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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 34 results

Client Alert | 4 min read | 08.14.26

License to Hack? The White House Greenlights Private-Sector Offensive Cyber Operations

On August 12, 2026, the White House released a National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM), marking a seismic shift in U.S. cybersecurity policy and establishing a framework to authorize private-sector companies to conduct offensive cyber operations—historically strictly prohibited by federal law—against foreign Cyber-Enabled Transnational Criminal Organizations (CE-TCOs).  It builds on an executive order issued in March 2026 that directed federal agencies to develop plans to combat cyber-crimes against Americans.
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Client Alert | 5 min read | 07.20.26

DOJ and DHS Issue Interim Final Rule on State and Local Counter-Drone Authority Under the SAFER SKIES Act

On July 6, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published an Interim Final Rule (IFR) setting up a new federal framework that allows state, local, Tribal, and territorial (SLTT) law enforcement and correctional agencies to detect, track, and, in some cases, disable or seize drones. The rule directly affects SLTT agencies looking to stand up counter-drone programs, as well as drone and counter-drone technology companies whose products will be subject to federal review and approval. Although the IFR bypassed the Administrative Procedure Act’s standard notice-and-comment process on good cause grounds — citing the statutory 180-day deadline and urgent public safety needs — the rule is already legally binding and effective as of July 1, 2026. The Departments are nonetheless accepting post-promulgation comments through September 4, 2026.
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Client Alert | 7 min read | 07.08.26

Illinois Imposes Transparency and Safety Obligations on Frontier AI Systems

On July 6, 2026, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed SB 315, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety Measures Act (the Illinois Act), to establish a framework for AI safety, transparency, and accountability for the world’s most powerful AI models. The governor’s approval follows unanimous passage of the bill by the Illinois House and nearly-unanimous support in the Illinois Senate in May. 
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Press Coverage 27 results

Publications 7 results

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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Publication | 04.09.26

Navigating Deepfakes in Litigation, Arbitration, and Mediation

American Bar Association, GPSolo March/April 2026

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 15 results

Speaking Engagement | 07.29.26

"The AI Deception Machine: Deepfakes, Chatbots, and the New Frontier of Senior Fraud," U.S. Senate Hearing

On July 29, 2026, Partner Matthew F. Ferraro testified before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging at the hearing, “The AI Deception Machine: Deepfakes, Chatbots, and the New Frontier of Senior Fraud.” Chairman Sen. Rick Scott of Florida invited Mr. Ferraro, who has been writing, speaking, counseling clients, and developing U.S. government policy related to AI-generated media and deepfakes since 2019, to share his long-standing expertise with the Committee. In his testimony, Mr. Ferraro explained the benefits and dangers, particularly to America’s seniors, of AI-generated media, possible policy responses, and steps all Americans can take to thrive in a world increasingly awash with synthetic media. For more on Mr. Ferraro’s and Crowell’s work with all stakeholders in the artificial intelligence field, please see here.
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Blog Posts 12 results

Blog Post | 04.25.26

White House National AI Policy Framework Calls for Preempting State Laws, Protecting Children

Crowell & Moring’s Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer

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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