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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.

Firm News | 5 min read | 06.06.24

Crowell Attains Leading Rankings in Chambers USA 2024

Washington – June 6, 2024: Crowell & Moring earned 78 rankings for 67 lawyers, as well as 41 national and statewide practice area rankings, in the Chambers USA 2024 guide. The rankings are driven by independent interviews of clients and lawyers at peer firms.
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Client Alerts 54 results

Client Alert | 6 min read | 05.18.26

Seventh Circuit Opens the Door on Loyalty Program Tax Exclusions

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit recently vacated the U.S. Tax Court’s decision in Hyatt Hotels v. Commissioner, a case concerning the taxation of loyalty programs. The Seventh Circuit remanded the case to the Tax Court for further review.
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Client Alert | 2 min read | 04.24.26

Threshold Relevancy Determination Rejected: Tenth Circuit Decides in IRS’s Favor on Economic Substance Doctrine

In its April 21, 2026, opinion, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit affirmed the lower court’s ruling in Liberty Global, holding that the codified economic substance doctrine applies even when a taxpayer mechanically utilizes the provisions of the Tax Code. The court also held that common mergers and acquisitions elements and basic business transactions are not categorically carved out from the economic substance doctrine. The court dismissed the taxpayer’s argument that a separate relevancy determination needs to be made before the economic substance doctrine can be applied.
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Client Alert | 5 min read | 11.14.25

Relevancy Reigns, But IRS Prevails: Tax Court Holds in Patel Case that Threshold Relevancy Determination Required Prior to Application of Codified Economic Substance Doctrine

On November 12, 2025, the Tax Court issued a reviewed opinion in Patel v. Commissioner holding in favor of the IRS that the taxpayers’ transaction lacked economic substance, and therefore the taxpayers were liable for penalties under the codified economic substance doctrine at the increased penalty rate, as well as accuracy-related penalties. The Court previously held in a separate opinion that the taxpayers’ purported captive transactions did not constitute insurance because they failed to distribute risk, and in the alternative, that the micro-captives did not act as an insurer commonly would. 
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Press Coverage 34 results

Press Coverage | 01.02.26

Top Federal Tax Cases To Watch In 2026

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Events 14 results

Event | 10.29.25 - 10.30.25

39th Annual Managing Tax Audits and Appeals Seminar: Resolving Issues with the IRS in the New Enforcement Landscape

In this program, government representatives and experienced tax attorneys will provide timely insights on recent updates. Attendees will gain practical guidance to help taxpayers efficiently and effectively resolve audits and appeals in today’s changed environment.

Event | 10.27.24 - 10.30.24, 7:00 AM CDT - 11:00 PM CDT

TEI 79th Annual Conference

On October 29, 2024, Crowell partner Starling Marshall will speak at the 79th Annual Tax Executives Institute’s Conference in San Antonio, TX. Starling will speak on the panel entitled “Current Developments in Privilege Claims".

Event | 06.27.24, 3:20 PM EDT

2024 NYU Tax Controversy Forum

The annual NYU School of Professional Studies Tax Controversy Forum features interactive presentations delivered by expert practitioners who cover a broad range of issues regarding tax audits and tax litigation at all levels.

Webinars 10 results

Webinar | 03.28.22 - 04.01.22, 4:00 AM EDT - 1:00 PM EDT

Virtual 22nd Annual U.S. and Europe Tax Practice Trends

The Virtual 22nd Annual U.S. and Europe Tax Practice Trends Conference will focus on practical tax practice trends for multinational corporations and their international advisors, as well as provide insight into how government tax officials may view the international tax landscape in light of important international developments that impact corporate taxpayers. Panelists will include industry leaders, senior government and OECD officials, and leading tax practitioners. Starling Marshall will be speaking on panel "Cross-Border Enforcement Trends: Taxpayer Responses to New Enforcement Strategies."
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Webinar | 07.01.21, 9:00 AM EDT - 10:00 AM EDT

The Charging Stations

Just as with the introduction of the internal combustion engine vehicle more than a century ago, the success of EVs will depend on the buildout of infrastructure required to power them: high-speed charging stations. President Biden’s infrastructure package calls for the federal government to provide $174 billion in incentives for the purchase of EVs, but even more importantly, for the construction of 500,000 fast chargers across the nation by 2030. This webinar will focus on:
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Webinar | 05.25.21, 8:00 AM EDT - 9:00 AM EDT

Biden's Tax Agenda: What's Next?

The current administration is focused on proposing large shifts in tax law that will affect corporate and individual taxpayers, paired with $80 billion to boost the IRS enforcement efforts. Join us to hear about all aspects of Biden’s tax agenda, from legislative proposals in the American Families and Made in America Tax Plan, to Biden’s enforcement initiatives.
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Speaking Engagements 46 results

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