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Firm News 10 results

Firm News | 2 min read | 09.30.26

Crowell & Moring Adds eDiscovery Leader Lauren Schwartzreich to Litigation and Trial Group

Denver – September 30, 2026: Crowell & Moring has added nationally-recognized eDiscovery lawyer Lauren Schwartzreich as a partner in the firm’s Litigation and Trial Group and head of its eDiscovery and Information Management (EDIM) Practice. Based in Denver, Schwartzreich brings more than 20 years of experience in civil litigation and eDiscovery, advising clients on the complex intersection of law and technology.
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Firm News | 7 min read | 06.04.26

Crowell & Moring Secures Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2026

Washington – June 4, 2026: Crowell & Moring earned 92 individual rankings for 81 attorneys, as well as 48 national and statewide practice area rankings, in the Chambers USA 2026 guide. The Chambers guide ranks the country’s top law firms and lawyers through in-depth research, client interviews, and feedback from attorneys at peer firms. 
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Firm News | 6 min read | 06.05.25

Crowell Attains Leading Rankings in Chambers USA 2025

Washington – June 5, 2025: Crowell & Moring earned 80 rankings for 71 lawyers, as well as 43 national and statewide practice area rankings, in the Chambers USA 2025 guide. The rankings are driven by independent interviews of clients and lawyers at peer firms.

Client Alerts 14 results

Client Alert | 5 min read | 10.05.26

Generally Recognized as Safe: Key Changes to FDA’s GRAS Notification Requirement Looming

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a change to the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) notification system for the first time in almost 30 years. The new proposed rule, unlike the current rule proposed in 1997 and finalized in 2016, makes GRAS notifications mandatory. The comment period for the proposed rule ends in only two months (December 9, 2026), and stakeholders should act promptly to submit comments before the deadline closes. Given the significance of the proposed changes for food manufacturers and suppliers, understanding the scope and implications of the rule is critical now — before it is finalized.
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Client Alert | 4 min read | 04.07.25

From Capone to Corporations: Supreme Court Ruling on Civil RICO Claims Could Create Uptick in Personal Injury Lawsuits

On April 2, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court extended the reach of Section 1964(c) of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act by holding that a plaintiff may seek treble damages for a business or property loss resulting from a personal injury.[1] The 5-4 decision has resolved a 3-2 circuit split over whether the RICO statute precludes relief for losses stemming from a personal injury.
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Client Alert | 2 min read | 05.09.23

Is Medical Device Software a “Product”?

Many medical device companies are accustomed to defending product liability litigation, and the applicability of product liability law to traditional medical devices is not usually questioned. But as an increasing number of medical devices are themselves software or include some software-based function – from clinical decision support tools to robotic surgery machines – an important question becomes: is medical device software a “product” within the meaning of product liability law? This threshold issue has the potential to be claim or even case dispositive for defendants facing allegations of defective device software.
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Press Coverage 9 results

Press Coverage | 07.01.21

Florida Judge Narrows Multidistrict Litigation Claims Over Zantac

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Publications 9 results

Publication | 01.15.25

Product Liability: Class Actions Are Increasingly Using Economic Loss To Bring Claims

A trend in product liability litigation has emerged over the past few years: Plaintiffs’ attorneys are increasingly choosing to bring class actions based on “economic loss” instead of the more traditional personal injury claim.
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Events 10 results

Event | 12.03.24, 8:30 AM EST - 9:30 AM EST

29th Annual Drug & Medical Device Litigation Conference

2024 has been a pivotal year for drug and medical device litigation, marked by significant case law developments that have reshape the landscape.

Event | 12.05.23, 2:00 PM EST

ACI’s 28th Annual Drug & Medical Device Litigation Conference

On December 5, Andrew Kaplan will speak at ACI’s 28th Annual Drug & Medical Device Litigation Conference on the panel, "Key Takeaways from this Year’s Top MDLs: Impactful Rulings and Hot Opinions from the Tylenol, Zantac and Exactech MDLs.” This program will analyze the nuances of these three MDLs and provide insights on how developments in recent OTC MDLs may impact the future of prescription pharmaceuticals.

Event | 12.07.21 - 12.08.21, 12:00 AM UTC - 12:00 AM UTC

The 26th Annual Conference on Drug & Medical Device Litigation

The 26th Annual Conference on Drug & Medical Device Litigation 2021 is a conference dedicated to litigation trends and strategies in the drug, medical device and biotechnology industries. The conference will bring together leaders and litigators involved in the drug, medical device and biotechnology industries including in-house counsel, outside counsel and government enforcers.
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Webinars 1 result

Webinar | 02.10.16, 9:00 AM EST - 10:30 AM EST

Food & Beverage Industry Webinar: What Will 2016 Bring?

During this 90-minute webinar, Karin Moore, General Counsel of the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), will moderate a panel of Crowell & Moring attorneys who will offer insights on legal developments in the Food & Beverage industry. We will also provide a demo of the Crowell & Moring and GMA co-branded industry tracker of litigation and regulatory trends, which provides regular updates related to litigation, safety, labeling, ingredient, and nutritional content issues.
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Speaking Engagements 14 results