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Washington – June 26, 2025: Crowell & Moring hosted its 26thannual George Bailey Public Service Awards ceremony. Named after the hero of the classic movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” these awards recognize the firm’s lawyers and staff who have made a substantial impact on the lives of others through their pro bono efforts.

Under a new law passed last year in California, employers in the state are not only barred from including noncompete provisions in their employment agreements, but were also required to give written notice to certain employees by February 14, 2024 that any noncompete provisions in their existing employment agreements are void.