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Firm News 6 results

Firm News | 4 min read | 07.22.26

Crowell & Moring Marks Six Months of Legora Integration with Transformative Results Across Global Platform

Washington, D.C. – July 22, 2026 – Crowell & Moring LLP today shared results from its firmwide integration of Legora as a collaborative AI platform. Crowell has realized significant gains in opportunities to deliver for clients across practices and jurisdictions.  
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Firm News | 3 min read | 05.08.25

Senior DOJ Appellate Attorney Elizabeth Hecker Joins Crowell & Moring, Bolstering Education Practice

Elizabeth Hecker, former acting deputy chief and special litigation counsel in the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division’s Appellate Section, has joined Crowell & Moring as senior counsel in the Litigation Group. Hecker brings more than two decades of experience leading litigation in the federal court of appeals, with a focus on cases involving education and matters related to Title IV, Title VI, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

Firm News | 1 min read | 03.11.25

Daily Journal Honors Crowell & Moring Victory in University of California Case

Los Angeles – March 11, 2025: The Daily Journal recognized Crowell & Moring’s victory in Mass v. The Regents of the University of California as one of the “Top Verdicts of 2024.”

Client Alerts 50 results

Client Alert | 2 min read | 09.08.26

IRS Takes Aim: Proposed Rule Threatens Tax-Exempt Status of Private Schools

On September 4, 2026, the IRS published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled “Racial Nondiscrimination in Private Schools” (REG-119986-25). The proposed rule would extend the prohibition against racial discrimination in private schools to policies and practices that are intended to serve “remedial or diversity-related objectives,” such as those commonly associated with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Under the proposed rule, any private primary or secondary school, college, professional or trade school, or university, would lose its tax-exempt status if it adopts, maintains, or enforces any policy or practice that considers race, color, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of any admissions policy, scholarship or loan program, athletic program, or other school-administered program. Comments are due November 3, 2026, and, if finalized, the proposed rule would go into effect on May 31, 2027. 
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Client Alert | 4 min read | 09.02.26

The CSC Is Investigating: What Its New NIL Enforcement Memo Means for Institutions

On August 20, 2026, the College Sports Commission (CSC) released a memorandum outlining how its Department of Investigations (DOI) is approaching enforcement of name, image, and likeness (NIL); revenue sharing; and roster limit rules. The memo signals that the CSC’s enforcement apparatus is fully operational and that Division I institutions should prepare for direct investigative engagement.
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Client Alert | 6 min read | 07.07.26

Special Master Denies Motion to Exclude MMRs and Brand Sponsors from "Associated Entity" Definition under NCAA House Settlement; CSC Updates Enforcement Policy

As schools, athletes, and other entities continue to navigate the boundaries of the House Settlement (In Re College Athlete NIL Litigation, No. 4:20-cv-03919-CW), at least one recent decision made clear a court’s position on what qualifies as an Associated Entity under the settlement. As noted previously, the College Sports Commission (CSC) sent out a rules reminder in January regarding Associated Entities. Under the House Settlement, these entities include those
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Press Coverage | 06.28.16

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Publications 9 results

Publication | 01.28.25

Will Higher Education Institutions Face Enhanced Cybersecurity Requirements?

U.S. colleges and universities watched closely this summer when the DOJ, in a novel move, scrutinized the cybersecurity compliance of a research lab at an academic institution.
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Webinars 1 result

Webinar | 05.08.25, 12:00 PM EDT - 1:00 PM EDT

Federal Grants: The First 100 Days of the Trump Administration

Federal grants are one of the areas most affected by changes under the Trump Administration. Join Crowell & Moring attorneys as we explore how Administration actions continue to impact grant recipients; discuss best practices in response to suspensions and terminations of awards, delays in payment, and changes to programmatic requirements; and share insights about pending and likely litigation. 

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Podcasts 1 result

Podcast | 03.02.26

Let’s Talk FCA: Gender-Affirming Care and Anti-DEI Executive Orders

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