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Firm News 14 results

Firm News | 1 min read | 03.09.26

Crowell & Moring Ranked a Top Firm for Venture Capital Transactions in PitchBook’s 2025 Global League Tables

March 9, 2026: Crowell & Moring has been ranked in PitchBook’s 2025 annual Global League Tables among the top law firms for venture capital transactions. These rankings showcase the leading firms in venture capital based on a variety of criteria, including geography, transaction type, and sectors.
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Firm News | 1 min read | 03.09.26

Crowell & Moring Represents Kutt in Sale to Bitcoin Depot

New York – March 9, 2026: Crowell & Moring represented Kutt, a peer-to-peer social betting platform, in its sale to publicly traded Bitcoin ATM company Bitcoin Depot (Nasdaq: BTM).
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Firm News | 3 min read | 01.27.26

IP Attorney John Paik Joins Crowell & Moring’s Patents Group

Irvine, Calif. – January 27, 2026: John Paik, an intellectual property attorney with more than two decades of experience at leading law firms and technology companies, has joined Crowell & Moring as a partner in the firm’s Intellectual Property Department in Orange County.
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Client Alerts 22 results

Client Alert | 4 min read | 04.15.26

In Massachusetts, Section 230 Does Not Immunize Meta From Claims That Instagram’s Design Features Injure Children

Meta continues to face lawsuits around the country alleging that its platforms are designed to induce compulsive use by children. In March 2026, a California jury delivered a landmark verdict that Meta and YouTube were liable for allegedly addictive platform features that resulted in a child’s mental health distress.  
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Client Alert | 3 min read | 04.08.26

Northern District of California Court Holds State Tort and Contract Claims Not Preempted by Federal Copyright Act, Remands Reddit v. Anthropic to State Court

Last month, in a ruling that may carry significant implications for the artificial intelligence industry, a California federal court held that state tort and contract claims related to the training of AI models were not preempted by federal law and could proceed in state court. Because many AI models were trained in a similar fashion---by scraping data from online posts and repositories---the decision suggests other plaintiffs may bring such claims in state courts, in addition to federal claims of copyright infringement.
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Client Alert | 8 min read | 01.06.26

Beyond the Checkout: Retail's 2026 Legal Minefield

2026 will be a significant year for retailers and e-commerce companies, with significant changes on the horizon that will affect the entire industry and ecosystem. Potential headwinds and developments in product safety, pricing, artificial intelligence, data privacy, website compliance, and environmental responsibility are expected. But amidst these changes, there are likely significant opportunities that retail and e-commerce businesses can capitalize on.
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Press Coverage 5 results

Publications 8 results

Publication | 02.26.26

Dealing with Deepfakes: The Role for Lawyers and Law Firms

The ABA Cybersecurity Handbook

Publication | 07.10.25

Will Technology Disrupt Healthcare? Navigating the Regulatory Landscape

European Health & Pharmaceutical Law Review, 2025/2, p. 102-107

Publication | 01.15.25

Privacy: Plaintiffs’ Attorneys Test Theories To Bring Claims Against Companies Using Customer Data

After a surge in privacy class action lawsuits in 2024, San Francisco-based Crowell & Moring partner Kristin Madigan says she expects to see more of the same in the year ahead, as plaintiffs’ lawyers continue testing out new legal theories to bring claims against any company that collects, uses, or sells customer data.
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Events 3 results

Event | 04.18.23, 2:00 PM PDT - 7:00 PM PDT

Technology Trends and Predictions 2023: U.S. and Global Perspective

Please join us for a series of panels that will discuss and address the cutting-edge issues in technology impacting in-house legal teams navigating commercial risk and enforcement. This program will tackle important issues from Artificial Intelligence (AI) to antitrust, and from privacy issues to SEC regulatory schemes. Moreover, we recognize that many of the current, as well as future issues have an international component. Our presenters will provide companies with critical information not just on U.S. law and issues, but also touch button issues in Asia and Europe.

Event | 11.09.22, 3:00 AM EST - 1:00 PM EST

Washington Technology CMMC 2.0 Ecosystem Summit

Crowell & Moring Associate Michael Gruden, a member of the firm's Privacy & Cybersecurity Group, will be speaking at this year's Washington Technology CMMC 2.0 Ecosystem Summit, taking place virtually and at The Ritz-Carlton in Tyson's Corner on November 9th. His "Legal Spotlight" panel will take place at 2pm ET and Michael will join Washington Technology for a closer look at the legal considerations and associated risks of working in CMMC. Topics include risk assessment and management, supply chain considerations, and working with the defense industrial base on proper cloud service and FEDRAMP certification.
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Event | 09.19.22 - 09.23.22, 4:00 AM CDT - 2:00 PM CDT

Academy of European Law's Summer Course on European Information Technology Law

Crowell & Moring Partner Sari Depreeuw, a partner in Crowell & Moring’s Brussels office and a member of the firm’s Technology & Brand Protection Group, will be speaking at this year's Academy of European Law's Summer Course on European Information Technology Law, taking place in Trier, Germany on September 19-23. Her presentation, "The EU Legal Framework for Data, Big Data and Databases," will take place on September 22nd at 1:30 p.m. (local time).
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Webinars 4 results

Webinar | 01.25.23, 9:00 AM EST - 10:00 AM EST

Cases Show Real-World Laws Likely Apply In Metaverse

Endless articles rattle on about the brave new world of the metaverse, as if it’s an unprecedented step for commercial and social life. As lawyers, however, we know that there is precedent for everything. This presentation looks at the legal precedent that will likely inform the development of metaverse law. We will look at virtual-world cases involving both common law and federal law. We’ll also look at the pockets where virtual-world caselaw has yet to be developed and consider what types of precedent will fill those gaps. Finally, we’ll discuss what this all means for practitioners who hope to guide their clients in the metaverse.
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Webinar | 09.12.22 - 09.13.22, 7:00 AM EDT - 1:00 PM EDT

Internet of Things (IoT) 2022

Crowell & Moring Partner Kristin Madigan, a member of the firm's Privacy & Cybersecurity Group, will be speaking at this year's Annual Internet of Things Virtual National Institute, hosted by ABA's Science and Technology Law Section, will be taking place virtually September 12-13. Her presentation, "Privacy in the Multiverse of Madness: Protecting Data in Real Life and Beyond," will take place on September 13th from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET (CLE Offered).
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Webinar | 02.24.22, 6:00 AM CST - 8:00 AM CST

Selected IP/IT Topics in a Digital Environment

In Collaboration with the IBJ/IJE Intellectual property and information technology law has a broad scope and raises numerous concerns for company lawyers. Furthermore, the question often arises whether traditional concepts can still be applied in a digital environment. Our Technology & IP team will address some of the questions raised in the day-to-day practice, such as:
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Speaking Engagements 14 results