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Firm News | 2 min read | 05.30.24

Crowell & Moring Honors Recipients of 25th Annual George Bailey Public Service Awards

Washington, D.C. – May 30, 2024: Crowell & Moring hosted its 25thannual 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 work.
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Firm News | 04.03.24

Landmark Settlement, with Sweeping Array of Restorative Measures, Unveiled in Historic Federalsburg Voting Rights Case

Adding reconciliation to history-making election reform, a landmark settlement was announced today in a federal lawsuit that challenged 200 years of discrimination against Black voters in the Town of Federalsburg. With a sweeping array of restorative measures, the Town seeks to make amends to Black residents for wrongs of the past. The remarkable agreement – the first of its kind in any Maryland voting rights case – was reached through mediation overseen by U.S. Magistrate Judge Erin Aslan; it includes an official apology for historical racism, a street renaming, and community markers commemorating and celebrating the history and contributions of Black residents, among other measures. 

Firm News | 5 min read | 01.02.24

Crowell & Moring Elects Seven New Partners, Promotes Four to Senior Counsel, and 26 to Counsel

Crowell & Moring elected seven lawyers to the firm’s partnership, effective January 1, 2024. The firm also promoted four lawyers to the position of senior counsel and 26 associates to the position of counsel.

Client Alerts 27 results

Client Alert | 3 min read | 01.20.26

Federal Government Challenges Minnesota Law Requiring Affirmative Action in State Government

On January 14, 2026, the United States filed a lawsuit against the State of Minnesota in federal district court, challenging the state's affirmative action requirements for civil service employment as violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”). This action comes almost a year after President Trump issued Executive Order 14173, which rescinded federal affirmative action requirements for federal government contractors and set up a potential conflict between federal requirements and certain state contracting requirements. The United States has designated this case as a matter of general public importance. This entitles the federal government to an expedited review by a three-judge panel at the district court with direct appeal to the United States Supreme Court—setting the path for a show-down on affirmative action in employment at the highest court.
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Client Alert | 3 min read | 05.13.25

DOL Issues Revised Independent Contractor Misclassification Guidance

The classification of “independent contractors versus employees” – a political football that has undergone many iterations as the White House switched between political parties – has again changed hands. The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has now introduced new guidance, consistent with earlier Republican iterations, while rejecting the 2024 Democratic formulation. It remains to be seen whether the courts will give DOL much deference in this area.
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Client Alert | 2 min read | 09.23.24

Artificial Intelligence in Employment Update: Illinois Requires Notice and Prohibits Discriminatory Impact in Use of AI

Effective January 1, 2026, H.B. 3773 amends Article 5, Section 2 of the Illinois Human Rights Act to explicitly prohibit employers from using artificial intelligence (“AI”) for a broad swath of employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, renewal of employment, selection for training or apprenticeship, discharge, discipline, tenure, or the terms, privileges, or conditions of employment, if such use has the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of a protected class.  The amendment also prohibits employers from using zip code as a proxy for protected classes.  H.B. 3773 further provides that employers will be required to provide notice to employees prior to using AI for such employment-related purposes.  The law applies to any employers employing one or more employees within Illinois during 20 or more calendar weeks during the calendar year. 
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Webinars 3 results

Webinar | 02.22.24, 12:00 PM EST - 1:00 PM EST

Third Thursday: New York State and Local Employment Law Updates

Please join us for the next edition of Third Thursday – Crowell & Moring’s Labor and Employment Update, a webinar series dedicated to helping our clients stay on top of developing law and emerging compliance issues.

Webinar | 06.13.23, 2:00 PM EDT - 3:00 PM EDT

Navigating New York City’s Automated Employment Decision Tools Law and California’s Emerging Law: Compliance, Risks, and Practical Guidance

Please join us for a webinar on New York City’s law regulating “automated employment decision tools.”

Webinar | 01.11.23, 8:00 AM EST - 9:00 AM EST

Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Guidance under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

Please join us on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 for a complimentary one-hour webinar addressing several of the most important requirements for earning enhanced tax credits under the IRA. 
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Speaking Engagements 3 results