Insights

The U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”), various federal agencies, and Congress are all actively investigating recipients of federal funding for alleged waste, fraud and abuse—with a keen focus on recipients of hundreds of billions of dollars in grants, loans, and other funding through the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Our experienced panel will discuss the potential legal and political exposure arising from those investigations, and how to mitigate that risk by establishing best practices for responding to agency and congressional investigations.

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. 

Join our presenters David Ginsberg, Derick D. Dailey, and Yuan Zhou as they explore state-led DOGE efforts across the country, and the implications and collateral impacts faced by state and local government contractors.  

With the launch of Crowell’s Evolving AI Legal and Policy Landscape tracker in 2023, we formed a team of attorneys and policy professionals tasked with monitoring and reporting on the most notable developments around AI. Join us for a roundtable discussion regarding worldwide legal and policy developments since July 2024 and what you need to know in 2025. Our presenters Jillian Ambrose, Sari Depreeuw, Kate Growley, and Linda Malek will explore...

Employers continue to grapple with complex legal, HR, and administrative challenges related to managing remote, hybrid, and in-person teams across multiple jurisdictions. The dynamic nature of employment laws, which vary significantly between states and are subject to frequent changes, adds another layer of complexity.

In the first quarter of 2025, the U.S. Government has issued a myriad of policy statements and Executive Orders with far-reaching impacts for government contractors and grant recipients. Many federal government agencies have directed contractors and grant recipients to stop work, de-scope contracts, and issued termination notices. The impacts of these policy directives and their implementation are significant – for private companies, non-profits, and universities. Our discussion will focus on the steps that contractors and grant recipients can take now, to preserve your rights and protect the bottom line.

Please join Crowell & Moring attorneys, Steve Byers, Nkechi Kanu, Tully McLaughlin, and Jessica Chao for a webinar covering the latest developments stemming from the Department of Justice's Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative.

Over the past two weeks, the U.S. Government has issued policy statements and Executive Orders with far-reaching impacts for government contractors and grant recipients. Some federal government agencies have already directed contractors and grant recipients to stop work, while others have already begun to de-scope contracts, and issue termination notices. The U.S. Government has also announced new tariffs on goods coming from Canada, Mexico, and China. The impacts of these policy directives and their implementation are significant – for private companies, non-profits, and universities.

The FAR Council recently released a proposed rule (the “FAR CUI Rule”) that would amend the FAR to implement federal government-wide Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) cybersecurity, training, and incident reporting requirements for government contractors and subcontractors.  

On 23 January 2025 at 16:00 CET, Crowell will host a webinar on the new Trump Administration and what it means for businesses outside the US. It will focus, in particular, on the Trump Administration’s policy objectives, how they will be implemented, and the legal and real-world impacts. By the date of the webinar, the new Trump Administration is expected to have issued its first Executive Orders, and there will be more clarity on their scope and content.  

Please join Crowell & Moring attorneys Michael Samuels, Liam O’Reilly, Sarah Styles, and John McCarthy for a webinar regarding GSA Multiple Award Schedule Contractor Teaming Arrangements (“CTAs”). 

Join Crowell & Moring for an insightful webinar as we reflect on 2024 and look ahead to 2025.

Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Group invites government contractors to a webinar in which we address the most consequential sections of the FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, including changes related to cybersecurity, supply chain, small business, and acquisition policy.

This Transportation industry-focused discussion will help you identify, understand, and prepare for the impact of the new administration on your business.

Join Sadina Montani and Corey Hirsch for a discussion on the current state of employment law as it pertains to geographically diverse workforces. They will explore recent trends, notable recent changes and updates, and the legal implications of employing individuals across various U.S. jurisdictions.

In this webinar, experienced bid protest practitioners, Amy O’Sullivan, Anuj Vohra, Olivia Lynch, and Cherie Owen discuss some of the most common mistakes contractors make with respect to the bid protest process, and how to avoid them

Updates on Developments in Various Small Business Topics for Federal Procurement 

Join our expert panel from Crowell's White Collar & Regulatory Enforcement, Investigations, and Labor and Employment teams as they provide a comprehensive overview of what these policies mean for companies and practical steps they can take to ensure they are in alignment.