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Firm News 40 results

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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Firm News | 3 min read | 12.06.19

Latinvex Names Crowell & Moring as One of Latin America’s Top Law Firms of 2020

Washington – December 6, 2019: Crowell & Moring has been named as one of Latin America’s Top Law Firms of 2020 by Latinvex, a leading publisher of business and legal news about the region. Overall, the firm is listed among the top 50 global firms ranked for their legal work in Latin America. The firm ranked second in the publication’s Trade category, seventh in Aviation, ninth in FCPA & Fraud, and 14th in Corporate/M&A. Latinvex also named Crowell & Moring partner Ian Laird as one of Latin America’s “Top 100 Lawyers” earlier this year.

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Client Alerts 41 results

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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Client Alert | 1 min read | 02.29.24

IRS to Kickoff Audit Campaign Focused on Business Aircraft Users

Last week, the IRS announced plans to begin a campaign to audit personal use of business aircraft. The audits will focus on whether large corporations, partnerships and high-and ultra-high net worth aircraft owners have properly reported their business and personal aircraft usage for tax purposes, with a particular focus on ensuring that owners are only taking deductions to which they are entitled. Given the value of an aircraft, the amount of a deduction for aircraft related expenditures on a given taxpayer’s return can be in the tens of millions of dollars, and with more than 10,000 corporate jets operating in the U.S., IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel recognized that much is at stake with this campaign. The audit campaign is expected to focus initially on multinational and domestic corporations and complex partnerships but is expected to expand from there.

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Client Alert | 2 min read | 01.10.24

New Year, Larger Penalties: What DOT Regulated Businesses Need to Know

On December 28, 2023, the Department of Transportation (DOT) published a final rule increasing the statutory maximum monetary civil penalty for regulated entities. The final rule raised the minimum and maximum fines for 2024 by about 3.2 percent from the 2023 level across most DOT modes. The new fine amounts became effective on December 28, 2023 and will only apply to violations that take place after that date.

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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 | 01.31.24

Aviation Expert Returns To Crowell & Moring In DC

Law360

Press Coverage | 10.13.23

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

National Business Aviation Association

Publications 5 results

Publication | 08.29.19

Expecting A Pizza Delivered By Drone? It May Take A While

Law360

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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Publication | 05.28.15

Analyzing Data Trends To Shape Complex Litigation Strategy

Law360

Events 12 results

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.

Event | 05.08.23 - 05.11.23

Law Tech Connect- Xponential

Mary-Caitlin Ray will be speaking on "Safeguarding Privacy in the Age of Advanced Tech" at Law Tech Connect as part of the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International Xponential event in Denver, Colorado. Xponential brings together autonomy industry leaders to discuss the latest in uncrewed technology and how to turn the vision for the next generation of transportation into reality.

Event | 09.15.22 - 09.16.22, 4:00 AM EDT - 2:00 PM EDT

Air & Space Law 2022 Annual Meeting

The 2022 Forum on Air & Space Law 2022 Annual Conference will feature a series of keynote speakers, panels, breakout sessions, and fireside chats that will provide valuable overviews about hot issues concerning matters of critical importance to the aviation and aerospace industries.

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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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