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Firm News 46 results

Firm News | 2 min read | 02.03.26

World Trademark Review Ranks Crowell & Moring in WTR 1000 2026 Guide

Chicago – February 3, 2026: World Trademark Review has once again recognized Crowell & Moring as a top trademark firm in its 2026 guide. Crowell received the highest ranking—gold—in Illinois for enforcement and litigation, and prosecution and strategy. The firm also achieved “Recommended” status in the International category and silver in the U.S. National and Belgium categories, and earned recognition as a top firm in California. Crowell is one of only three firms in Illinois to earn a gold ranking both for litigation and prosecution. 
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Firm News | 1 min read | 12.11.25

Judy He Honored with Public Interest Law Initiative’s Fellow Alumni Award

Chicago – December 11, 2025: The Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI) honored Chicago counsel Judy He with its Fellow Alumni Award for her outstanding commitment to public interest law, pro bono service, and providing equal access to justice.
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Firm News | 3 min read | 12.02.25

Crowell & Moring’s Chicago Office Relocates to Premier Space at 300 North LaSalle Amid Recent Growth

Chicago – December 2, 2025: Building on continued momentum and expansion in Chicago, Crowell & Moring has moved into new office space at 300 N. LaSalle in the River North neighborhood. The firm will occupy 48,966 fully renovated square feet across two floors of the 60-story landmark tower. The move comes on the heels of recent growth in Crowell’s Chicago office, including the addition of 25 health care attorneys in August.
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Client Alerts 214 results

Client Alert | 4 min read | 05.12.26

USPTO Issues Updated Best Practices Memorandum on Subject Matter Eligibility Declarations (SMEDs) Under Rule 132

On April 30, 2026, USPTO Director John A. Squires issued an updated memorandum superseding the December 4, 2025, guidance on Best Practices for Submission of Rule 132 Subject Matter Eligibility Declarations (SMEDs). The USPTO has also created a new position — Deputy Commissioner for Patents focusing on AI Policy, Practice, and Operations — and has welcomed longtime practitioner and private-sector AI expert Barry Schindler to this role. This alert summarizes the key updates and actionable guidance for patent applicants and practitioners.
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Client Alert | 6 min read | 05.08.26

WISeR Under Scrutiny: AI Claims Review Debate Reaches CMS

The appropriate use of AI tools during the claims review process continues to be a major topic of debate within the health care industry — but in recent weeks, emerging litigation has inspired critics to turn their attention specifically to the technology’s application within federal health programs. On March 25, 2026, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) filed a lawsuit against the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), citing the agency’s alleged failure to answer a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records the EFF believes will provide crucial insight into the design, safeguards, vendor relationships, and real-world performance of the Medicare Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) Model, CMS’s  AI-driven prior authorization pilot program for certain Medicare services.
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Client Alert | 4 min read | 05.05.26

Are Skinny Labels Getting Heavier for Generics? Key Takeaways from Hikma v. Amarin, the Supreme Court's First Patent Case Since 2023

As prescription drug prices continue to soar in the United States, the Supreme Court recently heard the highly anticipated oral arguments in Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. v. Amarin Pharma, Inc., the first patent case at the Court since 2023. While the Justices did not seem motivated to make significant changes to the current standards for induced patent infringement, the stakes are high for brand and generic pharmaceutical companies, as each side continues to wrestle with the main dilemma that this case raises: What is the right balance between marketing skinny labels to engage in lawful generic competition and avoiding induced infringement liability?
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Press Coverage 111 results

Press Coverage | 03.12.26

Business Development as Theater with Jason Stiehl

The Rainmaking Podcast

Press Coverage | 03.02.26

Notable Women in Law 2026

Crain's Chicago Business

Publications 60 results

Publication | 04.09.26

Navigating Deepfakes in Litigation, Arbitration, and Mediation

American Bar Association, GPSolo March/April 2026

Publication | July-August 2025

Bipartisan Push for Patent Law Reform

Intellectual Property & Technology Law Journal

Events 18 results

Event | 04.09.26, 11:30 AM CDT - 1:30 PM CDT

A Journey of a Dupe: Crossing the Line from Dupe to Counterfeit

Andrew Avsec, Virginia Marino, and Howard Michael will host a collaborative discussion on the journey of a dupe, covering the full spectrum of IP issues, including trademark, trade dress, design patent, and copyright.

