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Firm News 3 results

Firm News | 2 min read | 05.22.26

Crowell & Moring Represents Kanders & Company in Acquisition of Ginkgo Bioworks’ Biosecurity Business

May 22, 2026: A Crowell & Moring team represented Kanders & Company in a complex carveout transaction in which Kanders acquired the biosecurity business of publicly traded Ginkgo Bioworks. The resulting company, Perimeter Systems, has launched as the world’s first integrated biosecurity infrastructure platform, designed to transform biological signals into real-time intelligence and accelerate decisive response. At closing, Perimeter secured $60 million in growth capital, led by Kanders in partnership with SCS Financial, Goldcrest Capital, Four Cities Capital, and the Safe Artificial Intelligence Fund (SAIF).
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Firm News | 1 min read | 03.16.26

Matthew F. Ferraro Authors Dealing with Deepfakes Chapter in ABA Cybersecurity Handbook

Washington D.C. – March 16, 2026: Partner Matthew F. Ferraro has authored Chapter 6: Dealing with Deepfakes: The Role for Lawyers and Law Firms in The ABA Cybersecurity Handbook: Cybersecurity, Its Legal Implications, and the Emerging Risk of AI (4th ed., Jeffrey M Allen & Candace M Jones eds.), which was recently published by the American Bar Association.
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Firm News | 3 min read | 06.24.25

Senior DHS Cyber and Emerging Technology Official Matthew F. Ferraro Joins Crowell & Moring

Matthew F. Ferraro, the former senior counselor for cybersecurity and emerging technology to the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, has joined Crowell & Moring as a partner in the Privacy and Cybersecurity Group. A trusted advisor to leaders across government and industry, Ferraro brings over a decade of experience helping clients address complex regulatory matters at the intersection of advanced technology, national security, and crisis management.

Client Alerts 40 results

Client Alert | 6 min read | 10.07.26

White House Announces AI Responsibility Accord, Executive Orders, and Super Intelligence Task Force

In June, the president, seemingly in reaction to the cybersecurity risks of frontier artificial intelligence models, ordered the establishment of a voluntary regulatory regime for the government to scrutinize frontier models prior to public release.
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Client Alert | 7 min read | 10.02.26

GSA Issues Final Rule on Large Language Model Procurements

On September 28, 2026, the General Services Administration (GSA) issued a new clause for incorporation into government contracts of artificial intelligence systems, 552.239-7001, Basic Safeguarding of Data within Large Language Model Artificial Intelligence Systems, as a GSA Regulation Deviation (the Final Clause). The Final Clause will become effective on October 19, 2026.
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Client Alert | 5 min read | 10.01.26

California Establishes First-in-the-Nation Framework for Verifying Independent AI Auditors

On September 9, 2026, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 813 and AB 1405, creating the nation’s first regulatory framework for AI auditors. And on September 18, Gov. Newsom signed Executive Order N-9-26 (Order) which moved up by about a year some of the implementation deadlines for SB 813 and AB 1405 and convened an expert group to recommend how the Golden State can strengthen existing AI safety laws.
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Press Coverage 27 results

Publications 9 results

Publication | 09.28.26

States Are Leading the Way on AI Safety Regulation

Dow Jones Risk Journal

Publication | 07.30.26

Five Steps for Secure Adoption of Agentic AI

Dow Jones Risk Journal
On July 30, 2026, partner Matthew F. Ferraro published an article with Dow Jones Risk Journal on “Five Steps for Secure Adoption of Agentic AI.” In the article, Mr. Ferraro – who counsels clients widely on the responsible adoption and deployment of artificial intelligence – explained that a compromised AI agent can do substantial damage before any human detects it.
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Webinars 3 results

Webinar | 07.01.26, 1:00 PM PDT - 2:00 PM PDT

Large Liability Models? Emerging Tort and Privacy Risks in Chatbots and Generative AI

Join our Crowell & Moring partners for a webinar exploring AI liability, focusing on chatbots and generative AI, recent rulings on product liability in the digital realm, and new laws. This session will provide high-level legal strategies to manage risk and liability across AI applications, including white-label chatbots, virtual assistants, synthetic media, and employment tools.

Webinar | 04.21.26, 10:00 AM EDT - 11:00 AM EDT

From Covert to Kinetic: Escalating Cyber Threats in a Time of Conflict

As geopolitical tensions escalate around the world—from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine to rising hostilities involving Iran—the line between cyber warfare and kinetic military action has never been more blurred. Nation-state actors are no longer limiting their aggression to the battlefield. Join us for an urgent and timely discussion on what these escalating threats mean for your organization—and what you can do about them today.

