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Firm News 65 results

Firm News | 2 min read | 03.24.26

Chambers Ranks Crowell & Moring Lawyers and Practices in 2026 Europe Guide

Brussels – March 24, 2026: Chambers and Partners has ranked five Crowell & Moring practice groups and 11 individual lawyers in the Chambers Europe 2026 guide.
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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 | 2 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 631 results

Client Alert | 3 min read | 04.24.26

DOL Issues Proposed Rule On “Joint Employment”

On April 21, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) outlining a new standard for “joint employment” — under which separate entities will be found jointly liable for the other’s violations — under the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MPSA). The Proposed Rule purports to standardize the definition of “joint employment” across all three laws to create “clarity” and “uniformity” for employers and employees alike.
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Client Alert | 2 min read | 04.23.26

Two Lawsuits in One: The Growing Risk of Pairing Biometric Tech With Wage-and-Hour Violations

On April 16, 2026, a complaint alleging a putative class and collective action was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, alleging that a property management company violated Illinois’ biometric privacy law through the use of its biometric timekeeping software. The complaint, which begins with the statement that “[t]his is a wage theft and privacy case,” emphasizes the legal risks that may arise when employers deploy biometric timekeeping technology without adequate compliance measures, particularly in Illinois, one of the most employee-protective states for biometric privacy claims.
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Client Alert | 5 min read | 03.31.26

Washington State Bans and Voids Most Noncompetes, Narrows Nonsolicits

In about a year’s time, all worker noncompetition and nonacceptance of business provisions in Washington state will become void and unenforceable unless they qualify for one of the limited exceptions to the ban, thanks to a new law signed by Washington’s Governor Bob Ferguson on March 23, 2026. The new law takes effect June 30, 2027.
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Press Coverage 176 results

Publications 64 results

Publication | 12.17.25

The Return of the Time Clock

L'Echo

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 96 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 | 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...

Speaking Engagements 188 results

Blog Posts 28 results

Blog Post | 04.09.26

Déjà Vu? New Executive Order Outlines Restrictions on Contractor and Subcontractor DEI Activity

Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Legal Forum

Podcasts 15 results

Podcast | 03.19.26

Lightning Round: Crowell Compass: Our 2026 Employment Law Update

In this episode, Crowell's Rebecca Springer, Sadina Montani, and Stephon Howie discuss some of the more significant recent changes to state and local employment laws, trends in this area, and how Crowell can help you keep up to date with the panoply of ever-evolving obligations. The Lightning Round podcast is Crowell's monthly rundown on developments and trends in the Labor and Employment space.
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