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Firm News 1426 results

Firm News | 2 min read | 11.20.25

Crowell & Moring Earns Eleventh Straight Recognition in “GIR 100”

Washington – November 20, 2025: Global Investigations Review has named Crowell & Moring’s Investigations and White Collar & Regulatory Enforcement groups to this year’s GIR 100 for the eleventh consecutive year. The GIR 100 is an annual guide to the world’s leading cross-border investigations practices, recognizing 100 firms globally for their demonstrated ability to handle sophisticated government-led and internal investigations. The list is based on extensive research and client feedback.
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Firm News | 3 min read | 11.12.25

M&A Lawyer Aubry Daerden Joins Crowell & Moring in Brussels

Brussels – November 12, 2025: Aubry Daerden has joined Crowell & Moring’s Brussels office as a partner in the Corporate Group, expanding the firm’s capability to represent clients on complex Belgian and EU corporate transactions.
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Firm News | 2 min read | 11.11.25

Crowell & Moring’s Emma Wright Ranked Among Top 10 on Computer Weekly’s 2025 “50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech” List

London – November 11, 2025: Computer Weekly has named Emma Wright, co-chair of Crowell & Moring’s Privacy and Cybersecurity Group, to its “50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech” list for 2025. The annual list recognizes women who are driving innovation and leadership within the UK technology sector.
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Client Alerts 6341 results

Client Alert | 3 min read | 11.21.25

A Sign of What’s to Come? Court Dismisses FCA Retaliation Complaint Based on Alleged Discriminatory Use of Federal Funding

On November 7, 2025, in Thornton v. National Academy of Sciences, No. 25-cv-2155, 2025 WL 3123732 (D.D.C. Nov. 7, 2025), the District Court for the District of Columbia dismissed a False Claims Act (FCA) retaliation complaint on the basis that the plaintiff’s allegations that he was fired after blowing the whistle on purported illegally discriminatory use of federal funding was not sufficient to support his FCA claim. This case appears to be one of the first filed, and subsequently dismissed, following Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s announcement of the creation of the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative on May 19, 2025, which “strongly encourages” private individuals to file lawsuits under the FCA relating to purportedly discriminatory and illegal use of federal funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in violation of Executive Order 14173, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity (Jan. 21, 2025). In this case, the court dismissed the FCA retaliation claim and rejected the argument that an organization could violate the FCA merely by “engaging in discriminatory conduct while conducting a federally funded study.” The analysis in Thornton could be a sign of how forthcoming arguments of retaliation based on reporting allegedly fraudulent DEI activity will be analyzed in the future.
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Client Alert | 3 min read | 11.20.25

Design Patent Application Drawings & Prosecution History Must Be Clear (Merely Translucent Won’t Suffice!)

Design patents offer protection for the ornamental appearance of a product, focusing on aspects like its shape and surface decoration, as opposed to the functional aspects protected by utility patents. The scope of a design patent is defined by the drawings and any descriptive language within the patent itself. Recent decisions by the Federal Circuit emphasize the need for clarity in the prosecution history of a design patent in order to preserve desired scope to preserve intentional narrowing (and to avoid unintentional sacrifice of desired claim scope).
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Client Alert | 3 min read | 11.20.25

Implications of CRISPR Dispute on Licensees

A decision in May from the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals has extended the long-standing and well-publicized dispute over inventorship of use of CRISPR-Cas9 technology in eukaryotic cells. When final resolution comes, it will have important implications for users of this technology. Companies currently licensing CRISPR-Cas9 from one of the two groups claiming ownership rights to the fundamental patents covering this technology and those considering licenses or investment in users of the technology should review existing or proposed licenses to better prepare for the potential outcomes of the dispute.
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Press Coverage 3593 results

Press Coverage | 11.19.25

IAM 300 Global Leaders 2026: Justin Hill

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Publications 1659 results

Events 1992 results

Event | 11.12.25, 4:30 PM EST - 5:30 PM EST

A Fireside Chat with New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin

As New Jersey’s 62nd Attorney General, Matthew J. Platkin has been on the forefront of some of the country’s most consequential legal battles. You are invited to listen to Attorney General Platkin reflect on his tenure and where he thinks state-level enforcement activity is headed.

