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Firm News 225 results

Firm News | 2 min read | 05.22.26

Crowell & Moring Represents Kanders & Company in Acquisition of Ginkgo Bioworks’ Biosecurity Business

May 22, 2026: A Crowell & Moring team represented Kanders & Company in a complex carveout transaction in which Kanders acquired the biosecurity business of publicly traded Ginkgo Bioworks. The resulting company, Perimeter Systems, has launched as the world’s first integrated biosecurity infrastructure platform, designed to transform biological signals into real-time intelligence and accelerate decisive response. At closing, Perimeter secured $60 million in growth capital, led by Kanders in partnership with SCS Financial, Goldcrest Capital, Four Cities Capital, and the Safe Artificial Intelligence Fund (SAIF).
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Firm News | 1 min read | 03.09.26

Crowell & Moring Ranked a Top Firm for Venture Capital Transactions in PitchBook’s 2025 Global League Tables

March 9, 2026: Crowell & Moring has been ranked in PitchBook’s 2025 annual Global League Tables among the top law firms for venture capital transactions. These rankings showcase the leading firms in venture capital based on a variety of criteria, including geography, transaction type, and sectors.
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Firm News | 1 min read | 03.09.26

Crowell & Moring Represents Kutt in Sale to Bitcoin Depot

New York – March 9, 2026: Crowell & Moring represented Kutt, a peer-to-peer social betting platform, in its sale to publicly traded Bitcoin ATM company Bitcoin Depot (Nasdaq: BTM).
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Client Alerts 265 results

Client Alert | 6 min read | 05.08.26

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) 101: Following Re-Authorization, What Contractors (and Their Investors) Need to Know

On April 13, 2026, President Trump signed into law the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act, which reauthorized the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.  These programs are Small Business Administration-sponsored initiatives intended to encourage small business contractors to conduct early-stage research and development (R&D) and help foster technological innovation related to U.S. government needs across several federal agencies, including the Department of War, Department of Energy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and National Institutes of Health.  SBIR/STTR are sometimes referred to as “America’s Seed Fund.”  Consistent with that characterization, SBIR contractors performing in the defense and technology space are often the focus of venture capital and private equity interest and investment.
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Client Alert | 6 min read | 03.18.26

CFTC Takes Additional Steps Toward Prediction Market Regulation: What You Need to Know

On March 12, 2026, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) took formal steps toward establishing additional regulations for prediction markets. The agency issued an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) soliciting public input on potential new rules, and separately, released staff guidance outlining its views on how existing rules apply to prediction market platforms currently in operation. These developments signal a significant shift in the regulatory landscape for an industry that has grown rapidly over the past year.
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Client Alert | 2 min read | 03.17.26

Qatar Introduces Licensing Framework for E-Commerce Activities Without a Physical Premises

On 4 March 2026, Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) issued Ministerial Decision No. (25) of 2026 (Decision), establishing a regulatory framework (Framework) for conducting commercial activities through electronic platforms that do not require a physical premises in Qatar. The Decision was published in the Official Gazette on 15 March 2026 and entered into force on 16 March 2026.
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Press Coverage 193 results

Publications 72 results

Publication | 04.24.26

Medicaid Plan M&A: Navigating an Increasingly Complex State Environment

American Health Law Association’s Health Law Weekly

Publication | 03.10.26

Contractual Considerations in Times of Uncertainty

As the war in the Middle East moves into its second week, its impact will be felt across businesses and industries.
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Publication | 03.05.26

Force Majeure in times of war

Within the first two days of conflict in the current military crisis in the Middle East, our clients have already begun receiving and issuing force majeure notices, including on major infrastructure projects in Qatar. This short article highlights some of the important provisions and consequences when dealing with force majeure in construction contracts.
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Events 145 results

Event | 05.21.25, 5:00 PM EDT - 7:00 PM EDT

HealthTech Growth and Exit Strategy Summit

As a founder who has built a thriving HealthTech company, you understand the value of strategic foresight. Whether you're exploring acquisition opportunities, considering a merger, planning a recapitalization, or contemplating a sale, your next move demands careful orchestration to maximize business value and optimize personal outcomes.

Event | 04.23.25 - 04.26.25

IPBA Chicago: Annual Meeting and Conference

The 2025 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. With a focus on approaching global challenges that businesses face with foresight, optimism, and precision, attendees will connect and discuss developments of legal practice in a rapidly changing global environment.

Webinars 48 results

Webinar | 04.16.26, 1:00 PM EDT - 2:00 PM EDT

Innovation Insights: Navigating the Complexities of Employment Law Impacting Geographically-Dispersed Workforces April 2026

Join Sadina Montani, Rachel Lesser, and Stephon Howie for a discussion on the current state of employment law as it pertains to geographically diverse workforces. 

Webinar | 04.22.25, 11:00 AM EDT - 12:00 PM EDT

The Evolving AI Legal and Policy Landscape: Mid-2025 Update

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...

Webinar | March 26, 2025

Navigating the Complexities of Employment Law Impacting Geographically-Dispersed Workforces

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.

Speaking Engagements 141 results

Blog Posts 110 results

Podcasts 5 results

Podcast | 07.24.19

Payers, Providers, and Patients – Oh My!: Private Equity Investing in Health Care

Payers, Providers, and Patients – Oh My! Is Crowell & Moring’s biweekly health care podcast, discussing legal and regulatory issues that affect health care entities’ in-house counsel, executives, and investors. In this episode, hosts Joe Records and Payal Nanavati talk with Lex Eley and Stephanie Willis about what private equity firms need to consider when investing in health care.
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Podcast | 03.17.17

Fastest 5 Minutes, The Podcast Gov't Contractors Can’t Do Without (Mar. 17)

Crowell & Moring's "Fastest 5 Minutes" is a biweekly podcast that provides a brief summary of significant government contracts legal and regulatory developments that no government contracts lawyer or executive should be without. This latest edition is hosted by partner David Robbins and includes updates on GAO's Whistleblower Protections Pilot Program, the latest from the House of Representatives, and a DOJ FCA matter.
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Podcast | 03.03.17

Fastest 5 Minutes, The Podcast Gov't Contractors Can’t Do Without (Mar. 3)

Crowell & Moring's "Fastest 5 Minutes" is a biweekly podcast that provides a brief summary of significant government contracts legal and regulatory developments that no government contracts lawyer or executive should be without. This latest edition is hosted by partners Peter Eyre and David Robbins and includes updates on DOJ Fraud Section guidance, GSA OIG's report on 18F, and an interesting Fourth Circuit decision.
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