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Firm News 43 results

Firm News | 1 min read | 03.16.26

Matthew F. Ferraro Authors Dealing with Deepfakes Chapter in ABA Cybersecurity Handbook

Washington D.C. – March 16, 2026: Partner Matthew F. Ferraro has authored Chapter 6: Dealing with Deepfakes: The Role for Lawyers and Law Firms in The ABA Cybersecurity Handbook: Cybersecurity, Its Legal Implications, and the Emerging Risk of AI (4th ed., Jeffrey M Allen & Candace M Jones eds.), which was recently published by the American Bar Association.
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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 | 10.29.25

Crowell Secures Victory for Mondelēz in False Advertising Alleged “Greenwashing” Suit

Chicago – October 29, 2025: Crowell & Moring secured a complete dismissal with prejudice of a proposed class action suit on behalf of Mondelēz, LLC in the Northern District of Illinois.
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Client Alerts 146 results

Client Alert | 4 min read | 04.01.26

Supreme Court Rejects “Mere Knowledge” Standard for Contributory Copyright Infringement in Cox v. Sony, Reverses $1 Billion Judgment Against Cox

On March 25, 2026, in Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed a $1 billion verdict against Cox. The judgment was the result of a jury trial in which Sony claimed that Cox was liable for contributory copyright infringement because it knew that its customers were using its service to infringe yet did not respond with sufficient diligence to prevent that infringement.
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Client Alert | 2 min read | 02.11.26

Clicking All the Right Boxes: FTC Moves to Revive “Click-to-Cancel” Rule Following Eighth Circuit Vacatur

On July 8, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit vacated the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Rule Concerning Subscriptions and Other Negative Option Plans, commonly known as the “Click-to-Cancel” rule. As detailed in a previous client alert, the rule was intended to regulate negative option plans[1]— such as subscriptions and automatic renewals — by imposing stringent requirements on businesses, including streamlined cancellation processes and enhanced disclosure obligations. The Eighth Circuit vacated the Click-to-Cancel rule because it found that the FTC had failed to comply with mandatory procedural requirements. As a result, the rule is no longer in effect, and businesses are not currently subject to its mandates.
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Client Alert | 3 min read | 12.31.25

Raising the Bar: New York Expands Consumer Protection Law with FAIR Business Practices Act

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed into law the most significant update to New York’s consumer protection law in 45 years — the Fostering Affordability and Integrity through Reasonable Business Practices Act, or FAIR Business Practices Act — expanding the scope of the state’s authority to now challenge unfair and abusive business practices. The measure, backed by New York Attorney General (“AG”) Letitia James and signed on December 19, 2025, amends New York’s General Business Law § 349, giving regulators new tools to protect consumers and promote fair marketplace practices.
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Press Coverage 49 results

Publications 26 results

Publication | 02.26.26

Dealing with Deepfakes: The Role for Lawyers and Law Firms

The ABA Cybersecurity Handbook

Publication | 01.15.25

Consumer Products: Microplastics Are Ubiquitous. So, Increasingly, Are the Class Action Suits They’re Spawning

In August 2024 judge’s decision to dismiss a major class action claim against bottled water makers will likely do little to stem the flow of microplastics litigation in the year ahead, says Meshach Rhoades, managing partner of Crowell & Moring’s Denver office.
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Publication | 01.15.25

Sustainability: 100 Percent Ethical Sourcing? Zero Emissions? Recyclable? Class Action Plaintiffs Beg To Differ

Expect the recent surge in class actions challenging sustainability claims made by consumer goods companies to continue in the year ahead, says Crowell & Moring partner Jason Stiehl, who is a member of the firm’s Litigation and Advertising and Brand Protection groups.
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Events 10 results

Event | 05.29.25, 3:00 PM CDT - 5:00 PM CDT

2024-2025 IP Case Review

Catch up with significant IP decisions rendered in the last year in the areas of copyright, trademark, and patent law. Emily Kappers (Copyright) of Crowell & Moring, Jennifer Mikulina (Trademark) of McDermott, Will & Emory, and Katie Schelli (Patent) of Irwin IP will be explaining helpful takeaways and their potential impacts on the state of intellectual property law. Join us in person at McDermott, Will & Emory at 444 W Lake St. on May 29th beginning at 3:00pm or attend and ask questions virtually starting at 3:30pm. CLE credit is pending.

Event | 04.23.25, 6:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT

Copyright, Meet Antitrust

Event | 03.12.25 - 03.13.25, 8:00 AM CDT - 6:00 PM CDT

World Intellectual Property Review Summit

Crowell was a silver sponsor of The World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) Summit in Chicago March 12 and 13. The conference topic was “Create A Winning IP Strategy: Overcome Market Uncertainty, Harness AI, And Improve Efficiency."

Webinars 13 results

Webinar | 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.

Webinar | 01.22.26, 3:00 PM EST - 4:00 PM EST

Recall Execution Bootcamp: Practical Skills for Fast-Track Recalls

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. 

Webinar | 06.11.25, 12:00 PM EDT - 1:00 PM EDT

Section 230: Implications for Digital Platforms, Online Businesses and E-Commerce

Section 230 was enacted as part of the United States Communications Decency Act (CDA), providing immunity to interactive computer service providers for third-party content. Known as “the 26 words that created the internet,” this statute is responsible for the development of the modern internet as we know it. 

Blog Posts 28 results

Blog Post | 03.24.25

FTC Blog Updates March 10 – March 14

Crowell & Moring’s Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer

Blog Post | 02.11.25

FTC Updates (January 13 – January 31, 2025)

Crowell & Moring’s Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer

Blog Post | 01.16.25

FTC Updates (December 30 – January 10, 2025)

Crowell & Moring’s Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer