Crowell & Moring

Following a multi-million-dollar ruling against it by the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”), nursing home operator Care One, LLC, is now challenging the authority of NLRB-appointed Administrative Law Judges (“ALJs”) on constitutional grounds before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. The Second Circuit’s line of questioning during the November 12, 2024, oral argument revealed the Court’s apparent skepticism towards Care One’s challenges, creating the prospect of a circuit court split on key issues that are likely to make their way to the Supreme Court. Care One’s arguments follow the trend over the past several years of employers increasingly questioning the authority of ALJs to adjudicate their labor and employment claims before administrative agencies. Read more by Crowell's Kris Meade, Tom Gies, Glenn Grant, and Cori Schreider.

Join Crowell's Christopher Banks and Katie Erno on December 12 from 11:00AM - 12:00PM PST as they review the major changes to California employment law that occurred in 2024 and address PAGA reform and what employers should do now. Click to register:

Since its passage in 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act’s renewable energy tax credits have been in the crosshairs of Congressional Republicans. With many of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions expiring at the end of 2025, and a full plate of Trump and Congressional Republican Campaign promises for tax cuts in play, the Republicans have pointed to repeal of the IRA as a source of funding to pay for other tax breaks. Read more by Crowell's Carina Federico, Tracy Nagelbush Tolk (She/Her/Hers), Tyler O'Connor, Christine Lane, and Aaron Cummings.

"I wanted to join a team that's really well positioned to help clients assess their risks, understand changes as they happen and ensure that they're able to maintain compliance in what is a rapidly evolving area." Read more on Erik Woodhouse and his return to Crowell in Law360:

Join Crowell's Jodi Daniel, Chris Flynn, Aaron Cummings, Scott Douglas, and Stephen Holland on November 22 at 12:00PM EST as they explore the health care priorities under the new Congress and Administration following the recent election. Register below:

This week’s special edition Crowell's hosts Peter Eyre and Alex Schaefer focuses on what contractors can expect from the incoming administration in terms of tariffs. Click to listen:

Crowell & Moring LLP's 38th Annual Managing Tax Audits and Appeals Seminar on October 24, 2024, featured updates from prominent IRS officials on centralized risk assessments for complex tax issues, enhancements to the Section 41 research credit process, and new initiatives in the IRS Independent Office of Appeals, including post-appeals mediation and digital communication improvements. The seminar highlighted the IRS's efforts to streamline processes and improve efficiency in handling tax audits and appeals. Click to read more by Crowell's Carina Federico, S. Starling Marshall, Eleanor Moran McWaters, David Steenburg, Christopher Gurley, and Jason Sandoval:

This week’s special edition Crowell's hosts Peter Eyre and Steve McBrady focuses on what contractors can expect from the incoming administration relating to contract changes, terminations, possible tariffs, and other similar considerations. Click to listen:

Erik Woodhouse, former deputy assistant secretary for the Division for Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions at the U.S. Department of State, has returned to Crowell as a partner in the International Trade and Financial Services groups. Read more:

&Motion's host Paul Keller sits down with the CEO of e-bike manufacturer, JackRabbit, to discuss the micro-mobility industry, the particular niche that JackRabbit serves, and the technical and regulatory challenges that were encountered. Click to listen: