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 | 3 min read | 02.03.26
World Trademark Review Ranks Crowell & Moring in WTR 1000 2026 Guide
Chicago – February 3, 2026: World Trademark Review has once again recognized Crowell & Moring as a top trademark firm in its 2026 guide. Crowell received the highest ranking—gold—in Illinois for enforcement and litigation, and prosecution and strategy. The firm also achieved “Recommended” status in the International category and silver in the U.S. National and Belgium categories, and earned recognition as a top firm in California. Crowell is one of only three firms in Illinois to earn a gold ranking both for litigation and prosecution.
Firm News | 2 min read | 01.28.26
Firm News | 3 min read | 01.27.26
IP Attorney John Paik Joins Crowell & Moring’s Patents Group
