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Chief Counsel, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Jason Prince Joins Crowell

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jason Prince, former chief counsel to the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control, has joined Crowell & Moring and will advise financial institutions and other companies on the growing list of sanctions and export controls on Russia and other targeted nations and parties.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jason Prince , former chief counsel to the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control, has joined Crowell & Moring and will advise financial institutions and other companies on the growing list of sanctions and export controls on Russia and other targeted nations and parties.
  • At Crowell, Prince will advise clients on the explosive growth of global sanctions and export controls as a partner in the firm's International Trade and Financial Services practices.
  • Prior to his tenure at the Treasury Department, Prince spent 14 years in private practice.
  • He also counseled multinational and exporting companies on developing compliance programs and conducting audits and internal investigations related to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

Highly Experienced EC/VC and Transactional Lawyer Sam Edwards Joins Crowell & Moring

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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DENVER, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sam Edwards joins Crowell & Moring as a partner in the firm's Corporate Group, expanding its emerging companies/venture capital and transactional capabilities, and strengthening the firm's presence in Denver.

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  • DENVER, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sam Edwards joins Crowell & Moring as a partner in the firm's Corporate Group, expanding its emerging companies/venture capital and transactional capabilities, and strengthening the firm's presence in Denver.
  • Edwards works with companies that are at the forefront of emerging technologies – with particular emphasis on the energy and technology industries.
  • Edwards will also assist companies reaching broader markets through national and international ecosystems ready to support emerging technologies.
  • Edwards' practice also involves all aspects of corporate transactional work, including M&A, private financings, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions for larger companies.

House Energy Counsel Tyler O'Connor Returns to Crowell & Moring

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tyler O'Connor, formerly the energy counsel to the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, returns to Crowell & Moring as a partner in its Energy and Government Affairs practices.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tyler O'Connor , formerly the energy counsel to the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, returns to Crowell & Moring as a partner in its Energy and Government Affairs practices.
  • As the lead energy lawyer, he was responsible for issues falling under the Federal Power Act and the Natural Gas Act.
  • "Tyler brings in-depth experience from his time on the Hill and private practice," said Jim Flood , chair of Crowell & Moring's Government Affairs Group.
  • Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia.

Arbitration Lawyers Launch New Association Focused on the Arab World

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Friday, November 11, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Five international arbitration practitioners are joining forces to launch "ArabArb", an independent network that aims to unite, promote, and serve the U.S.-based arbitration community with roots, affinity, or interest in the Arab World.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Five international arbitration practitioners are joining forces to launch "ArabArb", an independent network that aims to unite, promote, and serve the U.S.-based arbitration community with roots, affinity, or interest in the Arab World.
  • The group will work to create a platform for members to connect and collaborate with fellow practitioners as well as advance the knowledge and understanding of international arbitration as it relates to the Arab World.
  • The group will be open to international arbitration practitioners as well as other members of the legal community interested in the intersection of arbitration and the Arab World.
  • While the group is primarily based in the United States, it is closely collaborating with members of the global international arbitration community, particularly those based in the Arab World.

Crowell & Moring Files Complaint Against U.S. Army for Denying Sergeant Benjamin Hayhurst Dutifully-Owed Disability Benefits

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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Hayhurst was awarded a Purple Heart, the Army Commendation with Valor Device, and the Combat Infantry Badge for his honorable service in Iraq.

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  • Hayhurst was awarded a Purple Heart, the Army Commendation with Valor Device, and the Combat Infantry Badge for his honorable service in Iraq.
  • Hayhurst developed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder as a result of these injuries and experiences suffered in the line of duty.
  • Hayhurst was administratively separated from the Army for an alleged "personality disorder," without proper retirement or benefits.
  • "NVLSP welcomes the opportunity to join forces with Crowell & Moring to seek justice for Sergeant Hayhurst."

