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Firm News 242 results

Firm News | 2 min read | 03.25.25

Sarah Gilbert Named a Crain’s New York Business 2025 Notable Litigator and Trial Attorney

New York – March 25, 2025: Crain’s New York Business named Crowell & Moring partner Sarah Gilbert to its Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys 2025 list. The honorees named by the publication “are a talented cohort, shaping precedent and advocating for their clients across industries and issues. They exercise the law in manifold ways: upholding contractual rights for major banks, negotiating settlements, defeating securities litigation, challenging questionable Medicaid reimbursement methodologies and more. Our honorees are also active in pro bono work and in industry associations.”

Firm News | 2 min read | 03.07.25

Crowell & Moring Attorneys Honored With 2025 Burton Award for Distinguished Legal Writing

Washington – March 7, 2025: The Burton Awards honored Crowell & Moring partner Joanna Rosen Forster, counsel Jacob Canter and Derick D. Dailey, and associate Matt Menezes with Law360’s Distinguished Legal Writing Award for their article discussing a Supreme Court ruling and its impact on social media companies. The award will be presented at a gala reception at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. on Monday, May 19.

Firm News | 2 min read | 02.24.25

NEBLSA Honors Crowell & Moring and Derick D. Dailey

New York – February 24, 2025: Crowell & Moring counsel Derick D. Dailey has been named one of the “57 Most Influential Black Lawyers in the Northeast” by the Northeast Black Law Students Association (NEBLSA) at its 57th Regional Convention in Boston. This award acknowledges Black attorneys whose contributions have left a lasting influence on both the legal profession and their communities.

Client Alerts 1005 results

Client Alert | 3 min read | 03.27.25

Florida Attorney General Announces Investigation Into Proxy Advisors’ ESG and DEI Policies as Unfair Trade Practices or Antitrust Violations

On March 20, 2025, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced an investigation into whether two leading proxy advisors’ advice involving the consideration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) constitutes deceptive or unfair trade practices under Florida law or a violation of Florida antitrust law.
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Client Alert | 5 min read | 03.26.25

Preparing for the Potential Sale of Your Business

Deciding that it might be time to explore a sale of a family or founder owned business can be an intimidating task, but what can make it even more daunting is being unprepared for what comes next. This article sets forth the high-level steps that should be taken early on ahead of any merger or acquisition event (whether it be assets sale, equity sale, merger, or otherwise) for such businesses to ensure as smooth of a sale as is possible. Some of the items below are steps to take to protect your business, others are proactive steps that potential buyers will generally want to see, but all are generally best market practices.
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Client Alert | 4 min read | 03.25.25

Federal Circuit Affirms Deductibility of Hatch-Waxman Litigation Expenses

In a significant decision for generic drug manufacturers, the Federal Circuit recently affirmed that litigation expenses incurred in defending Hatch-Waxman patent lawsuits are deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses under the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). The ruling in Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc. v. United States, No. 23-1320 (Fed. Cir. Mar. 21, 2025), resolves a key tax dispute, allowing tax deductions for these expenses in the year they are incurred rather than capitalizing them over time. This outcome provides clarity and potential tax benefits for qualifying businesses navigating the interplay of patent litigation and FDA drug approvals.
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Press Coverage 529 results

Press Coverage | 03.24.25

Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys 2025: Sarah Gilbert

Crain’s New York Business

Publications 283 results

Publication | 01.15.25

Class Actions: Rethinking the Class Actions Strategy

As high-stakes class action lawsuits multiply, the standard playbook for defending against them may no longer work. A revised strategy involves some key departures from the traditional approach.
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Events 286 results

Event | 04.10.25, 6:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT

ACSS New York Chapter: Bridging the Gap between Sanctions & Export Controls: Tips & Best Practices

Hosted by FTI Consulting in Manhattan, the Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists (ACSS) New York Chapter is holding a session entitled "Bridging the Gap between Sanctions & Export Controls: Tips & Best Practices."

Event | 02.25.25, 5:00 PM EST - 8:00 PM EST

Charting a Path for Compliance in Life Sciences

Join us for an interactive and educational event tailored for biotech leaders seeking to ensure security compliance while leveraging the power of Amazon Web Services (AWS). This session will dive into the critical elements of designing secure, scalable, and compliant systems for biotech operations, from research and development to clinical trials and beyond.
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Event | 02.13.25, 1:00 PM EST - 3:10 PM EST

Text, Chat, and Compliance: Best Practices for Business Communications and Legal Discovery

This program will focus on managing the discovery of text and chat messages sent via personal and third-party messaging platforms, including the growing use of ephemeral messaging tools. We will discuss key considerations in preserving and discovering such data for litigation and investigations, including recent regulatory and caselaw updates, risks and challenges in overseeing such inquiries, and best practices for discovery, corporate compliance and planning. Given the DOJ, SEC and other agencies’ heightened scrutiny on message retention and control, the implications on cooperation credit and the increased risk of sanctions, this program will help legal and compliance professionals understand how to defensibly and efficiently manage these communications and inquiry responses.

Webinars 84 results

Webinar | February 4, 2025, and February 11, 2025

Trump Administration and Trade: Two-Part Webinar Set

Join Crowell’s International Trade and Government Affairs attorneys as they explore the anticipated Trump Administration’s tariffs and their implications along with new customs and trade remedy issues facing importers.

Webinar | 05.17.24, 12:00 PM EDT - 2:00 PM EDT

ACAMS Masterclass: The Threat from Within a Financial Institution

Join us for this masterclass session on the re-emerging concern among AFC executives and law enforcement leaders regarding the "threat from within" – the risk of insider fraud and collusion within financial institutions. This webinar will delve into the multifaceted nature of this threat, including the challenges posed by hybrid working arrangements and the difficulty in detecting insider activities. We will also discuss strategies for mitigating this risk and ensuring the security of AFC operations.

Webinar | 05.16.24, 1:00 PM EDT - 2:00 PM EDT

Commercial Litigation Funding: Litigation Finance Market Process

While some people know a little about the litigation finance industry, few have an in-depth understanding of the industry, the different ways that litigation finance can benefit attorneys and their clients, and the process of securing financing.

Speaking Engagements 366 results

Blog Posts 484 results

Blog Post | 03.11.25

State AG Updates: February 28-March 6, 2025

Crowell & Moring’s State AG Blog

Blog Post | 02.28.25

State AG News: Affordable Care Act, Gender Identity, CFPB (Feb. 20-26)

Crowell & Moring’s State AG Blog

Podcasts 21 results

Podcast | 03.24.25

&Motion: Lessons From the CPPA’s Settlement with a Connected Vehicle Manufacturer

On March 12, the California Consumer Privacy Protection Agency announced it had entered into a settlement with Honda totaling more than $630,000 to resolve the Agency’s claims that Honda violated the California Consumer Privacy Act. The investigation came out of the Agency’s review of vehicles with embedded features such as location sharing, smartphone integration, and cameras.
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Podcast | 01.08.25

&Motion - A.I. in the Transportation Industry: An Intro to the Tech and the Issues

&Motion sits down with Crowell’s own Jason Johnson and Neda Shaheen to discuss the basics of A.I., what Generative A.I. means, how these systems learn, and the uses of A.I. in, and risks for, the transportation space. To view the full presentation, please click here.
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Podcast | 11.15.24

&Motion: The Micro-Mobility Industry—Lessons Learned from the e-Bike Manufacturer, JackRabbit

&Motion sits down with the CEO of e-bike manufacturer, JackRabbit, to discuss the micro-mobility industry, the particular niche that JackRabbit serves, and the technical and regulatory challenges that were encountered.
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