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Jenner & Block Elects 10 Lawyers to Its Partnership, Appoints Four Special Counsel

NEW YORK – DECEMBER 20, 2021 – Jenner & Block has elected 10 lawyers to the partnership, effective January 1, 2022. Coming from three offices and serving across practice areas, this diverse group will support the firm’s clients and the partnership with their experience in a range of litigation and transactional matters....READ MORE

Client Alert: Federal Court Refuses to Allow Lost Profits Claim from Alleged Breach of Cannabis-Related Contract

As a follow-up to our recent white paper discussing current issues in the commercial cannabis legal landscape (available for download), we write about a recent decision regarding the enforceability of contracts in federal courts as discussed in Section I(A) of the white paper.  ...READ MORE

Client Alert: Commercial Cannabis: Current Legal Landscape

In 2020, adult-use or recreational cannabis became legal for commercial sale in Illinois.  Illinois is the 11th state to legalize cannabis for adult-use, joining Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont, Washington and the District of Columbia.  More states likely will soon follow.  To operate in this rapidly growing market, or engage with those operating in this space, there is a strong need to proactively consider and navigate a number of complex co...READ MORE