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Firm News 83 results

Firm News | 2 min read | 10.15.26

Crowell & Moring Lawyers Recognized Across the Chambers UK 2027 Guide

London – October 15, 2026: Chambers and Partners has recognized five Crowell & Moring U.K. LLP lawyers across six practice areas in the Chambers UK 2027 Guide, including new rankings for Tom Dell'Avvocato and Chiraag Shah and ranking advancements for Chiraag Shah and Emma Wright.
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Firm News | 2 min read | 10.02.26

Crowell Recognized in Legal 500 United Kingdom 2027 Rankings

London – October 2, 2026: Crowell & Moring has earned recognition across four practice areas in the Legal 500 United Kingdom 2027 rankings and has been named a Firm to Watch for Data Protection, Privacy and Cybersecurity and PATMA: Patent attorneys.
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Firm News | 1 min read | 08.11.26

Crowell Partner Kate Growley Receives ABA Presidential Appointment as Co-Chair of Cybersecurity Legal Task Force

Crowell partner Kate M. Growley has received an ABA Presidential appointment to serve as co-chair of the American Bar Association’s Cybersecurity Legal Task Force for a one-year term beginning in August 2026. The appointment builds on Kate’s longstanding ABA leadership, including numerous roles in the ABA’s Public Contract Law and Science & Technology Sections, and recognizes her deep knowledge in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and national security law and policy. 
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Client Alerts 455 results

Client Alert | 3 min read | 11.09.26

AI and Inventorship in the U.S.: A Short Guide

Can a business patent an invention developed using artificial intelligence? Potentially, yes. Using AI does not, by itself, prevent patent protection. But only human beings can be named as inventors, and the key question remains whether the human contributors conceived the invention claimed in the patent application. For businesses using AI in research and development, the priority is to identify and document that human conception.[1]
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Client Alert | 4 min read | 11.09.26

Pentagon Oversight: Defense Companies Should Prepare for the Next Congress

Last week’s midterm election results have catalyzed swift statements on the congressional oversight agenda of potential incoming leadership, and oversight of the U.S. Department of War (DoW)1 — and the defense companies with which it does business — is high on the list. On November 4, 2026, Rep. Adam Smith sent a letter to his Democratic colleagues seeking their support to serve as chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) in the 120th Congress convening in January 2027. Rep. Smith identifies “vigorous oversight” of the DoW and the Trump administration as his top priority if he is given the gavel, and his agenda expressly includes examining “contracts and other financial support awarded to private companies to ensure they are in the best interest of the taxpayers, are free from conflicts of interest or favoritism, and were awarded consistent with legal authorities and procedures.” 
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Client Alert | 5 min read | 10.27.26

The UK Defence Footprint 2026 and the Warsaw Defence Plan: Investment, Innovation and Opportunities

On 27 October 2026, the UK Ministry of Defence (“MOD”) published UK Defence Footprint 2026 (the “Footprint”), bringing together defence spending and industrial initiatives, including previously announced investments, and setting out planned defence spending of £298 billion over the next four years. On the same day it published the Footprint, the UK government published an announcement outlining the Warsaw Defence Plan, the first phase of cooperation under the UK-Poland Security and Defence Partnership Treaty, including on drones, cyber security and defence procurement. Together, they highlight two complementary priorities: strengthening the UK’s defence industrial base and deepening cooperation with its allies. 
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Press Coverage 160 results

Press Coverage | 10.19.26

Matthew F. Ferraro Discusses Qatar’s Cybersecurity with Doha News

Doha News

On October 19, 2026, Partner Matthew F. Ferraro spoke to Doha News at the Global Security Forum (GSF) in Doha, Qatar. On the sidelines of the GSF, an annual conference of policymakers, international security professionals, and business leaders, Mr. Ferraro discussed the intersection of public-sector cybersecurity and its impact on industry and global business.  A former U.S. Department of Homeland Security official, Mr. Ferraro counsels companies on cybersecurity, national security, and technology issues – challenges that have become more acute in the current geopolitical environment.
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Press Coverage | 09.23.26

LOGZONE Marks a First in FCA Cyber Enforcement

Cybersecurity and AI Law Report

Publications 142 results

Publication | 09.28.26

States Are Leading the Way on AI Safety Regulation

Dow Jones Risk Journal
On September 28, 2026, partner Matthew F. Ferraro published an article with Dow Jones Risk Journal, “States Are Leading the Way on AI Safety Regulation.”
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Publication | 09.14.26

Drift Protocol Exploit: Why “Social Trust” Is the Newest Cybersecurity Gap

Privacy & Cybersecurity Law Report

Events 89 results

Event | 03.30.26, 6:00 PM EDT - 9:30 PM EDT

IAPP’s Global Privacy Summit Reception

You are invited to join Crowell’s Privacy and Cybersecurity team for a private cocktail reception in Del Frisco's Wine Vault on Monday, March 30th following the day's activities at the IAPP Global Privacy Summit.

Event | 07.29.25, 5:00 PM EDT - 7:30 PM EDT

Emerging Compliance and Enforcement Priorities in State Data Privacy and Cybersecurity: A Fireside Chat with Special Guest Connecticut Attorney General William Tong

A Fireside Chat with Special Guests from the Connecticut and New York Offices of the Attorney General Featuring Connecticut AG William Tong

Event | 05.19.25 - 05.22.25

Law-Tech Connect and XPONENTIAL 2025

Join Crowell at Law-Tech Connect and AUVSI XPONENTIAL in Houston, where industry experts focus on how changes in technology, policy, safety, and society are shaping the uncrewed systems and robotics industry. Co-located at XPONENTIAL, Law-Tech Connect is designed to connect and inform all those involved in uncrewed and autonomous systems in a one-day session focused on the intersection between technology and legal issues.

Webinars 68 results

Webinar | 09.15.26, 12:00 PM EDT - 12:45 PM EDT

On the Banned List: What the FCC's Expanding Covered List Means for Your Business

Join Crowell & Moring for a timely webinar on the FCC's recent expansions of its Covered List, which now prohibits foreign-made routers, power inverters, and advanced robotic devices on national security grounds.

Webinar | 07.01.26, 1:00 PM PDT - 2:00 PM PDT

Large Liability Models? Emerging Tort and Privacy Risks in Chatbots and Generative AI

Join our Crowell & Moring partners for a webinar exploring AI liability, focusing on chatbots and generative AI, recent rulings on product liability in the digital realm, and new laws. This session will provide high-level legal strategies to manage risk and liability across AI applications, including white-label chatbots, virtual assistants, synthetic media, and employment tools.

Webinar | 04.21.26, 10:00 AM EDT - 11:00 AM EDT

From Covert to Kinetic: Escalating Cyber Threats in a Time of Conflict

As geopolitical tensions escalate around the world—from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine to rising hostilities involving Iran—the line between cyber warfare and kinetic military action has never been more blurred. Nation-state actors are no longer limiting their aggression to the battlefield. Join us for an urgent and timely discussion on what these escalating threats mean for your organization—and what you can do about them today.

Speaking Engagements 237 results

Speaking Engagement | 10.30.26

“Deepfakes: Risks and Responses,” October 30, 2026, Meridian International Center, Washington, DC

On October 30, 2026, Partner Matthew F. Ferraro presented on “Deepfakes: Risks and Responses” to the Tech Labs program at the Meridian International Center in Washington, DC. Mr. Ferraro spoke of the risks and policy mitigations of synthetic imagery, or deepfakes, to a cohort of Congressional and Executive Branch staff. Meridian is a nonpartisan center dedicated to empowering leaders to advance the next era of diplomacy, and Tech Labs is an immersive training program designed to strengthen U.S. government policymakers’ ability to engage with emerging technologies that shape national security, economic competitiveness, and global governance. Mr. Ferraro is a leading counselor on the legal implications of deepfakes and synthetic media, and he regularly writes, speaks, and advises clients on these issues. For example, in July 2026, he testified before the U.S. Senate on deepfake-enabled frauds and scams and, in mid-October, joined a panel of American jurists to discuss the impacts of synthetic media on litigation. He also recently published a book chapter in the ABA Cybersecurity Handbook (4th ed.) on “Dealing with Deepfakes: The Role for Lawyers and Law Firms.”
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Speaking Engagement | 10.21.26

“The Artificial Intelligence Agenda: AI Governance Amid Policy Uncertainty,” October 21, 2026, U.S.-Qatar Business Council, Doha, Qatar

On October 21, 2026, Partner Matthew F. Ferraro presented a briefing to the U.S.-Qatar Business Council in Doha, Qatar on “The Artificial Intelligence Agenda: AI Governance Amid Policy Uncertainty.” Mr. Ferraro discussed the intersection of AI and cybersecurity, AI regulations in the United States, Europe, and Qatar, and how companies can build AI governance structures amid developing technology and changing requirements. Mr. Ferraro – who counsels clients widely on emerging global regulations impacting AI – was introduced by Charbel M. Maakaron, the Managing Partner of Crowell’s Doha office.
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Speaking Engagement | 10.15.26

“From the Loop to the Hill: How to Navigate Congressional Investigations,” Chicago, IL

On October 15, 2026, Partners James Bair, Sharmi Das, Matthew F. Ferraro, and Tyler A. O’Connor convened an in-person Congressional simulation with clients at the firm’s Chicago office. This dynamic, hands-on experience provided participants with a first-hand view of the complexities of investigations conducted by the U.S. Congress. Participants explored the realities of Congressional engagement, from responding to a request or a subpoena to managing witness preparation and public communications.
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Blog Posts 109 results

Blog Post | 10.19.26

State AG News: Consumer Fraud and Settlements (October 8-14, 2026)

Each week, Crowell & Moring’s State Attorneys General team highlights significant actions that State AGs have taken. See our State Attorneys General page for more insights. Below are the updates from October 8-14, 2026:
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Blog Post | 06.04.26

Register Now! Large Liability Models? Emerging Tort and Privacy Risks in Chatbots and Generative AI

Register now to join Crowell partners Matt Ferraro, Joanna Forster, and Jennie VonCannon as they explore AI liability, focusing on chatbots and generative AI, recent rulings on product liability in the digital realm, and new laws. This session will provide high-level legal strategies to manage risk and liability across AI applications, including white-label chatbots, virtual assistants, synthetic media, and employment tools. The webinar will take place on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PT.
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Blog Post | 05.07.26

Government Contractors, Take Note: Illinois Court Curtails Broad BIPA Exemption

 Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Legal Forum 

Podcasts 14 results

Podcast | 09.11.25

Fastest 5 Minutes: CMMC

This week’s episode covers DOD’s final rule applying the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program (CMMC) to DoD contractors and subcontractors, and is hosted by Peter Eyre and Michael Gruden. 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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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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Podcast | 06.26.25

Lightning Round: AI Usage by Employees—Safeguards for the Workplace

Rebecca Springer and Jillian Ambrose discuss the legal implications of employees using artificial intelligence in the workplace. The Lightning Round podcast is Crowell’s biweekly rundown on developments and trends in the Labor and Employment space.
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