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Firm News 122 results

Firm News | 2 min read | 07.16.24

The Los Angeles Business Journal Names Jennifer Romano and Agustin Orozco as Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Attorneys 2024

The Los Angeles Business Journal named Crowell & Moring partners Jennifer S. Romano and Agustin D. Orozco  to its list of Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Attorneys 2024. The list recognizes lawyers in Los Angeles “who go to the proverbial mat to fight for their clients before judges and jury have their own unique sets of skills.”

Firm News | 2 min read | 07.01.24

GIR Names Anand Sithian to its 2024 “40 Under 40” List

Global Investigations Review (GIR) named Crowell & Moring partner Anand Sithian to its 2024 “40 Under 40” list. GIR’s list, now in its fourth edition, “shines a spotlight on people from around the world who have gone above and beyond in their work, including those who don’t always receive the same level of recognition as their more established peers, but are equally deserving of it.”

Firm News | 9 min read | 06.06.24

Crowell Attains Leading Rankings in Chambers USA 2024

Washington – June 6, 2024: Crowell & Moring earned 78 rankings for 67 lawyers, as well as 41 national and statewide practice area rankings, in the Chambers USA 2024 guide. The rankings are driven by independent interviews of clients and lawyers at peer firms.
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Client Alerts 242 results

Client Alert | 3 min read | 08.05.24

Enhanced Review by the Department of Energy’s Office of Inspector General into the Loan Programs Office Poses Increased Risks to Loan Program Applicants

As the Department of Energy’s (“DOE”) Loan Programs Office (“LPO”) continues to finance clean energy manufacturing and deployment in the United States, the recent announcement by the DOE’s Office of Inspector General’s (“DOE OIG”) that it intends to scrutinize LPO’s due diligence process increases the risk to program applicants. According to a recent notice issued on SAM.gov, the DOE OIG intends to issue a sole source contract for legal support “assessing the policies and procedures” for the due diligence of loan applications, and evaluate specific LPO loans and guarantees to assess their compliance with, consistency in application of, and the effectiveness of LPO policies and procedures, as well as related Governmentwide regulations, policies, procedures, and directives, to identify specific points of weakness in due diligence practices, and to recommend improvements to mitigate risks.
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Client Alert | 3 min read | 08.02.24

“Help Wanted”: Justice Department Debuts its Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program

On August 1, 2024, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco unveiled the Department of Justice’s new Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program. The announcement marks the conclusion of the Department’s previously announced “sprint” towards a pilot program, as DAG Lisa Monaco first previewed back in March of this year. 
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Client Alert | 14 min read | 07.24.24

U.S. Federal District Court Judge Dismisses Much of SEC’s Claims Against SolarWinds and its CISO Relating to SUNBURST Cybersecurity Attack

On Thursday, July 18, 2024, Judge Paul Engelmayer, U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of New York, dismissed the bulk of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) landmark civil securities law claims against SolarWinds and its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Timothy Brown.  The Court dismissed all allegations based on SolarWinds’ public disclosures made after SolarWinds became a victim of the well-publicized SUNBURST cybersecurity attack, and also dismissed the SEC’s claims relating to SolarWinds’ internal accounting controls and disclosure controls and procedures.  However, the Court declined to dismiss claims of securities fraud against SolarWinds and its CISO based on SolarWinds’ pre-SUNBURST disclosures, finding that the SEC had properly pleaded that the company’s publicly-posted “Security Statement” was materially false and misleading. 
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Press Coverage 714 results

Press Coverage | 07.24.24

Top AI Lawyers 2024: Warrington Parker

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Publications 121 results

Events 114 results

Event | 06.27.24, 5:00 PM EDT

Enhancing the Investigative Lens: The Importance and Benefits of DEI in Compliance and Anti-Corruption Efforts

Join Tiffany Wynn at this month's ABA Anti-Corruption Committee event for a discussion on the need for and advantages of incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion within efforts to combat corruption and strengthen corporate compliance across both the public and private sectors.

Event | 06.27.24, 1:30 PM EDT

PLI’s Internal Investigations 2024

Join our expert faculty to review the fundamentals of conducting an effective and efficient investigation using a real-world hypothetical with animated video to bring the story to life. Leave the program with a better understanding of how to handle investigations successfully for your clients or company. From commencement to conclusion, lawyers face numerous issues when conducting an internal investigation. Allegations by a whistleblower, ethical dilemmas, and managing the costs of an investigation are just some of the challenges that may arise. Companies and their counsel must anticipate potential risks and quickly resolve all issues before, during, and after the investigation.

