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Firm News 56 results

Firm News | 8 min read | 08.15.24

The Best Lawyers in America 2025 Recognizes 42 Crowell & Moring Attorneys, Three Selected as Lawyer of the Year

Washington – August 15, 2024: The 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized 42 Crowell & Moring lawyers as "Best Lawyers" and 29 lawyers as “Ones to Watch.”
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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 195 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 | 11 min read | 07.22.24

Transformations in Transferability: Challenges in the European Loan Market Amid Increasing Restrictions

In the ever-evolving landscape of English law credit agreements in the European leveraged loan market, the dynamics of lending have undergone significant transformations in the last few years. One issue that has gained prominence is the increase in limits on the ability of lenders to transfer their loans and the associated restrictions imposed on potential new lenders. European syndicated loan agreements have historically included a standardised and expected set of transfer restrictions applicable to prospective lenders, reflective of the market guidance and templates issued by the Loan Market Association (“LMA”). Certainty of terms and the capability of an existing lender to sell out of a loan position have been the hallmark (and expectation) of the LMA loan market. However, trends in the drafting of credit agreements have contained a concerning increase in limitations on loan liquidity. As a result, many lenders are finding it difficult to sell their distressed loans. This article explores these trends, as well as their implications on the secondary loan trading market.
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Press Coverage 35 results

Press Coverage | 02.29.24

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Events 6 results

Event | 09.17.24 - 09.19.24, 7:45 AM EDT - 6:00 PM EDT

LF Dealmakers Forum

In September, Crowell & Moring Financial Services Group Partner Paul Haskel will be featured on a panel during the 7th annual LF Dealmakers Forum. LF Dealmakers Forum is an exclusive gathering of top executives and thought leaders in litigation finance, as well as in-house and outside counsel, and other key stakeholders. Widely considered the industry’s “go-to” event, hallmarks include rigorously researched program content, insightful panels, A-list speakers, 1-to-1 meetings, and a curated audience of decision makers.

Event | 06.13.24, 5:30 PM EDT - 7:30 PM EDT

Banking Cryptocurrency Companies After Crypto Winter - A New Thaw?

Please join us for an insightful panel discussion on the intricate dynamics between banks and cryptocurrency companies, especially in the aftermath of the challenges posed by the so-called Crypto Winter. Our panelists will delve into various pivotal topics, including the challenges faced by both crypto companies and banks and the considerations that drive these partnerships, including crucial aspects of anti-money laundering and sanctions risks.

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 3 results

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

The Evolving AI Legal and Policy Landscape: Mid-2024 Update

Since the November 2022 release of ChatGPT, generative AI has been a regulatory accelerator for governance of AI writ large. Individuals, organizations, industries, and governments across the world have grappled with the implications of AI, including how it is and could be regulated using existing and new legal frameworks. For example, since our December 2023 update:
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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.

Blog Posts 19 results

Blog Post | 06.23.23

ISDA publishes whitepaper on digital asset custody

Crowell & Moring’s Crypto Digest