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Firm News 7 results

Firm News | 3 min read | 03.04.24

First-Chair Federal Prosecutor Andrea Surratt Joins Crowell & Moring

Andrea Surratt, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney in both the Southern District of New York and the District of Colorado, has joined Crowell & Moring’s Denver office in the White Collar and Regulatory Enforcement Group.

Firm News | 2 min read | 12.01.23

Crowell & Moring Named to “GIR 100” for Ninth Consecutive Year

Global Investigations Review has named Crowell & Moring’s Investigations and White Collar & Regulatory Enforcement groups to its prestigious GIR 100 list, an annual guide to the world’s leading cross-border investigations practices.

Firm News | 2 min read | 08.15.22

The New York Law Journal Names Partner Rebecca Ricigliano a Distinguished Leader

New York – August 15, 2022: The New York Law Journal has recognized Rebecca Monck Ricigliano, co-chair of Crowell & Moring’s White Collar & Regulatory Enforcement Group, as a 2022 “Distinguished Leader.” The award honors lawyers in leadership roles who have achieved impressive results in the past year. All of the winners will be honored at the New York Legal Awards on October 6 at the Marriott Marquis in New York City. The full list of this year’s Distinguished Leaders can be viewed here.
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Client Alerts 22 results

Client Alert | 3 min read | 10.30.23

CCO Enforcement Actions the “Rare” Exception—Not the Rule: Additional Details From SEC’s Enforcement Division

On October 24, 2023, Gurbir S. Grewal, Director of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) Division of Enforcement, provided a preview of the agency’s enforcement outlook against Chief Compliance Officers (“CCO”) in the upcoming year.  His remarks highlight the continued importance of compliance programs (and continued focus on the part of regulators on those programs), but also make clear that SEC enforcement actions targeting behavior on the part of CCOs will continue to be rare.
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Client Alert | 5 min read | 10.17.23

The Catch 22 of Defending Parallel Civil and Criminal Proceedings

The Court of International Trade recently denied a motion to add a defendant’s criminal attorney to a protective order in a parallel civil regulatory case, teeing up key Fifth and Sixth Amendment concerns. 
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Client Alert | 7 min read | 10.16.23

Running Up That Hill (A Deal with Congress)

While not new, Congressional investigations have certainly been receiving increased press coverage in recent years, raising questions about their scope and potential risk for organizations and individuals. Congressional investigations have some similarities to other law enforcement and regulatory investigations, but are distinct in many respects. This alert will provide guidance about the unique nature of congressional investigations, and how to respond if you are the target of one.
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Press Coverage 1 result

Press Coverage | 10.11.21

A Babysitter And A Band-Aid Wrapper: Inside the Submarine Spy Case

The New York Times
The New York Times speaks with partner Michael Atkinson, former chief watchdog of the nation’s 17 intelligence agencies, regarding the case involving the couple accused of attempting to sell some of America’s most closely guarded submarine propulsion secrets. Atkinson says it was very unusual for a foreign country to allow its embassy or other facility to be used to send a signal to a suspect being pursued by the F.B.I., noting that the country’s willingness to do so suggests its cooperation with the U.S. throughout the investigation.
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Publications 20 results

Publication | 11.15.23

Navigating SEC Cybersecurity Enforcement In A Post-SolarWinds World

Cybersecurity Law Report

Events 4 results

Event | 05.08.24, 4:30 PM MDT - 7:00 PM MDT

Denver Government Contracts Seminar

Join Crowell & Moring for Our Denver Government Contracts Seminar: Doing Business with the U.S. Government
The U.S. Government is investing more money than ever in new and emerging technologies, through R&D and procurement contracts, Other Transactions, and federal grant funding, even as it continues to spend in traditional aerospace, defense, and construction markets. This is a great opportunity to connect in person and explore the significant legal issues impacting companies in the Denver area doing business with federal, state, and local governments. 

Event | 11.02.23, 9:15 AM EDT

2023 Year End Forum DCAA/DCMA Industry Day

Join Caroline Brown, Stephen Byers, and Jason Crawford alongside Paul Bailey, Partner at Capital Edge, as they discuss the Focus of DOJ Investigations and FCA Enforcement for government contractors at the 2023 Year End Forum DCAA/DCMA Industry Day.

Event | 10.13.22, 5:00 AM EDT - 9:30 AM EDT

Insider Trading Law 2022

Over the last decade, insider trading has been a critical area of criminal and civil enforcement, and it will likely remain so for some time to come. Attend this program and learn the implications of Blaszczak, Martoma, Newman, Salman, and other recent decisions.
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Webinars 6 results

Webinar | 05.19.22, 7:00 AM EDT - 8:00 AM EDT

Nuts & Bolts of Investigations: Protecting Privilege

The session will cover the preservation of the attorney client privilege during internal investigations and will examine both the basics of privilege law and best practices for preserving it in the US, UK and EU. Attendees will find this program very beneficial for members of the compliance, internal audit, and legal functions. 
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Webinar | 08.25.21, 10:00 AM EDT - 11:00 AM EDT

Top Ten Questions Employers Want to Ask About Whistleblower Investigations, But Often Don't

In this presentation, investigations lawyers from Crowell & Moring will discuss the changes 2020 brought to managing employee-whistleblower investigations in the financial sector; the motivating factors behind the recent increase of external complaints and decrease in internal complaints; as well as nuanced challenges that come up in the intake, interview and close-out phases in whistleblower investigations. The Crowell team will also discuss developments in laws both in the US and abroad in this area, including the SEC’s program, EU Directive, NASAA Model Whistleblower Award Protection Act for the States, and less-heralded increase in certain global bounty laws.
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Webinar | 06.24.20, 9:00 AM EDT - 10:00 AM EDT

COVID-19 Investigations Q&A Webinar — “Preparation & Prevention – Addressing and Mitigating Key Investigations Risks in the COVID-19 Era”

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, Federal and State enforcement agencies have been on the lookout for corporate misconduct, leading to the formation of new task forces, and an increased focus on investigations of companies across the spectrum – with a particular focus on companies operating in the Federal and State procurement arena. As the initial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic recede, companies of all sizes should be ready for increased scrutiny from Federal and State enforcement agencies.
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Speaking Engagements 9 results