Event | 02.25.26 - 02.28.26

IPBA New Delhi: Annual Meeting and Conference

The 2026 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. This year's focus is on "The Future of Law: Agility, Creativity & Change."

Jeremy Iloulian, a counsel in our International Trade practice, will be speaking on “Opening or Closing Gates? Market Access in Global Infrastructure Construction: Between Openness and Strategic Protection”.

Event | 09.18.25, 5:30 PM EDT - 7:30 PM EDT

2025 Chicago Alumni Reception

Get ready to reconnect with friends and colleagues! Crowell is hosting an attorney alumni event on September 18, 2025. We look forward to welcoming alumni of Crowell and Brinks Gilson & Lione to enjoy another memorable reunion on Porter Kitchen & Deck’s al fresco riverfront deck. All are welcome whether you’re now in private practice, an in-house position, or retired.
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Webinars 6 results

Webinar | 06.05.24, 12:00 PM CDT - 1:00 PM CDT

NAFA Transactional Integrity Webinar: Navigating Russian Sanctions

In a panel moderated by Stewart H. Lapayowker, Esq. (Lapayowker Jet Counsel P.A.) and sponsored by the National Aircraft Finance Association, Crowell attorneys Caroline Brown and Jeremy Iloulian alongside Cassia Sant'Anna (Corporate Trade Compliance Officer for Embraer S.A.) will dive into Russian-related sanctions and export controls and what they mean for the due diligence process surrounding purchasing and selling aircrafts. They will address critical areas such as:

Webinar | 02.02.24, 8:55 AM EST - 12:20 PM EST

North Carolina Bar Association: Red Flags: Navigating the Hurricane (2024 Corporate Counsel Section CLE)

International trade and foreign investment laws are changing quickly, particularly as a result of the heated political environment in Washington, D.C., and rising tensions between the U.S. and China. Even companies that are traditionally out of the flood plain need to heed the potential for a 100-year flood!

Webinar | 11.10.22, 3:00 AM PST - 4:00 AM PST

Orange County Bar Association Health Care Law Section Webinar: 3D Printing at the Point of Care: Compliance and Liability Concerns

Attorneys John Fuson, Hilary Johnson, Robbie Jost, and Andrew McElligott will present a webinar for the Orange County Bar Association Health Care Law Section titled, "3D Printing at the Point of Care: Compliance and Liability Concerns" on Thursday, November 10, 2022. This session will provide (1) a primer on how the FDA regulates medical devices, (2) an outline of how FDA plans to regulate 3D printing of devices at the point of care and legal issues raised by this new model as compared to traditional manufacturing, (3) an examination of the state of product liability litigation when it comes to 3D printed devices and the potential product liability risks when healthcare facilities take on the role of traditional manufacturers, and (4) an analysis of different intellectual property scenarios healthcare facilities must be aware of when 3D printing POC devices.
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Speaking Engagements 52 results

Blog Posts 66 results

Blog Post | 05.07.26

Government Contractors, Take Note: Illinois Court Curtails Broad BIPA Exemption

 Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Legal Forum 

Blog Post | 04.24.26

Bipartisan Coalition of State AGs Backs Federal PBM Transparency Rule

Crowell & Moring’s State AG Blog

Podcasts 2 results

Podcast | 03.05.26

Writer’s Block Is Dead: Drew McElligott on AI in Legal Practice

DeepIP “IP Innovators”

Podcast | 05.13.24

Global Trade Talks: Expanded U.S. Sanctions and Export Control Authorities Included in the Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan Aid Bills

Global Trade Talks is a podcast that shares brief perspectives on key global issues on international trade, current events, business, law, and public policy as they impact our lives. In this session, hosts and International Trade Practice Leaders Nicole Simonian and Dj Wolff talk with Crowell lawyers Jeremy Iloulian and Laurel Saito about the significant new sanctions and export control authorities included in the recently enacted National Security Supplemental fiscal package. While this legislation is best known for providing U.S. foreign aid commitments for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, it also contains critical trade related provisions that (i) expand the statute of limitations for U.S. sanctions violations; (ii) give the President new authorities to coordinate sanction efforts with the US and UK; (iii) expand sanctions and export controls on Iran (with some targeting Chinese financial institutions); and (iv) provide for new sanctions authorities targeting terror groups.
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