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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 | 1 min read | 08.20.25

New York Law Journal Names Anand Sithian to 2025 Rising Star List

New York – August 20, 2025: The New York Law Journal has recognized Crowell & Moring partner Anand Sithian as a 2025 “Rising Star.” The award recognizes the region’s most promising lawyers, age 40 and younger, who “represent the pinnacle of legal achievement in New York” and whose “dedication, innovation, and leadership have profoundly impacted the legal profession.”
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Firm News | 2 min read | 12.05.24

Crowell & Moring Notches Tenth Straight Year on “GIR 100”

Global Investigations Review has named Crowell & Moring’s Investigations and White Collar & Regulatory Enforcement groups to this year’s GIR 100, an annual guide to the world’s leading cross-border investigations practices.

Client Alerts 103 results

Client Alert | 6 min read | 08.11.26

Lending Against Digital Assets: Five Key Takeaways for Lenders After a Year of Regulatory and UCC Change

Over the past 18 months, the federal banking agencies have clarified supervisory expectations for banks’ crypto-asset activities, and several of the largest U.S. banks have announced programs accepting Bitcoin and Ether as loan collateral. Separately, on June 3, 2026, New York’s enactment of the 2022 amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code took effect, changing the rules governing the perfection of a security interest in digital asset collateral in New York, the jurisdiction whose law governs most institutional credit documentation. Together, these developments may create significant opportunities for lenders navigating the complexities to comply with the newly enacted statutes. This alert surveys the current landscape, from regulatory permissibility and perfection through custody, structuring, and compliance, for institutions active in this market or considering entering it.
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Client Alert | 4 min read | 08.10.26

The Month in International Trade—July 2026

This news bulletin is provided by the International Trade Group of Crowell & Moring. If you have questions or need assistance on trade law matters, please contact Anand Sithian or Simeon Yerokun or any member of the International Trade Group.
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Client Alert | 4 min read | 07.22.26

FCPA and National Security Objectives Align: DOJ Announces First Settlement Related to Bribes That Benefited Mexican Cartels

On July 17, 2026, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it had entered into a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) with The Scoular Company (Scoular), an agricultural supply chain company based in Omaha, Nebraska, to resolve allegations that Scoular relied on customs brokers to bribe Mexican government officials to allow Scoular goods to pass customs inspections and be delivered to Mexico from the United States. As part of its resolution, Scoular agreed to pay a $9,769,521 criminal penalty and forfeit an additional $414,351. Scoular also committed to continue cooperating with DOJ on any ongoing or future criminal investigations, implement a compliance and ethics program designed to prevent and detect violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and periodically report to DOJ on remediation and implementation of compliance measures throughout the term of the DPA.
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Press Coverage 33 results

Press Coverage | 08.18.25

Rising Stars: Anand Sithian

New York Law Journal

Publications 13 results

Events 4 results

Event | 06.12.25, 5:30 PM EDT - 8:30 PM EDT

ACSS New York Chapter: The Weakest Link: Navigating Third-Party and Supply Chain Risk

Hosted by Kharon, the Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists (ACSS) New York Chapter is holding a session entitled "The Weakest Link: Navigating Third-Party and Supply Chain Risk."

Event | 06.13.24, 5:30 PM EDT - 7:30 PM EDT

Banking Cryptocurrency Companies After Crypto Winter - A New Thaw?

Please join us for an insightful panel discussion on the intricate dynamics between banks and cryptocurrency companies, especially in the aftermath of the challenges posed by the so-called Crypto Winter. Our panelists will delve into various pivotal topics, including the challenges faced by both crypto companies and banks and the considerations that drive these partnerships, including crucial aspects of anti-money laundering and sanctions risks.

Event | 06.04.24, 2:30 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT

NICE Actimize Engage Conference

Anand Sithian will be speaking at the ENGAGE 2024 Conference, the industry’s premier financial crime and compliance risk management conference, that brings together thought leaders, subject matter experts, and financial institutions (FIs) from around the globe to discuss the latest trends, innovations, and best practices.

Webinars 3 results

Webinar | 05.17.24, 12:00 PM EDT - 2:00 PM EDT

ACAMS Masterclass: The Threat from Within a Financial Institution

Join us for this masterclass session on the re-emerging concern among AFC executives and law enforcement leaders regarding the "threat from within" – the risk of insider fraud and collusion within financial institutions. This webinar will delve into the multifaceted nature of this threat, including the challenges posed by hybrid working arrangements and the difficulty in detecting insider activities. We will also discuss strategies for mitigating this risk and ensuring the security of AFC operations.

Webinar | 03.09.22, 11:00 AM EST - 12:00 PM EST

Analysis of the Evolving US Sanctions on Russia and the Impact on the Loan Market

Crowell & Moring’s sanctions team provides guidance on the rapidly-changing U.S. sanctions against Russia, including measures against various Russian banks and Russia’s central bank, National Wealth Fund, and Ministry of Finance, and how these new sanctions can arise in syndicated loans and other lending arrangements, and loan trading.
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Webinar | 03.02.22, 5:00 AM EST - 6:00 AM EST

Russia-Related Sanctions Developments

Please join us for an update from our Trans-Atlantic team on the current state of the rapidly changing Russia-related sanctions landscape, including new measures both implemented and expected, from the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union. 
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Speaking Engagements 12 results

Blog Posts 47 results