Webinar | 10.16.25, 2:00 PM EDT - 3:00 PM EDT

The Artificial Intelligence Agenda from Capitol Hill to State Capitals: Where We Are and Where We Are (Probably) Going

The landscape of AI governance and regulation is shifting. Following the release of the White House’s “America’s AI Action Plan” in July 2025 and the President’s signing of related Executive Orders, the White House has emphasized (at least rhetorically) a preference for innovation, adoption, and deregulation. But that does not tell the entire story. The Administration remains committed to exercising a heavy hand in AI, including by banning the U.S. government’s procurement of so-called “woke AI,” intervening in the development of data centers and the export of the AI technology stack, imposing an export fee for certain semiconductors to China, and assuming a stake in a U.S. semiconductor company. State legislatures are also racing to implement their own regulations, particularly around AI’s use in critical areas, such as healthcare, labor and employment, and data privacy. The many sources of regulation raise the specter of a fragmented compliance environment for businesses. This webinar will delve into the Administration’s AI strategy, going beyond the headlines to analyze:
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Speaking Engagements 22 results

Speaking Engagement | 10.10.26

“Evidence in the Age of AI: Digital Evidence, Deepfakes and Manipulated Evidence,” October 10, 2026, Association of Business Trial Lawyers 52nd Annual Seminar

On October 10, 2026, Partner Matthew F. Ferraro spoke at the Association of Business Trial Lawyers (ABTL) 52nd Annual Seminar in Carlsbad, California on a panel entitled, “Evidence in the Age of AI: Digital Evidence, Deepfakes and Manipulated Evidence.” Mr. Ferraro joined panelists Judge Vince Chhabria of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Judge Alison Mackenzie of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, and David Kalat, a digital forensics expert at BRG to discuss how state and federal courts are dealing with the specter of AI-generated evidence. They discussed how jurors and jurists should weigh evidence, use existing rules, and consider expert testimony to determine the admissibility and credibility of evidence. Mr. Ferraro speaks and writes regularly on the legal, litigation, and business risks of AI-generated media, or deepfakes. He also recently testified before the U.S. Senate on the threats deepfakes pose to Americans, particularly U.S. seniors, and he regularly counsels clients on both combatting the dangers of deepfakes and pursuing lawful and ethical uses of AI-generated media.
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Speaking Engagement | 10.02.26

“Seeing Isn’t Believing: A Lawyer’s Guide to Cybercrime and Deepfakes in 2026,” American Bar Association Webinar

On October 2, 2026, Partner Matthew F. Ferraro co-presented a webinar sponsored by the American Bar Association on “Seeing Isn’t Believing: A Lawyer’s Guide to Cybercrime and Deepfakes in 2026.”
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Speaking Engagement | 10.01.26

“AI Governance Fundamentals: From Zero to One,” October 1, 2026, Practicing Law Institute’s AI Governance 2026

On October 1, 2026, Partner Matthew F. Ferraro moderated the panel “AI Governance Fundamentals: From Zero to One” at the Practicing Law Institute’s (PLI) AI Governance 2026 conference in New York, NY. Mr. Ferraro joined panelists Van Lindberg of Process Mechanics, Matt Samuels of Anthropic, and Audrey Ser of Morgan Stanley to discuss the foundational architecture of AI governance, including the policies, structures, and roles that most organizations need, and practical guidance on how to implement them.  The panel discussed the path to successful AI governance, AI risk classification and tiering methodologies, acceptable use policies, the role of frameworks, and the assessment of human oversight requirements. PLI members may view the panel discussion through the PLI’s website. Mr. Ferraro is a leading authority on AI law and policy and speaks and writes regularly on emerging trends in AI liability, new AI-related laws, regulatory guidance, and best practices for AI deployments.
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Blog Posts 14 results

Blog Post | 06.04.26

Register Now! Large Liability Models? Emerging Tort and Privacy Risks in Chatbots and Generative AI

Register now to join Crowell partners Matt Ferraro, Joanna Forster, and Jennie VonCannon as they explore AI liability, focusing on chatbots and generative AI, recent rulings on product liability in the digital realm, and new laws. This session will provide high-level legal strategies to manage risk and liability across AI applications, including white-label chatbots, virtual assistants, synthetic media, and employment tools. The webinar will take place on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PT.
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Podcasts 2 results

Podcast | 10.24.25

Payers, Providers, and Patients – Oh My!: AI in Healthcare – Key Policy Developments and State Laws

In this episode, hosts Payal Nanavati and Megan Beaver speak with Linda Malek and Matthew F. Ferraro about the latest federal and state developments in artificial intelligence (AI) policy affecting health care. The conversation covers the Trump administration’s AI action plan and Executive Orders on AI, new industry-specific and comprehensive state laws, and enforcement trends, with a focus on how these changes impact the health care industry.
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Podcast | 08.04.25

Fastest 5 Minutes: DOJ Guidance re DEI, White House AI Action Plan

This week’s episode covers developments involving DOJ’s guidance for federal funding recipients regarding DEI and the White House AI Action Plan, and is hosted by Peter Eyre, Katie Erno, and Matthew F. Ferraro. 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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