Partner Brian Scarbrough Discusses Biggest D&O Insurance Rulings of 2022 and Cases to Watch in 2023 with Law360

The CLE will discuss recent developments at the Court, including the fall-out from key decisions of last term, and recent high-profile discussion of the Court. The panel will also discuss prominent cases from the current term, including cases addressing the administrative state, First Amendment, content moderation, ballot eligibility, Title VII, Presidential immunity, and abortion regulation.

In recent years, information exchange has become a priority for both government antitrust enforcers and private antitrust plaintiffs. Across industries, business practices such as benchmarking and algorithmic price setting are under increased scrutiny. And the withdrawal of agency guidance providing information exchange “safe harbors” has only increased the uncertainty surrounding these common practices. This CLE will cover the antitrust theories of liability that arise from information exchange, provide lessons learned from recent enforcement actions, and provide tips to know when to call antitrust counsel for guidance.

This CLE will demystify the political and economic responses of the US, UK, EU, and their allies to the key geopolitical conflicts that continue to spark around the world in 2024—from Russia to China, semiconductors to shipping, and everywhere in between. It will help companies navigate the complex web of multilateral economic sanctions, export controls, and supply chain restrictions; and forecast the increased enforcement trends by regulators worldwide so companies can anticipate and mitigate future risks.

This session will provide a survey of key issues and trends impacting the fintech and digital assets community as well as the future opportunities and challenges presented for these financial products and services. It will cover third-party risk management issues, bank-fintech partnerships, and an overview of recent enforcement actions involving Fintech and Crypto companies. It will also highlight current litigation issues and risks, as well as outline the areas of primary focus by regulators in this area, particularly the SEC, prudential banking regulators, NYDFS, CFPB, and others. The presentation will also include a discussion of recent appellate and Supreme Court activity affecting the cryptocurrency industry.

In their article for Cannabis Business Executive, Partner Stephen Ascher and Associate Anna Windemuth examine how the unique legal status of the cannabis business creates a thorny problem for litigants. The complicating factor stems from the business being legal in most states but illegal under federal law. The authors discuss the circumstances under which federal courts will either assert or decline jurisdiction over cannabis-related commercial disputes. They also provide practical guidance not

Challenges to corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs have gained momentum over the past year. As challengers refine their legal strategies, companies need a new playbook to protect and improve their DEI programs and—if necessary—to justify them in the face of board and shareholder inquiries, private lawsuits, enforcement actions, and political scrutiny. This presentation discusses how corporations should evaluate their programs and proactively address legal risk as they contend with dynamic consumer and regulatory scrutiny.

In a sequel to FinCEN’s proposal earlier this year to extend anti-money laundering and Bank Secrecy Act regulations to investment advisers (AML/BSA Proposal), on May 13, 2024, FinCEN and the SEC jointly issued a new Notice of Proposed Rule Making. This rule would extend formal customer identification program (CIP) obligations to investment advisers, something not otherwise included in FinCEN’s earlier proposal. If adopted, certain investment advisers would be required to establish and maintain a

On May 13, 2024, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued its long-awaited final rule on regional transmission planning and cost allocation, Order No. 1920. The final rule’s release follows a notice-and-comment period that drew over 600 comments from interested parties, amounting to over 30,000 pages from nearly 200 stakeholders—the largest record considered in any FERC proceeding, according to FERC staff.[1] 

Jenner & Block is pleased to announce the fourth edition of Global Investigations Review’s (GIR) The Guide to Monitorships. The guide was published in partnership with GIR—a trusted source of worldwide news, analysis, and data on the law and practice of cross-border investigations—and examines monitorships with in-depth insights provided by leading practitioners from across the globe.  

In May, Jenner & Block lawyers assisted client Dulce Carranza in becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States.  She recently took the Oath of Citizenship to officially become a US citizen.

Spring has arrived. Whilst the thought of freezing temperatures is hopefully behind us, freezing orders are never far from the minds of UK litigators seeking to prevent the dissipation of assets for their clients. In Part 1 of a three-part series for Solicitors Journal, Special Counsel Michaela Croft offers a comprehensive overview of the technicalities and case law shaping the requirements for obtaining freezing order relief from the English courts. In the forthcoming Part 2 and Part 3, Michael

On May 7, 2024, the White House Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) released several reports on the United States’ cybersecurity posture and strategic plan. These documents implement the 2023 National Cybersecurity Strategy (NCS), and consist of: 

Partner Precious Jacobs-Perry was admitted to the US Supreme Court bar alongside 11 other lawyers from the Black Women Lawyers Association of Greater Chicago (BWLA), a professional bar association committed to supporting and empowering Black women in the legal profession. Cook County Judge Chloe Pedersen moved for their admission, marking the first time BWLA has been admitted as a group. Admission qualifies lawyers to argue before the highest court in the nation, which shapes US law and policy.

This CLE will cover new developments and challenges associated with the now-widespread use of generative AI. Among other things, it will cover new generative AI capabilities, litigation, legislative, and regulatory developments, and non-litigation risks. It will assess areas where use of generative AI has been the most impactful and ways in which generative AI has not yet met the demand for certain use cases within acceptable risk parameters.

Just over a month after Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced the upcoming launch of the Department of Justice’s whistleblower rewards program, the DOJ Criminal Division unveiled its newest program to incentivize disclosure of alleged corporate wrongdoing: the Pilot Program on Voluntary Self-Disclosures for Individuals. The launch of this program is the latest in a string of new programs that are designed to incentivize individuals to report corporate wrongdoing and cooperate with the go

In a recent decision, the Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal by the UK Information Commissioner, finding that Experian’s data processing practices had in fact been lawful.

In their recent article for LexisNexis Corporate Crime, London Investigations, Compliance, and Defense Partner Lucy Blake and Associate André Nwadikwa analyse the UK Serious Fraud Office’s (SFO) newly introduced strategy for 2024-2029 – the first under its new director, Nick Ephgrave.

Partner Michelle Kallen will provide an in-depth analysis of the US Supreme Court’s potentially landmark term and its impact on legislative drafting during a CLE panel at the DC Bar’s Legislative Counsel Summit. The summit is a two-day educational event designed to address common issues faced by legislative counsel.

Trade Secrets and Restrictive Covenants Practice Co-Chair Debbie Berman will share her insights during a panel titled “The FTC Final Rule to Ban Noncompete Agreements: What’s Next & Practical Tips for Companies.” Associate Lauren Benigeri will moderate.