Insights

This invitation is extended to our friends and colleagues in environment, energy, and sustainability, and related fields from across industry, government, and nonprofit sectors. This is the second in our Green Roof series of gatherings, intended to help foster connections and conversation amongst attendees.

Jurisdiction and admissibility are the gatekeepers of investor-State arbitration —determining if the dispute can be heard at all. From whether an investment qualifies under a treaty to whether a claim falls within the right time frame, these questions go to the very heart of what tribunals can and cannot decide. To what extent jurisdictional issues in investment arbitration have been influenced by standards, general principles and even case law stemming from public international law and the ICJ in particular? This panel, moderated by Ian Laird, will explore the evolving — and often contentious — terrain of jurisdiction and admissibility in ISDS.

Join Crowell at Law-Tech Connect and AUVSI XPONENTIAL in Houston, where industry experts focus on how changes in technology, policy, safety, and society are shaping the uncrewed systems and robotics industry. Co-located at XPONENTIAL, Law-Tech Connect is designed to connect and inform all those involved in uncrewed and autonomous systems in a one-day session focused on the intersection between technology and legal issues.

On May 13, 2025, Crowell & Moring and The George Washington University Competition Law Center hosted the Sixth Annual Antitrust and Tech Conference, which provided a platform for discussing pivotal issues in antitrust policy at this time of transition in leadership.

Join us for our 41st Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar (OOPS) where our experienced practitioners will provide timely and actionable insights on a variety of areas, including bid protests, small business issues, artificial intelligence, labor & employment, national security, supply chain, & export controls, government contracts IP, cybersecurity & privacy, claims, fraud, cost & pricing, grants & infrastructure, and procurement reform.

The American Bar Association's 2025 International Law Section (ILS) Annual Conference is a gathering of hundreds of attorneys from around the world designed to allow attendees to learn from experts who will address legal issues in various program tracks.

The 2025 IPBA Annual Meeting and Conference is focused on bringing together lawyers from over 65 legal jurisdictions throughout the world with a strong interest in the Asia-Pacific Region. With a focus on approaching global challenges that businesses face with foresight, optimism, and precision, attendees will connect and discuss developments of legal practice in a rapidly changing global environment.

You are invited to attend Crowell's CMMC Day, an in-person event dedicated to exploring the complexities of CMMC implementation and associated legal risks. This event will feature a series of insightful conversations with industry experts on topics such as prepping for assessments, risk management, and the government and private sector’s perspectives on CMMC. 

Going Back to the Basics - Custodial Interviews & Supervised Collections: Building a Defensible Foundation for eDiscovery

Despite advances in eDiscovery technology, custodial interviews and supervised collections remain essential to a defensible and efficient discovery process. This panel will explore why over-reliance on self-collections and search-term-only strategies can lead to incomplete data, increased costs, and court sanctions. Our experts will walk through best practices for conducting effective custodial interviews, identifying and preserving key data sources, and leveraging collaborative workflows that reduce risk and enhance review accuracy. Attendees will gain practical insights on integrating interviews with real-time collections, using tools like screen sharing, documenting workflows for defensibility, and addressing common client objections. Whether you're in-house, outside counsel, or a service provider, this session will help you elevate your approach to ESI identification, preservation, and collection.

Please join Crowell for a night of entertainment, hors d'oeuvres, and cocktails at Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse. We will be joined by musician Daniel John Roberts. 

We look forward to seeing you there!

Two Crowell & Moring partners will present their insights at the 73rd Antitrust Spring Meeting, which is a gathering of international antitrust/competition, consumer protection, and data privacy enforcers & professionals. The Spring Meeting is the largest gathering of competition, consumer protection, and data privacy professionals globally, with lawyers, academics, economists, enforcers, journalists, and students from around the world.

Cheryl A. Falvey will speak on "IoT Consumer Products Safety Issues" during the Internet of Things 2025: Everything Is Connected Conference. For additional details and an on demand version of the presentation, please visit here.

Join Crowell's Mark Klapow (moderator) and Warrington Parker (speaker) on March 27th at 10:00 AM CDT, along with Derron Blakely, General Counsel, Onebrief for a discussion of "Industry Panel Part I - Trade Secret Issues Affecting Software." On March 28th at 10:00 AM CDT, Mark Klapow will also be moderating a discussion of "Media Relations for Trade Secret Matters" along with Scott Lindlaw - FGS Global Inc. and Alex Lange, Trident DMG during the 2025 AIPLA Trade Secret Summit in Nashville, TN.

The Crisis of Investment Arbitration: What's Next? explores the challenges of protecting the environment within the current international investment law regime. It offers a comprehensive overview of International Investment Law, focusing on emerging trends that seek to integrate environmental values into arbitration between states and foreign investors. The panel will highlight key developments and challenges, while assessing potential pathways for harmonizing environmental protection with investment arbitration practices. It will also provide insights into how the evolving landscape might better accommodate environmental goals.

Please join Crowell’s Government Contracts Group for a current events Q&A and cocktail reception at the VUE Rooftop, perched above the Hotel Washington, with stunning city views.

The importance of Consumer Product Safety is a priority shared across stakeholder groups and across product sectors – indeed, it is the thread that ties ICPHSO members together. In the consumer product safety world, all perspectives and voices matter – yet leaders still emerge.

The IATA World Legal Symposium is the world's premier annual aviation law event, with a reputation for insight, relevance and value among in-house counsel, private practitioners and government lawyers alike. The event is well known for its engaging subject matter, outstanding speakers, lively debate and, of course, some of the best networking opportunities you'll find anywhere in the industry.

Join Crowell & Moring attorneys for an interactive session on tips and best practices for avoiding common pitfalls in reporting and recalling at the CPSC. This session will be held during the International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization (ICPHSO) Annual Meeting and Training Symposium. 

Caroline Brown is set to lead the keynote fireside discussion at the highly regarded 14th Annual New York Forum on Economic Sanctions hosted by ACI.

2024 has been a pivotal year for drug and medical device litigation, marked by significant case law developments that have reshape the landscape.