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Firm News 41 results

Firm News | 11 min read | 06.05.25

Crowell Attains Leading Rankings in Chambers USA 2025

Washington – June 5, 2025: Crowell & Moring earned 80 rankings for 71 lawyers, as well as 43 national and statewide practice area rankings, in the Chambers USA 2025 guide. The rankings are driven by independent interviews of clients and lawyers at peer firms.

Firm News | 1 min read | 03.06.24

Law.com International’s Middle East Legal Awards Shortlists Crowell’s Doha Office for “Law Firm of the Year” and “Leader of the Year”

ALM Law.com International has shortlisted Crowell & Moring’s Doha office in its premier Middle East Legal Awards 2024 for the categories of “Law Firm of the Year – Qatar” and “Law Firm Leader of Year,” recognizing Doha managing partner Charbel Maakaron.

Firm News | 3 min read | 01.31.24

Aviation Lawyer Amna Arshad Returns to Crowell & Moring

Washington – January 31, 2024: Former federal aviation regulator Amna Arshad has returned to Crowell & Moring as a partner in the firm’s Aviation and Transportation practices.
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Client Alerts 43 results

Client Alert | 5 min read | 06.02.25

Supreme Court Emphasizes Agency Deference in NEPA Review

On May 29, 2025, the Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County. In a five-justice majority opinion written by Justice Kavanaugh, the Court held that the National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”) does not require review of the environmental impacts of “upstream” or “downstream” related projects, and reiterated: “The bedrock principle of judicial review in NEPA cases can be stated in a word: Deference.”[1] This decision comes as the federal government works to expedite what over the years have become lengthy NEPA review processes, and not long after the White House Council on Environmental Quality rescinded its NEPA regulations.
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Client Alert | 5 min read | 02.20.25

Declaration of No Independence: President Trump Asserts Control Over Independent Agencies Through Executive Order

On February 18, President Trump issued an Executive Order titled “Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies” that directs independent agencies (as well as Cabinet Departments and their sub-agencies) to route all “proposed and final significant regulatory” and budgetary actions through the White House and the Office of Management and Budget. If implemented to its full extent, this action will significantly strengthen the authority of the White House by weakening the political autonomy of these independent agencies. As an assertion of the President’s inherent powers under Article II of the U.S. Constitution, it also stands to weaken congressional influence over these independent agencies, both through the appropriations and confirmation processes.
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Client Alert | 5 min read | 04.23.24

Full Throttle Ahead: DOT and State AG Partnership to Bolster Federal Aviation Investigations Capability

There are very few issues that can unite Republican and Democratic State Attorneys General in today’s polarized political environment. Aviation is one of those issues.
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Press Coverage 9 results

Press Coverage | 02.01.24

Former FTC Commissioner Christine Wilson Joins Freshfields

The National Law Journal

Press Coverage | 10.13.23

Mary-Caitlin Ray – 2023 Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40 Award Recipient

National Business Aviation Association

Publications 4 results

Publication | 01.17.17

Investigations – Under Pressure and Out of Time

Crowell & Moring's Litigation Forecast 2017
Pressure. It’s the one constant for all legal departments, and general counsel rarely face more of it than when they’re leading an investigation that has made headlines and captured the public’s attention. In the digital age, the appetite for instant answers combined with intense public scrutiny has put tremendous pressure on every aspect of investigations—from the way facts are gathered to executive accountability, government relations, and managing the impact of the crisis on the brand and the stock price.
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Events 14 results

Event | 05.19.25 - 05.22.25

Law-Tech Connect and XPONENTIAL 2025

Join Crowell at Law-Tech Connect and AUVSI XPONENTIAL in Houston, where industry experts focus on how changes in technology, policy, safety, and society are shaping the uncrewed systems and robotics industry. Co-located at XPONENTIAL, Law-Tech Connect is designed to connect and inform all those involved in uncrewed and autonomous systems in a one-day session focused on the intersection between technology and legal issues.

Event | 02.18.25 - 02.20.25

IATA World Legal Symposium 2025

The IATA World Legal Symposium is the world's premier annual aviation law event, with a reputation for insight, relevance and value among in-house counsel, private practitioners and government lawyers alike. The event is well known for its engaging subject matter, outstanding speakers, lively debate and, of course, some of the best networking opportunities you'll find anywhere in the industry.

Event | 06.12.23, 12:00 PM EDT - 5:00 PM EDT

Energy Drone and Robotics Summit—Law Tech Connect

The Law-Tech Connect™ Workshop - Energy Edition is an educational event that aims to connect and inform all those involved in uncrewed systems (C-Suite, Compliance Officers, operators, engineers, attorneys, academics, students, etc.) in a dynamic one-day session of techno-legal content, focused on the energy sector. 

Webinars 4 results

Webinar | 07.11.23, 11:00 PM EDT - 12:00 PM EDT

Law-Tech Connect Workshop—Energy Edition: A Holistic Approach to Securing Energy Infrastructure

Crowell & Moring Counsel Mary-Caitlin Ray, a member of the firm's Aviation Practice Group, will be moderating the live Law-Tech Connect Interactive Workshop "A Holistic Approach to Securing Energy Infrastructre" alongside Associate Jacob Canter, a member of the firm's Litigation and Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice Groups, who will be a panelist. The workshop will take place virtually on July 11th at 11 a.m. ET.

Webinar | 03.01.22, 4:00 AM EST - 5:00 AM EST

Governance Trends in ESG for the Aerospace and Defense Sector

Strong corporate governance is integral to sustainability and successful ESG approaches in the global aerospace and defense sector. Investors and regulators alike are increasing focus on corporate governance processes and practices, from effective compliance programs and risk management to workforce development, diversity and inclusion. More than ever before, the governance factors of decision-making are taking center stage.
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Webinar | 10.22.20, 10:20 AM EDT - 11:35 AM EDT

2020 AZDroneFest & Education Expo

The 2020 AZDroneFest & Education Expo will take place on October 22-24, 2020. This all-virtual event is the place for anyone who is passionate about drones and cutting-edge technology. Commercial pilots, drone enthusiast and aerial cinematographers will learn about drones.
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Speaking Engagements 23 results

Blog Posts 6 results

Blog Post | 08.27.19

FAA Seeks Industry Cohorts to Administer Knowledge Test for Recreational Drone Operators

Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum

Blog Post | 10.20.16

Space Race Starts Anew as Virgin Galactic Files Trade Secrets Claims Against Rival

Crowell & Moring's Trade Secrets Trends

Podcasts 1 result

Podcast | 04.25.25

&Motion: An Overview of the Issues Facing the Transportation Industry Under the Trump Administration

&Motion sits down with industry expert, Chris Bonanti, and Crowell's own government affairs expert, Tracy Tolk, to discuss the numerous policy changes taking place in the new administration, their impact, and what the industry can expect going forward. Tariffs, emission standards, autonomous vehicles, AI, and global supply chain issues are all in play. Listen to these unique insights and how they may impact your business.
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