Crowell & Moring Honored as International Law Firm of the Year at the Qatar Business Law Forum 2022

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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DOHA, Qatar, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowell & Moring, one of the largest international firms operating in Qatar, was named International Law Firm of the Year at the LexisNexis Middle East Qatar Business Law Forum dinner and awards ceremony (7th edition) in Doha on 12 October.

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  • DOHA, Qatar, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowell & Moring, one of the largest international firms operating in Qatar, was named International Law Firm of the Year at the LexisNexis Middle East Qatar Business Law Forum dinner and awards ceremony (7th edition) in Doha on 12 October.
  • The Qatar Business Law Forum Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony recognizes exceptional achievement within Qatar's legal community.
  • The awards are judged by an independent panel composed of industry leaders, academic practitioners, and government officials.
  • "As we prepare to celebrate our second anniversary in Doha, we are honored to be recognized by our peers as international law firm of the year and a firm that delivers exceptional results for our clients.

SOURCE ADVISORY: Crowell & Moring Calls on Manhattan Beach to Re-Examine Housing Project Next to Active 111-year-old Oil Refinery

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Monday, October 10, 2022
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Manhattan Beach needs to fully consider the health and welfare concerns of its residents.

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  • Manhattan Beach needs to fully consider the health and welfare concerns of its residents.
  • A construction project taking place next to an active oil refinery is rife with danger and fraught with potential disaster."
  • The opposition to the 79-apartment HighRose Project stems from the lack of due process and a thorough environmental review.
  • Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia.

Crowell & Moring Calls on Manhattan Beach to Re-Examine Housing Project Next to Active 111-year-old Oil Refinery

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Monday, October 10, 2022
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MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowell & Moring today called on the City of Manhattan Beach to reject plans to build a 4-story, luxury apartment complex with seven low-income units next to an active, century-old oil refinery without an appropriate environmental, health and safety review.

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  • MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowell & Moring today called on the City of Manhattan Beach to reject plans to build a 4-story, luxury apartment complex with seven low-income units next to an active, century-old oil refinery without an appropriate environmental, health and safety review.
  • Manhattan Beach needs to fully consider the health and welfare concerns of its residents.
  • A construction project taking place next to an active oil refinery is rife with danger and fraught with potential disaster."
  • The opposition to the 79-apartment HighRose Project stems from the lack of due process and a thorough environmental review.

Cyber Trial Lawyer and Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Jennie Wang VonCannon Joins Crowell & Moring

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jennie Wang VonCannon has joined Crowell & Moring, expanding the firm's service to clients on white collar and regulatory defense matters, investigations, cyber and privacy incidents, and commercial civil litigation.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jennie Wang VonCannon has joined Crowell & Moring, expanding the firm's service to clients on white collar and regulatory defense matters, investigations, cyber and privacy incidents, and commercial civil litigation.
  • VonCannon joins as a partner in the firm's White Collar & Regulatory Enforcement and Privacy & Cybersecurity groups in Los Angeles.
  • VonCannon is also a member of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Women's White Collar Defense Association and a former board member of the Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association.
  • Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia.

Crowell & Moring Pro Bono Client Crosley Green Denied Re-Hearing by Appellate Court

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Friday, September 23, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The family of Crowell & Moring pro bono client Crosley Green was grief-stricken today as they learned that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has denied Green's request for a rehearing. However, Green, a man of strong faith, remains confident that eventually, justice will be done and he will be exonerated.

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  • Prosecutors hid evidence of his innocence, but a Florida man is still denied chance for new trial
    WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The family of Crowell & Moring pro bono client Crosley Green was grief-stricken today as they learned that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has denied Green's request for a rehearing.
  • However, Green, a man of strong faith, remains confident that eventually, justice will be done and he will be exonerated.
  • Green and his lawyers will host an in-person press conference on Monday, Sept. 26., in Titusville, Fla. Members of the media, please RSVP via [email protected] .
  • They will also ask the Middle District of Florida to keep Green free as they petition his case to the Supreme Court.