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The Trump administration has sharpened its focus on hospital systems as a key driver of rising health care costs, and the DOJ and FTC are actively patrolling for anticompetitive conduct and mergers that contribute to these rising costs. Managed care organizations are a critical source of evidence in these investigations and are likely to receive Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs), be contacted by agency staff, or may consider proactively engaging with antitrust authorities to address competitive concerns in their markets.

Microplastics are plastic particles found across the environment—in water supplies, food sources, and human tissue—and have emerged as a frontline legal and regulatory issue. The science is developing quickly, and regulatory and litigation activity is following close behind, from EPA's inclusion of microplastics on its draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6) as a priority contaminant group to growing state legislation and an expanding wave of private litigation. Companies across industries are facing increasing uncertainty and risk.

Every deal has a lifecycle — and at each stage, competition law and foreign direct investment (FDI) rules have the potential to change the outcome. Knowing where the risks lie, and how to manage them, can make all the difference. Join us for a practical session in which we will guide you through the full lifecycle of a deal from a competition and FDI perspective.

The November 3 midterm elections will decide control of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. In turn, the outcome determines who controls committee investigative agendas–and subpoena authority–in the new Congress that will convene in January 2027. Join Crowell & Moring partners James P. Bair and Sharmi Das 48 hours after Election Day for a timely analysis of what the results mean for congressional oversight of companies, executives, and industries across sectors, including technology, government contracting, financial services, education, and health care.

Join Crowell & Moring's State AG Group for the second part of a two-part series examining the 2026 State Attorney General elections and what they mean for businesses operating across the United States.

Join Crowell & Moring's State AG Group for part one of a webinar series examining the 2026 State Attorney General elections and what they mean for businesses operating across the United States.

The Supreme Court's 2025–26 term took up several momentous cases that will influence and, in key respects, reorient constitutional separation-of-powers principles moving forward. Join the D.C. Bar Administrative Law and Agency Practice Community for a discussion of the key takeaways from the Supreme Court's 2025-26 term. This panel will examine decisions addressing the scope of executive branch authority, including cases involving tariffs issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the removal of leaders of so-called independent agencies. The discussion will also address significant orders issued on the Court's emergency docket and what these decisions and orders signal about the distinct roles the three branches of federal government play in shaping the administrative state.

Join Crowell & Moring’s Insurance Recovery Group for a webinar addressing insurance coverage opportunities for governmental investigations and best practices.

This presentation will explain the legal framework of the Directive and offer practical guidance on the importance of insuring one’s hiring processes are gender-bias free and of setting up robust pay structures, based on objective and gender-neutral criteria.  

Join Crowell & Moring for a timely webinar on the FCC's recent expansions of its Covered List, which now prohibits foreign-made routers, power inverters, and advanced robotic devices on national security grounds.

Join Crowell & Moring attorneys as they discuss the Small Business Administration’s proposed rulemaking that could result in drastic increases to its size thresholds, thereby radically increasing the small business base.

Join our multidisciplinary team of EU and U.S. legal professionals for a practical discussion focused on helping companies successfully pursue opportunities in the EU defense, security, and aerospace markets. Rather than exploring the legal framework in theory, we will provide actionable guidance and real-world insights that can be applied directly to business operations and strategic decision-making.

Co-Hosted by Kharon. This webinar will cover the 1260H implementation timeline, evolving screening obligations for government contractors, and the broader implications for supply chain risk management.

Join our Crowell & Moring partners for a webinar exploring AI liability, focusing on chatbots and generative AI, recent rulings on product liability in the digital realm, and new laws. This session will provide high-level legal strategies to manage risk and liability across AI applications, including white-label chatbots, virtual assistants, synthetic media, and employment tools.

Join experienced practitioners from Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts and White Collar & Regulatory Enforcement groups as they examine hot topics in False Claims Act practice in 2026 and what they mean for government contractors and more. 

We are pleased to invite you to a practical webinar designed for junior legal counsels seeking to deepen their understanding of mergers and acquisitions. Whether you are at the beginning of your career in corporate law or looking to strengthen your grasp of the M&A process, this session will offer concrete, practice‑oriented insights drawn from real transaction experience.

The Supreme Court's landmark decision on IEEPA tariffs has fundamentally reshaped the legal and commercial landscape for importers, exporters, manufacturers, investors, and the companies that serve them. Whether you are seeking refunds on duties already paid, defending against tariff-related litigation, or managing the ripple effects through your supply chain and shareholder base, the strategic calculus has changed — and time is of the essence.

Crowell is the leading firm advising companies on the impact of the tariffs imposed by President Trump, including those under IEEPA. As a result of our representation of hundreds of clients in both IEEPA recovery litigation, follow-on class actions, and related matters, we are able to provide unique insights on the current tariff landscape. Our attorneys bring together cross-disciplinary experience in trade law, class action defense, commercial litigation, claims trading, and vendor contracts to give you a comprehensive picture of the post-ruling environment.

 Join Crowell partners Joanna Forster, Toni Michelle Jackson, and Jordan Ludwig for a focused discussion on the risks your business faces and the concrete steps you can take now — from reviewing your pricing practices and privacy policies to managing risks.