Event | 06.04.24, 2:30 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT

NICE Actimize Engage Conference

Anand Sithian will be speaking at the ENGAGE 2024 Conference, the industry’s premier financial crime and compliance risk management conference, that brings together thought leaders, subject matter experts, and financial institutions (FIs) from around the globe to discuss the latest trends, innovations, and best practices.

Webinars 35 results

Webinar | 07.25.24, 12:00 PM EDT - 1:00 PM EDT

Compliance, and Self-Disclosures, and Whistleblowers, "Oh My!"—The Latest on DOJ's Policy Updates and What We Can Learn From Recent Corporate Resolutions

Join our expert panel from Crowell's White Collar & Regulatory Enforcement, Investigations, and Labor and Employment teams as they provide a comprehensive overview of what these policies mean for companies and practical steps they can take to ensure they are in alignment.

Webinar | 07.18.24, 1:00 PM EDT

The Intersection of Data Analytics and Compliance: A Risk/Benefit Analysis

Join Jennie VonCannon alongside fellow panelists Dipo Akin-Deko, Head of Legal at Bower Group Asia, Inc., and Koutayba Yamak, Partner at PwC, for an AI webinar hosted by Trace International as they share their insights into all things AI and data analytics.

Although data analytics and AI have been popular topics in recent years, interest in AI further surged following the release of ChatGPT in December 2022 and is revolutionizing the way that work gets done. Our panelists will discuss the risks and benefits of AI and data analytics, as well as providing practical guidance for how to justify the cost and value-adds to a company’s leadership, how to continually evolve with new changes, and how to analyze and use data. The panelists will also demonstrate how data analytics and AI can be used to identify and respond to corruption.

Webinar | 06.27.24, 2:00 PM EDT

ID-Pal Webinar: Identity Fraud and the Role of AI

Jennie VonCannon will be featured as a panelist on ID-Pal's upcoming webinar in association with AML Intelligence. The panelists will explore the critical aspects of using Generative AI in client onboarding, focusing on the evolution and security of the identity market. The panel will discuss the latest trends, emerging threats, and innovative solutions to enhance cybersecurity, anti-fraud measures, and regulatory compliance. 

Blog Posts 9 results

Blog Post | 07.20.22

What the DOJ Annual Reports Reveal About Federal Trade Secret and IP Protection Efforts

Crowell & Moring’s Trade Secrets Trends

Blog Post | 04.24.19

Trade Secret Theft on Autopilot

Crowell & Moring's Trade Secrets Trends

Blog Post | 05.30.18

The CLOUD Act and the Future of International Access to E-Evidence

Crowell & Moring's Data Law Insights

Podcasts 7 results

Podcast | 07.10.19

Let's Talk FCA: Inspectors General and the False Claims Act (July 2019)

In this episode, hosts Mana Lombardo and Jason Crawford speak with Adam Kaplan, Senior Counsel in the Office of Inspector General at the United States Agency for International Development about the important role played by agency inspectors general in FCA investigations. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.
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Podcast | 05.20.19

Let's Talk FCA: The Lasting Impact of the FERA Amendments (May 2019)

May 20, 2019 marks the 10-year anniversary of the enactment of the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 (FERA) which introduced important changes to the False Claims Act by amending the statute’s provisions covering liability and Civil Investigative Demands. In this episode, hosts Mana Lombardo and Jason Crawford talk with retired Crowell & Moring partner Brian Elmer about the practical impact that the amendments have had on the way that False Claims Act cases are investigated and litigated today. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.
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Podcast | 03.21.19

Let's Talk FCA: Supreme Court to Decide Whether Relators Can Invoke Tolling Provision (March 2019)

In this episode, hosts Mana Lombardo and Jason Crawford talk with Sarah Hill, an attorney in Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Group, about the oral argument held on March 19, 2019, at the Supreme Court of the United States in Cochise Consultancy Inc. v. United States, ex rel. Hunt, which hinges on the proper interpretation of the FCA’s Statute of Limitations in non-intervened qui tam actions. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.
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