“The United States of Beauty: An Analysis of Proposed Federal Legislation and Regulation Impacting the Cosmetics Industry,” ACI’s Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum

On March 23, Jenner & Block Partner Robert C. Harmala was a speaker for the American Conference Institute’s Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Cosmetics and Personal Care Products. In the opening program, Mr. Harmala discussed legislation and regulations that will likely move forward under the Biden administration. The speakers analyzed the latest developments surrounding the Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act, the Humane Cosmetics Act, as well as identified challenges with the FDA’s regulations on color additives. Mr. Harmala is a chair of the firm’s Government Relations Practice and partner in the Native American Law Practice. He has counseled Native American tribal governments, international organizations, the cosmetics industry, and defense contractors in their relationships with the US federal and California state governments.

“The United States of Beauty: An Analysis of Proposed Federal Legislation and Regulation Impacting the Cosmetics Industry,” ACI’s Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum

On March 23, Jenner & Block Partner Robert C. Harmala was a speaker for the American Conference Institute’s Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Cosmetics and Personal Care Products. In the opening program, Mr. Harmala discussed legislation and regulations that will likely move forward under the Biden administration. The speakers analyzed the latest developments surrounding the Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act, the Humane Cosmetics Act, as well as identified challenges with the FDA’s regulations on color additives. Mr. Harmala is a chair of the firm’s Government Relations Practice and partner in the Native American Law Practice. He has counseled Native American tribal governments, international organizations, the cosmetics industry, and defense contractors in their relationships with the US federal and California state governments.

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Associate Steven Arango to Speak at the Veterans' Legal Career Fair

On September 18, Associate Steven Arango will speak on a panel at the Veterans' Legal Career Fair (VLCF), the only legal career fair in the United States dedicated to veterans, active-duty service members, and military spouses.

September 18, 2026

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In American Banker, Partner Laurel Loomis Rimon Weighs in on OCC's Handling of Fintech Bank Charter Applications

Partner Laurel Loomis Rimon spoke with American Banker about how the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is approaching bank charter applications from fintechs, amid a growing wave of companies seeking charters from federal regulators.

August 18, 2026

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Partner David Greenwald to Speak at PLI Program on Privilege and AI

On August 17, David Greenwald will speak at "Fitting New “Tech” Into the Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Protection," a virtual program hosted by the Practising Law Institute (PLI).

August 17, 2026