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Firm News | 2 min read | 04.30.24

Crowell Files Two Amicus Briefs in Important LGBTQ+ Rights Litigation

Washington – April 30, 2024: Crowell & Moring’s Litigation Group recently filed two amicus briefs in the United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit in opposition to an Iowa law that bans school officials from discussing gender identity or sexual orientation with students (its “Don’t Say Gay” provision) and requires the removal of certain books from Iowa public school libraries (its “Book Ban” provision).
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Firm News | 2 min read | 07.16.20

Crowell & Moring Represents University of California in Suit against Department of Homeland Security over International Student Directive

Los Angeles – July 16, 2020: The Department of Homeland Security reversed its directive that would have forced international students to leave the United States if they were enrolled in only online classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Crowell & Moring worked with the University of California to file a lawsuit against the federal government and motion for injunctive relief, joining other universities making similar moves.
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Firm News | 2 min read | 12.14.15

Crowell & Moring's Gregory D. Call Named to National Law Journal's Litigation Trailblazers List

Washington, D.C. – December 14, 2015: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that Gregory D. Call, San Francisco-based partner and chair of the firm's Commercial Litigation Group, has been named to the National Law Journal's second annual Litigation "Trailblazers" list. The list features 50 attorneys nationwide who have made significant and innovative impacts over their careers in the litigation arena. The honorees showed "a deep passion and perseverance in pursuit of their remarkable successes along the way."
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Client Alert | 4 min read | 07.17.24

Utah Bans DEI at Universities and in Public-Sector Employment, The Latest in a String of Similar Statewide Bans

As of July 1, Utah’s “Equal Opportunity Initiatives” law is in effect.  This law prohibits “discriminatory practices” at higher education institutions, public education systems, and government employers within Utah.  In response to the law, colleges and universities like the University of Utah, Southern Utah University, Utah State University, and Weber State University have reportedly already closed DEI offices and cultural centers.
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Client Alert | 8 min read | 07.11.23

New U.S. Department of Defense Policy Imposes Security Reviews for Universities and Labs Engaging in Fundamental Research

Last week, the U.S. Department of Defense (“DoD”) issued a memorandum explaining new requirements in its efforts to “Counter[] Unwanted Foreign Influence in Department-Funded Research at Institutions of Higher Education” (the “Memorandum”). The Memorandum discusses DoD’s new processes to review proposals from higher education institutions for fundamental research opportunities, with a focus on security threats posed by China, Russia, and other malign actors.
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Client Alert | 3 min read | 07.05.23

For the First Time in Nearly Fifty Years the Supreme Court Explains the Contours of “Undue Hardship” in the Context of Affording Religious Accommodations Under Title VII

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued an opinion in Groff v. Dejoy, that affects almost all employers, including institutions of higher education.
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Press Coverage | 06.28.16

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