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Firm News 3 results

Firm News | 2 min read | 05.22.26

Crowell & Moring Represents Kanders & Company in Acquisition of Ginkgo Bioworks’ Biosecurity Business

May 22, 2026: A Crowell & Moring team represented Kanders & Company in a complex carveout transaction in which Kanders acquired the biosecurity business of publicly traded Ginkgo Bioworks. The resulting company, Perimeter Systems, has launched as the world’s first integrated biosecurity infrastructure platform, designed to transform biological signals into real-time intelligence and accelerate decisive response. At closing, Perimeter secured $60 million in growth capital, led by Kanders in partnership with SCS Financial, Goldcrest Capital, Four Cities Capital, and the Safe Artificial Intelligence Fund (SAIF).
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Firm News | 1 min read | 07.01.25

Crowell Represents Parsons Corporation in Strategic $89M Acquisition

Washington – July 1, 2025: A Crowell & Moring team represented Parsons Corporation in its $89 million acquisition of Chesapeake Technology International, a defense technology firm known for its advanced capabilities supporting all-domain operations and the Indo-Pacific Command.
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Firm News | 2 min read | 01.10.23

Crowell Represents Aerial Armor in Sale to Dedrone Holdings Inc.

Washington – January 10, 2022: Crowell & Moring represented the founders of Aerial Armor in the sale of the company to Dedrone Holdings Inc., a leader in smart airport security.
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Client Alerts 10 results

Client Alert | 7 min read | 11.02.26

DOL Finalizes PBM Fee Disclosure Requirements

On October 29, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) issued a 350-page final rule requiring providers of pharmacy benefit management services and their affiliated brokers and consultants to disclose fees and compensation received to fiduciaries of covered large, self-insured ERISA group health plans. According to DOL’s accompanying fact sheet, the disclosures will give employers more visibility into the payments PBMs may receive from various sources and help fiduciaries evaluate and monitor arrangements over time. 
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Client Alert | 3 min read | 08.21.25

FLSA Overtime Reporting and Withholding

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the Act), signed on July 4, 2025, allows a deduction from an individual’s personal tax return on Form 1040 for “qualified overtime compensation” as defined in new Code § 225. The amount that can be deducted from the employee’s return is capped at $12,500 with the maximum then adjusted down if the employee’s AGI exceeds certain limits. This deduction is permitted in 2025.
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Client Alert | 4 min read | 07.16.25

One Big Beautiful Bill Act Impact on Employee Benefits

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the OBBBA) which amended a number of Internal Revenue Code provisions related to employee benefits and compensation. Although not an exhaustive list, below are the provisions we expect will have the greatest impact on compensation and benefits for mid- and larger sized employers.
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Press Coverage 3 results

Press Coverage | 04.01.25

Questioning Authority

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Press Coverage | 03.01.23

Cash Balance Plans Gain In Popularity

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Events 3 results

Event | 05.20.24, 3:45 PM CDT

2024 BCBS Law, Audit, Compliance & Ethics Conference

Crowell & Moring Partner Anthony Provenzano and Senior Counsel Kristy Wrigley-Durer, will be speaking at the 2024 BCBS Law, Audit, Compliance & Ethics Conference, taking place May 20, 2024, in Nashville, TN. Their presentation, "Potential Impact of Losing Chevron Deference in Employee Benefits Regulation," will take place at 3:45 PM CT.

Event | 04.15.24 - 04.17.24

AHLA Health Care Transactions

Crowell & Moring Senior Counsel Kristy Wrigley-Durer, a member of the firm's Tax and Health Care Groups, will be speaking at the AHLA Health Care Transactions Conference, taking place April 15-17, 2024 in Nashville, TN. Her presentation, "Don't be a Deal Killer!  Best Practices for Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation in Mergers & Acquisitions," will take place at 1:30 p.m. CT. 

Event | 09.14.23 - 09.15.23

37th Annual Managing Tax Audits and Appeals: Hot Topics in Tax from Planning to Litigation

Crowell & Moring’s Tax Group invites you to join us for the 37th Annual Managing Tax Audits and Appeals. The seminar will provide an overview of everything you need to know about recent developments and hot topics in tax, from planning through litigation, including perspectives from the IRS.
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Webinars 2 results

Webinar | 07.30.24, 1:00 PM EDT - 2:00 PM EDT

Loper Bright and the Future of Judicial Review – Focus on Health Care and Benefits Regulation and Enforcement

The recent decision in Loper Bright is expected by many to impact judicial review of agency regulations and possibly how agencies approach drafting and enforcing regulations.

Webinar | 06.13.24, 12:30 PM EDT - 1:30 PM EDT

Midyear ERISA Fiduciary Update

Crowell lawyers Anthony Provenzano, Joseph Urwitz, Kristy Wrigley-Durer and Jason Sandoval will provide an update on the recent issues and case law surrounding ERISA’s fiduciary duties.

Speaking Engagements 6 results