Event | 11.04.25, 4:30 PM PST - 7:30 PM PST

Pioneering Environmental Law in the Space Industry

Join Crowell & Moring and Space Beach Law Lab for an exclusive panel discussion and networking reception focused on the rapidly evolving environmental law landscape in the space industry.

Event | 11.03.25, 5:00 PM EST - 7:00 PM EST

High Court, High Stakes: Energy and Administrative Law at the Supreme Court

As the Supreme Court's Term begins, join Crowell & Moring and WEN-DC for a special panel: "High Court, High Stakes: Energy and Administrative Law at the Supreme Court" from 5:00 pm to 7:00 PM (ET) on Monday, November 3, 2025 at Crowell & Moring LLP.

Webinars 629 results

Webinar | 12.10.25, 12:00 PM EST - 1:00 PM EST

Terminations, Stop Work Orders, and De-Scopes – The Latest Updates and Recovery Opportunities for USAID Contractors and Grant Recipients

In 2025, the U.S. Government’s policy statements and Executive Orders have had far-reaching impacts for government contractors and grant recipients. Although terminations, stop work orders, and de-scopes have affected private companies, non-profits, and universities doing business across multiple agencies, the U.S. Government’s policies relating to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has caused particular confusion and uncertainty relating to performance, compliance, and contractual procedure. Key questions have included the potential impacts of official and less formal communications from the U.S. Government, procedural issues arising from the move of certain functions to the U.S. Department of State, and the effect of various pending litigations. As businesses and organizations plan for 2026, the importance of preserving their rights and maximizing potential recovery opportunities remains paramount.

Webinar | 11.24.25, 12:30 PM CET - 2:00 PM CET

AI in the Workplace: EU Rules for When Humans and Bots Team Up

Join Crowell & Moring on 24 November 2025 for a practical examination of the AI Act's impact on employment law: managing both employee-initiated AI use (authorized and shadow IT) and employer-deployed HR technologies. This action-oriented session will clarify Belgian employers' compliance obligations, helping you unlock AI's efficiency benefits while avoiding regulatory exposure.  

Webinar | 11.21.25, 10:00 AM EST - 11:00 AM EST

Congressional Oversight: Focus on Democratic Investigative Priorities in 2026 and Beyond

Led by Partners Tyler O'Connor and Sharmistha Das, the panel will discuss best practices for responding to Congressional oversight requests, key pitfalls to avoid, and how to productively work with staff to minimize risks for affected entities’ brands and their bottom lines. We expect Will and Peter to focus on issues affecting the industries within their Committees' respective jurisdictions, including energy, health care, transportation, technology, and consumer products, among others.

Blog Posts 1646 results

Blog Post | 11.19.25

Fastest 5 Minutes: End of Government Shutdown

Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Legal Forum

Podcasts 418 results

Podcast | 11.21.25

Fastest 5 Minutes: Pentagon’s Acquisition Transformation Strategy

This week’s episode covers Pentagon’s Acquisition Transformation Strategy announced by Secretary Hegseth on November 7, and is hosted by Peter Eyre and Yuan Zhou. Crowell & Moring's "Fastest 5 Minutes" is a biweekly podcast that provides a brief summary of significant government contracts legal and regulatory developments that no government contracts lawyer or executive should be without.Click below to listen or access from one of these links:
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Podcast | 11.17.25

Fastest 5 Minutes: End of Government Shutdown

This week’s episode covers common questions about the end of the federal government shutdown and steps contractors should consider, and is hosted by Peter Eyre and Skye Mathieson. Crowell & Moring's "Fastest 5 Minutes" is a biweekly podcast that provides a brief summary of significant government contracts legal and regulatory developments that no government contracts lawyer or executive should be without.
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