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Firm News 66 results

Firm News | 9 min read | 08.21.25

The Best Lawyers in America 2026 Recognizes 43 Crowell & Moring Attorneys, One Selected as Lawyer of the Year

Washington – August 21, 2025: The 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized 43 Crowell & Moring lawyers as Best Lawyers and 31 lawyers as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. The publication also named partner Jason Murray as Lawyer of the Year for Antitrust Law in Los Angeles.
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Firm News | 1 min read | 07.01.25

Crowell Represents Parsons Corporation in Strategic $89M Acquisition

Washington – July 1, 2025: A Crowell & Moring team represented Parsons Corporation in its $89 million acquisition of Chesapeake Technology International, a defense technology firm known for its advanced capabilities supporting all-domain operations and the Indo-Pacific Command.
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Firm News | 3 min read | 06.26.25

Crowell & Moring Partner Sadina Montani Sworn in as D.C. Bar President

Washington – June 26, 2025: Crowell & Moring partner Sadina Montani was sworn-in today as the 54th president of the D.C. Bar. In this role, Sadina will be responsible for guiding the largest unified bar in the United States, with more than 120,000 members in all 50 states and more than 80 countries.
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Client Alerts 615 results

Client Alert | 4 min read | 08.21.25

FLSA Overtime Reporting and Withholding

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the Act), signed on July 4, 2025, allows a deduction from an individual’s personal tax return on Form 1040 for “qualified overtime compensation” as defined in new Code § 225. The amount that can be deducted from the employee’s return is capped at $12,500 with the maximum then adjusted down if the employee’s AGI exceeds certain limits. This deduction is permitted in 2025.
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Client Alert | 2 min read | 08.19.25

California Court Confirms Enforceability of a Single, Prospective Meal Period Waiver for All Shifts Up to Six Hours

A California Court of Appeal recently provided employers with a wage and hour victory and meal period guidance in Bradsbery v. Vicar Operating, Inc. As a matter of first impression, the Court held that upon hire, employees can prospectively waive all meal periods owed during any five-to-six-hour shifts they will work throughout the course of their employment. This decision provides helpful guidance for employers seeking to implement enforceable meal period waivers.
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Client Alert | 4 min read | 08.05.25

Attorney General Issues New Guidance to Federal Agencies Concerning its Interpretation of “Unlawful Discrimination”

On July 29, 2025, Attorney General Pam Bondi issued new guidance to all federal agencies entitled “Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination” (“Guidance”). The Guidance purports to “clarif[y] the application of federal antidiscrimination laws to programs or initiatives that may involve discriminatory practices, including those labeled as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (‘DEI’) programs.” It declares that “[e]ntities receiving federal funds . . . must ensure that their programs and activities comply with federal law and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, or other protected characteristics,” and identifies a series of “‘Best Practices’ as non-binding suggestions to help entities comply with federal antidiscrimination laws and avoid legal pitfalls.” The Guidance is the most comprehensive articulation of the Administration’s view of what constitutes unlawful DEI released since President Trump’s Executive Order, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity, issued on January 21, 2025.
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Press Coverage 171 results

Publications 62 results

Publication | 01.15.25

Employment: Both Old and New Issues Are Driving the Increased Likelihood of Class Action Suits

Class actions are alive and well in the world of employment law. Much is happening, and there’s plenty more to come, says Rebecca Springer, a Crowell & Moring partner who serves as talent and inclusion lead in the firm’s Labor and Employment Practice.
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Events 89 results

Event | 03.12.24 - 03.15.24

Midwinter Meeting and National Symposium on Technology in Labor and Employment Law

Please join us in San Juan, Puerto Rico, for the ABA Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) Committee Midwinter Meeting and National Symposium on Technology in Labor and Employment Law.

ERR continues its tradition of partnering with other Section Standing Committees to offer the best of legal education. This year, ERR is proud to collaborate with the ABA Technology in the Practice and Workplace Committee to present cutting-edge programs about AI, developing technologies that will impact the legal profession, and the ethical and privacy concerns that are raised by their use.

Special events include a welcome reception, first-time attendee luncheon and networking reception.

Event | 11.10.23, 11:30 AM EST - 12:45 PM EST

Exploring the Limits of Electronic Surveillance of the Workforce

Exploring the Limits of Electronic Surveillance of the Workforce

Event | 04.27.23

The Elevating Black Excellence Virtual Summit

Elevating Black Excellence will showcase Black law firm partners* before an audience of influential in-house counsel. This one-day event, conducted exclusively on a virtual platform, will engage black partners who have extensive legal background in their area of expertise. The one-hour sessions will be moderated by in-house counsel and will feature three Black partners from nationally-ranked law firms. CLE credit will be available for most sessions.

Webinars 95 results

Webinar | 09.23.25, 2:00 PM EDT - 3:00 PM EDT

Innovation Insights: 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. Join us 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.

Blog Posts 22 results

Blog Post | 02.27.23

Continued Pain In The Retail Sector: Coming Enforcement Of Forced Labor Laws

Crowell & Moring’s Restructuring Matters

Blog Post | 05.24.22

Non-Compete Agreements a Non-Starter? New Jersey Proposes Sweeping Non-Compete Legislation

Crowell & Moring’s Trade Secrets Trends

Blog Post | 03.13.20

Billion Dollar Trade Secret Misappropriation Lawsuit Against Uber to Move Forward

Crowell & Moring's Trade Secrets Trends

Podcasts 8 results

Podcast | 08.21.25

Lightning Round: Expansive or Restrictive? The State of Antidiscrimination Laws Across the US

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Podcast | 08.07.25

Lightning Round: Title VII, Bathroom Access, and DOJ Memo - More Guidance, More Questions

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Podcast | 08.04.25

Fastest 5 Minutes: DOJ Guidance re DEI, White House AI Action Plan

This week’s episode covers developments involving DOJ’s guidance for federal funding recipients regarding DEI and the White House AI Action Plan, and is hosted by Peter Eyre, Katie Erno, and Matthew F. Ferraro. 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.
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