Crowell & Moring Rated Leading Government Contracts Firm
Client Alert | 1 min read | 07.27.06
For the second year in a row, Chambers USA , in its annual publication rating law firm practice groups, has ranked Crowell & Moring No. 1 among Government Contracts groups nationwide (http://www.chambersandpartners.com/ usa/comment35.aspx?cid=618&pid=690&fid=2838&parentkey=2838), along with two other firms, stating "[y]et again, one of the discipline's original superstar firms impresses the market with its ' deep bench strength ' and ' uniformly good people who know their stuff. '" Based on interviews with clients and other practitioners in the practice area, Chambers named Stan Johnson, Terry Albertson, Tom Humphrey, and Kent Morrison as leading lawyers in the Government Contracts field.
Insights
Client Alert | 4 min read | 07.02.25
Merger consent orders are back at the FTC, and the FTC’s most recent action showcases how the current leadership is analyzing divestiture proposals. Last week, the FTC approved a proposed consent agreement in Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.’s (ACT) acquisition of retail fuel outlets from Giant Eagle, Inc. that paired standard retail divestitures with a “prior notice” requirement that ACT notify the agency of future acquisitions in certain markets regardless of size. This FTC has signaled greater acceptance of remedies than the prior administration, and this most recent consent puts that on display, with Commissioner Meador providing merging parties guidance on designing effective remedies.
Client Alert | 4 min read | 07.02.25
Client Alert | 3 min read | 07.02.25
USPTO's Upcoming Changes to the Accelerated Examination Program