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Jenner & Block Presents Analysis of LGBTQ+ Rights at “The State of Equality”

Jenner & Block partnered with Out in Finance on January 21 to deliver "The State of Equality," a comprehensive legal briefing on the current state of LGBTQ+ rights at the firm’s New York office. Partners Ali Arain, Jason Hipp, Rémi Jaffré, and Cayman Mitchell provided strategic insights on pivotal US Supreme Court decisions, emerging state legislative trends, and international legal developments affecting the LGBTQ+ community....READ MORE

Long-Running Real Estate Dispute Ends with Summary Judgment for Greystone Special Servicing

A Jenner & Block team led by Partner Stephen Ascher won summary judgment in a long-running real estate dispute for client Greystone Special Servicing (f/k/a C-III), who handles defaulted loans in a commercial mortgage-backed securities trust....READ MORE

Jenner & Block Announces Winners of Annual Pro Bono Awards

Jenner & Block today gave the annual Albert E. Jenner Pro Bono Award to Partner David J. Bradford for a lifetime of pro bono service and for his leadership in a voting rights case in the 2020 presidential election. The firm also gave the Albert E. Jenner Pro Bono Award to a Jenner & Block team that challenged three Wisconsin laws imposing severe restrictions on abortion access at a trial last year. The firm gave the annual Jenner & Block Award for Excellence in Pro Bono or Public Service to Para...READ MORE

Partner Ali Arain Honored among Crain’s New York Business’ Notable LGBTQ Leaders and Executives

Jenner & Block Partner Ali M. Arain has been honored among Crain’s New York Business’ Notable LGBTQ Leaders and Executives. He is included as one of 58 business leaders in the legal, financial services, and non-profit sectors that play a vital role in New York City’s economic and civic workings. Mr. Arain’s profile highlights that he uses his deep litigation experience not only to represent high-profile clients of the firm, but also to give back to the community. The profile recognizes his pro...READ MORE

The Consumer Finance Observer - Fall 2022 Edition

In this edition of Jenner & Block’s Consumer Finance Observer (CFO), our lawyers from a broad range of practice areas provide analysis of key issues currently at the forefront of consumer finance law and policy.In this issue, you will find analysis and updates on:...READ MORE

CFPB Adds “Discrimination” to its “Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts and Practices” (UDAAP) Examination Guidance

On March 16, 2022, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced its intent to address discrimination as an “unfair practice” under the Consumer Financial Protection Act (commonly known as Dodd-Frank). Specifically, by indicating that discrimination falls within “unfair practices” in its Exam Manual, the CFPB has authorized its examiners to look “beyond discrimination directly connected to fair lending laws” and ask companies to “review any policies or practices that exclude individu...READ MORE

CFPB and other Federal Regulators Eye Regulation Aimed at Curbing Algorithmic Bias in Automated Home Valuations

Late last month, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) took another step toward adopting rules governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithms in appraising home values. Specifically, the CFPB issued a detailed outline and questionnaire soliciting feedback from small business entities on a proposed rulemaking proceeding for using Automated Valuation Models (AVMs)....READ MORE

“Bridge Over Troubled Waters: Counseling Clients through a Crisis,” New York State Bar Association

On June 12, 2020, Jenner & Block Partners Michele L. Slachetka and Ali M. Arain presented a CLE webinar for the New York State Bar Association. They summarized best practices for effectively counseling business and corporations through periods of internal and external crises. They also shared tips and strategies for structuring law firm legal teams, managing communications with corporate clients and public relations teams, and developing a coordinated legal response and strategy in dynamic envir...READ MORE