event | 02.20.25

Has the Buss Stopped? Recoupment Today

Has the Buss Stopped? Recoupment Today: In 1997, the California Supreme Court decided Buss v. Superior Court. In Buss, the court concluded that a liability insurer that defended a mixed action could seek reimbursement from the insured for the defense costs associated with the claims that were not even potentially covered. Since then, numerous courts have held that insurers are entitled to recoup their defense costs associated with uncovered claims or causes of action. On the other hand, a significant number of courts have rejected insurers’ right to recoupment, at least in the absence of a policy provision granting the insurer that right. Some commentators have even suggested that the current judicial trend might be away from permitting insurers to recoup their defense costs. Is that correct? Has the Buss stopped? This panel of coverage experts will analyze insurers’ claimed right to recoupment today, and offer their perspectives on what the law on recoupment should perhaps be and might be in the future.

Event | 12.05.24, 10:30 AM EST - 11:45 AM EST

Are Dissenting Opinions in Arbitration Useful?

Event | 12.05.24, 10:15 AM EST

New York Forum on Economic Sanctions

Caroline Brown is set to lead the keynote fireside discussion at the highly regarded 14th Annual New York Forum on Economic Sanctions hosted by ACI.

Webinars 612 results

Webinar | 01.09.25, 1:00 PM EST - 2:30 PM EST

What Will the New Year Bring for Government Contractors in 2025?

Join Crowell & Moring for an insightful webinar as we reflect on 2024 and look ahead to 2025.

Webinar | 12.13.24, 1:00 PM EST - 2:30 PM EST

President-Elect Trump’s Impact On the Transportation Industry: A Lightning Round Discussion

This Transportation industry-focused discussion will help you identify, understand, and prepare for the impact of the new administration on your business.

Webinar | 12.12.24, 11:00 AM PST - 12:00 PM PST

Navigating 2025: Key Updates and Reforms in California Employment Law

Get ready for 2025 by joining us to review the major changes to California employment law that occurred in 2024. This year, California finally reformed the state’s Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”), limiting the ability of plaintiff’s to bring claims unrelated to their own employment experiences and creating significant incentives for employers to act swiftly to find and fix any employment law violations.