In the aftermath of an unsuccessful legal bid, Crowell & Moring is attempting to avoid a $1 million fee related to a lease dispute over payments for unoccupied office space during the COVID-19 pandemic. The law firm challenged their landlord in the District of Columbia for the return of $30 million in lease payments, which they argued should be refunded due to the office remaining empty during the pandemic-related restrictions. Following the loss, Crowell & Moring contends that the property owner is not entitled to recoup legal fees while the appeal process is still underway.
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