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Firm News | 6 min read | 01.04.18

Crowell & Moring Elects Seven New Partners and Promotes 23 Associates to Counsel

Washington – January 4, 2018: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that it has elected seven lawyers to the firm’s partnership, effective January 1, 2018. The firm has also promoted 23 associates to the position of counsel. The new partners have been promoted from within the ranks of the firm’s Washington, New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles offices, and underscore the firm’s commitment to its Government Contracts, Litigation, Corporate, Environment & Natural Resources, International Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, and Labor & Employment practices.
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Client Alerts 143 results

Client Alert | 3 min read | 04.21.26

FAR Council Issues Deviation Implementing EO 14398 With FAR 52.222-90 — DEI Restrictions on Federal Contractors

As discussed in our March 30, 2026, client alert, Déjà Vu: New Executive Order Outlines Restrictions on Contractor and Subcontractor DEI Activity, President Trump issued Executive Order 14398 (EO 14398), Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors, on March 26, 2026. The EO declared DEI activities “unethical and often illegal,” required a new mandatory contract clause for federal contracts and subcontracts, and directed the Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council to issue an implementing deviation. That deviation has now arrived. At the same time, a coalition of higher education and government contractor associations has filed suit seeking to block the underlying executive order.
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Client Alert | 5 min read | 03.30.26

Déjà Vu? New Executive Order Outlines Restrictions on Contractor and Subcontractor DEI Activity

On March 26, 2026, President Trump issued an executive order (EO) titled Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors. The EO declares diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) “activities” “unethical and often illegal,” and imposes new obligations on federal contractors and subcontractors related to DEI programming. Contractors that do business with the federal government — or that work as subcontractors for companies that do — should review the EO closely to determine the extent to which they are compliant with the new requirements.
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Client Alert | 2 min read | 02.27.26

EEOC v. Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, Inc.: Another Step Focused on the EEOC’s Goal of Eradicating Unlawful DEI-Related Practices

On February 17, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a complaint against Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, Inc., in the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire, alleging that the company violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) by conducting an event limited to female employees. The EEOC’s lawsuit is one of several recent actions from the EEOC in furtherance of its efforts to end what it refers to as “unlawful DEI-motivated race and sex discrimination.” See EEOC and Justice Department Warn Against Unlawful DEI-Related Discrimination | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
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Press Coverage 15 results

Press Coverage | 03.02.18

Spotlight on Flex - Rebecca Springer

Diversity & Flexibility Alliance

Publications 6 results

Publication | 01.15.25

Employment: Both Old and New Issues Are Driving the Increased Likelihood of Class Action Suits

Class actions are alive and well in the world of employment law. Much is happening, and there’s plenty more to come, says Rebecca Springer, a Crowell & Moring partner who serves as talent and inclusion lead in the firm’s Labor and Employment Practice.
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Publication | 05.01.19

OFCCP Launches Three New Initiatives Impacting Its Relationship With Contractors

Pratt's Government Contracting Law

Events 12 results

Event | 10.28.15 - 10.29.15, 12:00 AM UTC - 12:00 AM UTC

Labor, Immigration & Employee Benefits Division

Join us for a discussion on how President Obama has used Executive Orders to replace Congressional action in creating new obligations for federal contractors and other employers.
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Event | 06.19.14, 12:00 AM UTC - 12:00 AM UTC

Third Thursday--C&M's June Labor & Employment Update: Whistleblowers-What You Need to Know

Please join us for the next edition of Third Thursday – Crowell & Moring’s Labor and Employment Update, a webinar series dedicated to helping our clients stay on top of developing law and emerging compliance issues.
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Event | 05.22.14, 12:00 AM UTC - 12:00 AM UTC

Third Thursday—C&M's May Labor & Employment Update: Affirmitave Action and OFCCP Enforcement

Please join us for the next edition of Third Thursday – Crowell & Moring’s Labor and Employment Update, a webinar series dedicated to helping our clients stay on top of developing law and emerging compliance issues. Only five months in, 2014 has already been a very busy year for the Office of Federal Compliance Programs (OFCCP).  This month’s program will focus on recent developments in affirmative action and OFCCP enforcement initiatives. 
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Webinars 20 results

Webinar | May 18, 2023

Third Thursday Webinar: OFCCP Update: Initiatives Abound

Please join us for the next edition of Third Thursday – Crowell & Moring’s Labor and Employment Update, a webinar series dedicated to helping our clients stay on top of developing law and emerging compliance issues. The OFCCP continues to position itself as the leading federal enforcement agency on pay equity issues.

Webinar | 02.16.21, 10:00 AM EST - 11:00 AM EST

Part 2 - Higher Education and the Biden Administration’s Priorities: Are there significant changes ahead?

Make plans to join members of Crowell & Moring’s Education Group for a two-part overview of where the regulations and polices may be headed in the new Biden Administration. We will also highlight hot topics and new developments for 2021. Topics to be discussed include:
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Webinar | 01.19.21, 10:00 AM EST - 11:00 AM EST

Part 1 - Higher Education and the Biden Administration’s Priorities: Are there significant changes ahead?

Make plans to join members of Crowell & Moring’s Education Group for a two-part overview of where the regulations and polices may be headed in the new Biden Administration. We will also highlight hot topics and new developments for 2021. Topics to be discussed include:
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Speaking Engagements 53 results

Blog Posts 6 results

Blog Post | 04.09.26

Déjà Vu? New Executive Order Outlines Restrictions on Contractor and Subcontractor DEI Activity

Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Legal Forum

Blog Post | 02.03.26

Reminders for a Potential Government Shutdown this Weekend

Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Legal Forum

Podcasts 14 results

Podcast | 03.19.26

Lightning Round: Crowell Compass: Our 2026 Employment Law Update

In this episode, Crowell's Rebecca Springer, Sadina Montani, and Stephon Howie discuss some of the more significant recent changes to state and local employment laws, trends in this area, and how Crowell can help you keep up to date with the panoply of ever-evolving obligations. The Lightning Round podcast is Crowell's monthly rundown on developments and trends in the Labor and Employment space.
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