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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.

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 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.

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. 

 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. 

As geopolitical tensions escalate around the world—from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine to rising hostilities involving Iran—the line between cyber warfare and kinetic military action has never been more blurred. Nation-state actors are no longer limiting their aggression to the battlefield. Join us for an urgent and timely discussion on what these escalating threats mean for your organization—and what you can do about them today.

Join Sadina Montani, Rachel Lesser, and Stephon Howie for a discussion on the current state of employment law as it pertains to geographically diverse workforces. 

Commercial Solutions Openings (CSOs) represent a new and exciting opportunity for some, a disruptive force for others, and one of many strategic tools for more. Our upcoming roundtable discussion with Oliver Wyman, a Marsh business, brings together perspectives so you can gain a clear, practical understanding of what CSOs mean for your pipeline, risk posture, and next bid.

 In this webinar, our attorneys will provide advice on affirmative steps importers should take to preserve rights to refunds and answer your questions about the litigation and the Supreme Court’s decision.

A team of attorneys from Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Group will present on the most consequential changes for government contractors from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, including the bill’s significant changes to defense acquisition, sourcing restrictions, and interactions between the Defense Industrial Base and the Department of War.  

Your company has communicated to regulators and is ready to execute a Fast Track product recall in the Unites States. This webinar will cover the fundamental steps and considerations to execute a recall in a manner that minimizes business disruption and ensures compliance with regulatory expectations. 

Join Crowell & Moring for an insightful webinar as we reflect on 2025 and discuss what’s on the horizon for 2026.