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Endless articles rattle on about the brave new world of the metaverse, as if it’s an unprecedented step for commercial and social life. As lawyers, however, we know that there is precedent for everything. This presentation looks at the legal precedent that will likely inform the development of metaverse law. We will look at virtual-world cases involving both common law and federal law. We’ll also look at the pockets where virtual-world caselaw has yet to be developed and consider what types of precedent will fill those gaps. Finally, we’ll discuss what this all means for practitioners who hope to guide their clients in the metaverse.

Businesses are under increasing pressure to measure, improve, and disclose their environmental performance to investors, to consumers, and to regulators. And their efforts are reaching into every area of their operations, as are the risks and opportunities that follow. 

Combine the COVID-19 pandemic with the already exponential rise in e-commerce, and what do you get? Innovation? Sure. Imitation? Absolutely. With it harder than ever to touch and experience products before purchase during the pandemic, 2021 is poised to be the "Year of the Knockoff."

Please join Chris Cole, Jim Flood, and Holly Melton, for the webinar, “Activist Groups, Congress, and Government Investigations: 3 Threats for Consumer Protection Lawsuits.” The event will be on Oct. 12 at 11am ET.

The balance of power at the FTC, FCC and CFPB is shifting with the new administration. This may bring different consumer protection enforcement priorities. In this seminar, we will offer predictions about what to expect in the next two years as these changes take place. Panelists will discuss:

As retailers pivot to conduct business amid the Covid-19 pandemic, including embracing increased e-commerce, it is imperative that they understand how to navigate the supply chain and protect themselves. 

Please join us the DC Chamber of Commerce's Employer Advocacy Program on July 16, 2020 from 11:00 AM until 12:20 PM for our quarterly Employment Law Seminar on Understanding the Employer's Responsability During and Post-Pandemic with guest presenters from Crowell & Moring LLP. 

Court dockets are already reflecting a significant number of case filings stemming from COVID-19-related business disputes arising out of event, facility or travel restrictions and cancellations, supply chain disruptions, false advertising, changes to material business terms, worker health and safety concerns, and fraud arising out of misuse of CARES Act or other government stimulus.

Crowell & Moring counsel, Lauren Aronson, participated in a University of Chicago Law School alumni panel discussion covering the impact of COVID-19 on various areas of the law, including IP Litigation, Corporate, Business and Finance. Panelists will discuss current realities of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as potential longer term impacts. 

Join for a discussion of recent case trends at the National Advertising Division (NAD), from Made in the USA to native advertising, and meet Ken Plevan, who will report on his initial impressions of the appeals process based on his 5 months as the National Advertising Review Board (NARB) Chair.