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Deal Note: Crowell & Moring's Antitrust Group Advises AT&T on Acquisition of DIRECTV, DOJ Will Not Challenge Acquisition

Firm News | less than 1 min read | 07.21.15

Washington, D.C. - July 21, 2015: The U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division announced that it will not challenge AT&T's $48 billion acquisition of DIRECTV. Crowell & Moring served as lead antitrust counsel for AT&T in the matter.

The Crowell & Moring team includes: partners Wm. Randolph Smith, Jeane A. Thomas, Ryan C. Tisch, Shawn R. Johnson, senior counsel Michael G. Van Arsdall, and counsel Olivier N. Antoine.

 

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Firm News | 2 min read | 06.26.25

Crowell & Moring Honors Recipients of 26th Annual George Bailey Public Service Awards

Washington – June 26, 2025: Crowell & Moring hosted its 26thannual George Bailey Public Service Awards ceremony. Named after the hero of the classic movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” these awards recognize the firm’s lawyers and staff who have made a substantial impact on the lives of others through their pro bono efforts....