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Firm News 4 results

Firm News | 9 min read | 08.17.23

The Best Lawyers in America 2024 Recognizes 47 Crowell & Moring Attorneys, Two Selected as Lawyer of the Year

Washington – August 17, 2023: The 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized 47 firm lawyers as "Best Lawyers" and 41 lawyers as “Ones to Watch.”
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Firm News | 3 min read | 06.08.23

Crowell Earns Top Rankings from Legal 500 United States 2023

Washington – June 8, 2023: Crowell & Moring has been recommended in seven practice areas in the 16th edition of the Legal 500 United States. In addition, partner Daniel R. Forman, co-chair of the firm’s Government Contracts Group, has been named to the Legal 500’s “Hall of Fame” for Government Contracts. The firm’s full rankings can be viewed here.
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Firm News | 1 min read | 05.22.23

Crowell Secures Victory for Mondelez in False Labeling Case

Chicago – May 22, 2023: Crowell & Moring secured a complete dismissal and possible attorneys’ fees in a false labeling case for Mondelez, LLC in the Northern District of Illinois.
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Client Alerts 7 results

Client Alert | 3 min read | 12.22.23

I Can’t Say What? New Wave of Class Actions Target Consumer Review Terms & Conditions

Since the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) published its updated 2023 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising earlier this year, consumer reviews have been front of mind. This guidance covers, in part, the treatment of consumer reviews, and companies have been (or should be) preparing for an uptick in FTC enforcement. But it’s not just the FTC to watch out for. A recent wave of class actions arising under California Civil Code § 1670.8 related to a customer’s right to make statements about their experience with a seller has raised the bar for retailers to another level.
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Client Alert | 11.17.23

Changes to Prop 65 Warning Requirements on the Horizon

On October 27, 2023, the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) gave notice of several proposed amendments to the Proposition 65 warning regulations. If implemented, the rules may require many businesses to make substantial changes to their short-form warnings before a two-year phase-in deadline.   
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Client Alert | 2 min read | 08.08.23

Another Wave of California Privacy Suits—Deanonymization as “Doxing”

In March 2023, the White House published its National Strategy to Advance Privacy-Preserving Data Sharing and Analytics.  Buried in the report was a quiet, but notable, concern related to the possibility of deanonymizing a consumer due to “insufficient disassociability”.  See Report, pg. 6.  A new wave of class action lawsuits in California—already over three dozen at the time of writing—now seeks to turn a spotlight on these practices, claiming that companies are using “grey market” data to match user patterns with personal identifiable information (PII).
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Press Coverage 21 results

Publications 10 results

Publication | 05.24.23

Cases Show Real-World Laws Likely Apply in Metaverse

Retail in the Metaverse and Beyond

Endless articles, commentary, and blog entries have been rattling the cage about the brave new world of the metaverse and the unprecedented legal issues that may arise and, in some cases, that have already arisen.
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Events 2 results

Event | 12.13.23, 3:00 PM PST - 5:00 PM PST

Trade Secrets and Damages in Focus –Identifying, Protecting, and Defending your Assets from the Perspective of the DOJ, Litigators, and Experts

You are cordially invited to join us for an in-person CLE program on unlocking the secrets to protecting and profiting from your intellectual property. Join us for an informative session where you'll discover the invaluable competitive edge trade secrets can provide, gain insights into federal protection under the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA), and learn how expert analysis can determine damages in trade secrets lawsuits. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the world of intellectual property and legal standards. Then, join us for a post-program Q&A session, followed by a reception, featuring cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

Event | 11.15.23, 1:00 PM EST - 2:00 PM EST

2023 ANA Masters of Advertising Law Conference

Jason Stiehl will moderate the breakout session "Third-Party Wiretapping, VPPA, and Deanonymization Litigation: A Moving Target for Brands" at the 2023 ANA Masters of Advertising Law Conference.

Webinars 2 results

Webinar | 11.03.22, 10:00 AM EDT - 11:00 AM EDT

Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (MMWA) and “Right-to-Repair” – What In-House Counsel Need to Know

The right to repair is at the center of a key policy debate with the Biden Administration voicing support for competition and consumer choice in repair markets. Over the summer, the FTC announced three proposed settlements alleging violations of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and the FTC Act. Additionally, the right to repair movement is gaining momentum as the pace of private litigation in this area has increased.
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Webinar | 08.24.22, 4:00 AM PDT - 5:30 AM PDT

The Intersection of Biometric Technology Privacy and Enforcement Actions

Please join us for an ACC Southern California-hosted webinar, providing an in-depth overview of existing and prospective biometric privacy law, trends in biometric lawsuits, implications of potential enforcement actions, and practical guidance for corporate counsel to ensure regulatory compliance.
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Speaking Engagements 4 results

Blog Posts 1 result

Blog Post | 12.08.22

Anti-Counterfeit Measures Help Brands Protect Against the Trafficking of Fake Products

Crowell & Moring’s Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer