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Firm News 35 results

Firm News | 1 min read | 07.30.26

Crowell & Moring Earns National Recognition in Managing IP’s 2026 USA IP Stars Rankings

Chicago – July 30, 2026: Managing Intellectual Property has recognized nine Crowell & Moring attorneys and five practice areas in its 2026 IP Stars rankings for the United States, underscoring the depth, breadth, and technical strength of the firm’s global Intellectual Property practice, which includes more than 100 attorneys, patent agents and technical advisors. The guide “covers a variety of IP practice areas and more than 80 jurisdictions, making it the most comprehensive and widely respected IP practitioner guide in the legal profession.”  
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Firm News | 2 min read | 06.10.26

Crowell Earns Top Rankings from Legal 500 United States 2026

Washington – June 10, 2026: Crowell & Moring has been recommended in eight practice areas in the 19th edition of the Legal 500 United States. In addition, partner Daniel Forman, co-chair of the firm’s Government Contracts Group, has been named to the Legal 500’s “Hall of Fame” for Government Contracts, and partner David (Dj) Wolff, co-chair of the firm’s International Trade Group, has been named a “Leading Partner” in International Trade and National Security.
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Firm News | 7 min read | 06.04.26

Crowell & Moring Secures Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2026

Washington – June 4, 2026: Crowell & Moring earned 92 individual rankings for 81 attorneys, as well as 48 national and statewide practice area rankings, in the Chambers USA 2026 guide. The Chambers guide ranks the country’s top law firms and lawyers through in-depth research, client interviews, and feedback from attorneys at peer firms. 
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Client Alerts 55 results

Client Alert | 2 min read | 06.29.26

When Trade Secret Theft Becomes Racketeering: What the Fifth Circuit’s New Ruling Means

RICO was built for the mob. But Congress gave trade secret victims access to it in 2016, and a recent U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit decision shows that access is real.
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Client Alert | 2 min read | 06.15.26

Kansas Federal Court Applies “Selective Enforcement” Theory to Reject DTSA Claim

A Kansas federal court held that inconsistent enforcement of trade secret rights can defeat a claim under the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA). In Edelman Financial Engines, LLC v. Mariner Wealth Advisors LLC, No. 2:23-cv-02515-HLT (D. Kan. June 5, 2026), the court applied a selective enforcement theory, holding that when a company does not consistently pursue legal remedies against similarly situated former employees, that inconsistency can be affirmative evidence that it failed to protect its trade secrets. While the selective enforcement theory has appeared in academic hypothetical discussions, the decision appears to be one of the clearest judicial applications of a “selective enforcement” theory in a trade secret case.
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Client Alert | 8 min read | 04.24.24

FTC Issues Final Rule Banning Most Non-Compete Agreements

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC” or “the Agency”) voted 3-2 along partisan lines in a special public meeting to adopt the “Non-Compete Clause Rule” (the “Final Rule”), which will prohibit most employee non-competes with retroactive effect, except existing non-compete provisions of “senior executives.”  The Final Rule will also ban future non-compete agreements, including for senior executives, with limited exceptions.  The rule will not become effective until 120 days after publication in the Federal Register, and covered employers will be required to comply with the Final Rule by that effective date, which could come as early as August this year.  By the FTC’s own estimate, this ban could affect up to one-in-five American workers.
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Press Coverage 18 results

Press Coverage | 06.28.16

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Publications 18 results

Publication | 01.12.22

Trade Secrets – Expect Claims to Keep Rising

Crowell & Moring's Litigation Forecast 2022

Events 18 results

Event | 03.27.25 - 03.28.25

2025 AIPLA Trade Secret Summit

Join Crowell's Mark Klapow (moderator) and Warrington Parker (speaker) on March 27th at 10:00 AM CDT, along with Derron Blakely, General Counsel, Onebrief for a discussion of "Industry Panel Part I - Trade Secret Issues Affecting Software." On March 28th at 10:00 AM CDT, Mark Klapow will also be moderating a discussion of "Media Relations for Trade Secret Matters" along with Scott Lindlaw - FGS Global Inc. and Alex Lange, Trident DMG during the 2025 AIPLA Trade Secret Summit in Nashville, TN.

Event | 12.13.23, 3:00 PM PST - 5:00 PM PST

Trade Secrets and Damages in Focus –Identifying, Protecting, and Defending your Assets from the Perspective of the DOJ, Litigators, and Experts

You are cordially invited to join us for an in-person CLE program on unlocking the secrets to protecting and profiting from your intellectual property. Join us for an informative session where you'll discover the invaluable competitive edge trade secrets can provide, gain insights into federal protection under the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA), and learn how expert analysis can determine damages in trade secrets lawsuits. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the world of intellectual property and legal standards. Then, join us for a post-program Q&A session, followed by a reception, featuring cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

Event | 02.02.22, 6:00 AM PST - 7:15 AM PST

American Intellectual Property Law Association 2022 Mid-Winter Institute

Raija Horstman will be presenting in Part 1 of the "Deep Dive: Therapeutics" session and addressing the topic, "Patents vs. Trade Secrets in Biotech and Pharma: Navigating the Quagmire" at AIPLA's Mid-Winter Institute on February 2, 2022. She will be speaking about what is next for biopharma as it searches for the next breakthrough therapeutic. 
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Webinars 13 results

Webinar | 01.25.22, 7:00 AM EST - 8:00 AM EST

2021 Trade Secrets Year in Review and What Lies Ahead

Join us for a webinar discussion as we cover what you need to know about the big cases, changes, and developments relating to trade secrets from the past year. Our discussion will cover three key areas:
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Webinar | 09.29.20, 10:00 AM EDT - 11:00 AM EDT

The U.S. Response to China’s Theft and Acquisition of Trade Secrets

There’s been an increase in the number of criminal prosecutions of trade secret theft under the Economic Espionage Act over the past several years, including the pursuit of those behind state-sponsored cyber intrusions as well as a renewed focus on insider cases involving both private sector companies and academic institutions.
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Webinar | 05.13.20, 11:30 AM EDT - 12:30 PM EDT

Is the Platform You’re Using a Potential Threat to Protecting Your Trade Secrets?

With more employees working remotely due to COVID-19, the risk of disclosure of sensitive business information significantly increases as information is accessed outside the office. Employees are increasingly relying on video services to remain connected, but the increasing prevalence of video services does not come without problems. Join us for a discussion of the risks and tips for ensuring your company’s trade secrets are protected.
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Speaking Engagements 49 results

Blog Posts 219 results

Blog Post | 02.22.24

Motion to Dismiss Based on Trade Secret Disclosure in a Patent for the Birds

Crowell & Moring’s Trade Secrets Trends