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Firm News 4 results

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 | 7 min read | 01.09.26

Crowell & Moring Elects 15 New Partners, Promotes One to Senior Counsel and 26 to Counsel

Washington – January 9, 2026: Crowell & Moring elected 15 new partners effective January 1, 2026. The firm also promoted 26 associates to counsel, and one counsel to senior counsel.
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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 33 results

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 | 3 min read | 07.02.26

Prohibiting Adversarial Patents Act of 2026 (H.R. 9142): What the Drone Industry Needs to Know

On June 4, 2026, Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI-5) introduced a bill that would limit the ability of people and entities seen as threats to U.S. national security to obtain and enforce patents. If enacted, the Prohibiting Adversarial Patents Act of 2026 (H.R. 9142) would leverage use of patent law as a national security tool, with consequences for companies operating in technology-intensive sectors, including drones, telecommunications, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing. The proposed legislation, currently under review by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, is particularly focused on persons and entities with connections to the People’s Republic of China.
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Client Alert | 4 min read | 05.14.26

No-Fly Zones for Drones: FAA Proposes New Rules Over Critical Infrastructure

On May 6, 2026, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published a long-awaited Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would create a formal process for designating drone-free zones — known as Unmanned Aircraft Flight Restrictions (UAFRs) — over critical infrastructure facilities. The proposed rule has significant implications for the entire drone ecosystem. Facility operators across a broad range of industries would gain a potential pathway to restrict unauthorized drone access to their airspace, while commercial drone operators and companies that rely on UAS services face new compliance obligations, operational constraints, and potential criminal liability in designated zones.
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Press Coverage 6 results

Press Coverage | 07.09.25

The Secret Group Chats Where the Rich Score Seats on Private Jets

The Wall Street Journal

Press Coverage | 10.13.23

Mary-Caitlin Ray – 2023 Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40 Award Recipient

National Business Aviation Association

Publications 2 results

Publication | 03.01.21

Chinese Drones Are In The Penalty Box

The SciTech Lawyer, Volume 17, Number 3, Spring 2021

Events 7 results

Event | 05.19.25 - 05.22.25

Law-Tech Connect and XPONENTIAL 2025

Join Crowell at Law-Tech Connect and AUVSI XPONENTIAL in Houston, where industry experts focus on how changes in technology, policy, safety, and society are shaping the uncrewed systems and robotics industry. Co-located at XPONENTIAL, Law-Tech Connect is designed to connect and inform all those involved in uncrewed and autonomous systems in a one-day session focused on the intersection between technology and legal issues.

Event | 06.12.23, 12:00 PM EDT - 5:00 PM EDT

Energy Drone and Robotics Summit—Law Tech Connect

The Law-Tech Connect™ Workshop - Energy Edition is an educational event that aims to connect and inform all those involved in uncrewed systems (C-Suite, Compliance Officers, operators, engineers, attorneys, academics, students, etc.) in a dynamic one-day session of techno-legal content, focused on the energy sector. 

Event | 05.08.23 - 05.11.23

Law Tech Connect- Xponential

Mary-Caitlin Ray will be speaking on "Safeguarding Privacy in the Age of Advanced Tech" at Law Tech Connect as part of the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International Xponential event in Denver, Colorado. Xponential brings together autonomy industry leaders to discuss the latest in uncrewed technology and how to turn the vision for the next generation of transportation into reality.

Webinars 3 results

Webinar | 07.11.23, 11:00 PM EDT - 12:00 PM EDT

Law-Tech Connect Workshop—Energy Edition: A Holistic Approach to Securing Energy Infrastructure

Crowell & Moring Counsel Mary-Caitlin Ray, a member of the firm's Aviation Practice Group, will be moderating the live Law-Tech Connect Interactive Workshop "A Holistic Approach to Securing Energy Infrastructre" alongside Associate Jacob Canter, a member of the firm's Litigation and Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice Groups, who will be a panelist. The workshop will take place virtually on July 11th at 11 a.m. ET.

Webinar | 10.22.20, 10:20 AM EDT - 11:35 AM EDT

2020 AZDroneFest & Education Expo

The 2020 AZDroneFest & Education Expo will take place on October 22-24, 2020. This all-virtual event is the place for anyone who is passionate about drones and cutting-edge technology. Commercial pilots, drone enthusiast and aerial cinematographers will learn about drones.
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Webinar | 08.19.20, 8:00 AM EDT - 9:00 AM EDT

InterDrone Webinar Series: Public Safety Drone Regulation and Policy

Join us for a conversation about real world public safety drone use. Our panelists will share their thoughts on counter UAS, security, remote ID, privacy and public acceptance. Attendees can expect practical security and policy tips as well as actionable best practices.
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Speaking Engagements 12 results

Blog Posts 9 results

Blog Post | 09.08.25

“Drone & Order” Series: Landmark Proposed Rule May Open U.S. Skies to Expanded Commercial Drone Deployments

Crowell & Moring’s Transportation Law: Moving Forward

Blog Post | 09.05.25

White House Issues Executive Order to Accelerate Commercial Space Activities

Crowell & Moring’s Transportation Law: Moving Forward

Blog Post | 08.28.25

Coming Soon: “Drone & Order” – A series on FAA rulemaking, BVLOS, and the future of UAS

Crowell & Moring’s Transportation Law: Moving Forward