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News
Jenner & Block Secures Trial Victory for Chance the Rapper
News
Recognition
Jenner & Block Named Law Firm of the Year, Earned Additional Honors Across Categories by The American Lawyer 2025 Industry Awards
Recognition
Recognition
Chicago Bar Association Names Jenner & Block Law Firm of the Year
Recognition
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News
Jenner & Block Secures Rescission of Termination for Default for Air Ambulance Contractor
Jenner & Block successfully defended its client Jet Logistics Inc. against a termination for default issued by the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), preserving the company's Air Ambulance Blanket Purchase Agreement and its ability to continue providing critical transportation services to severely ill and injured servicemembers.
Celebrating “Making Justice a Reality in Our Communities,” in Honor of 2024 US Pro Bono Week
In honor of American Bar Association's US Pro Bono Week, Jenner & Block is celebrating and shining a spotlight on the impactful work our lawyers do to help preserve and strengthen the communities we serve. Earlier this year, the firm, an international leader in pro bono service, surpassed its five-year commitment of providing $250 million in free legal services to those in need of access to justice—a year and a half ahead of schedule.
Jenner & Block Prevails on Behalf of Client Facing Debarment by Army
Partner David Robbins prevailed on behalf of client Katrin Callaway who in November 2022 was proposed for debarment – an exclusion from government contracting – by the Army. As a scheduler for government contractors, this was endangering her business and her personal financial wellbeing.
Recognitions
Jenner & Block DC Earns 29 Chambers USA 2026 Rankings Across 16 Practice Areas
Chambers USA 2026 has recognized Jenner & Block’s Washington, DC office as a hub of legal excellence, with 29 individual lawyers ranked across 16 key practice areas.
Chambers USA 2025 has recognized Jenner & Block’s Washington, DC office as a hub of legal excellence, with 27 individual lawyers ranked across 16 key practice areas.
The Washingtonian Names Alexis Early, Sam Feder, and David Robbins Among 2024 Top Lawyers
Partners Alexis Early, Sam Feder, and David Robbins have been named to The Washingtonian’s 2024 “Top Lawyers” list in the National Security, Communications, and Government Contracts categories, respectively. The annual list recognizes Washington’s top legal talent, as voted by area lawyers. As a partner in Jenner’s National Security and Crisis Practice, Alexis helps clients navigate complex business challenges related to the cross-border flow of goods, software, technology, funds, and investmen
Publications
Post-Midterm Election Preparation for Government Contractors: A Political Risk Strategy Assessment
Jenner & Block Partners David Robbins and Ashley Callen authored a feature comment in The Government Contractor, the premier trade publication for professionals in the government contracting industry, assessing the political risk landscape facing contractors ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
"Suspension And Debarment: FY 2025 By The Numbers," Law360
Partner David Robbins co-authored an article for Law360 analyzing federal suspension and debarment activity during fiscal year 2025, marking the 10th anniversary of his annual study tracking government enforcement trends in this area.
“Suspension And Debarment: FY 2024 By the Numbers,” Law360
With federal fiscal year 2024 in the rearview mirror, it is again time to analyze the suspension and debarment activity in certain federal agencies.
Podcasts
Government Contracts Legal Roundup | Episode 47
In this episode of the Government Contracts Legal Roundup, Partner David Robbins updates contractors on the semiconductor supply chain, cybersecurity news, and claims and bid protests.
Government Contracts Legal Roundup | Episode 46
In this episode of the Government Contracts Legal Roundup, Parter David Robbins reviews a series of litigation cases, including a claims update and two bid protest cases. David offers key takeaways for government contract practitioners and discusses the implications of the Department of Defense’s continued, expanded use of its “Other Transactions” authority for prototype projects.
Government Contracts Legal Roundup | Episode 45
In this episode of the Government Contracts Legal Roundup, David Robbins reviews a series of cases that have been decided in recent weeks, including the much-anticipated decision in Avue Technologies Corp. v. Department of Health & Human Services.
Client Alerts
Department of War Suspends CMMC Phase II—But Compliance Obligations Remain, As Does Enforcement Risk
On July 13, 2026, the Department of War (DoW) announced the immediate suspension of the Phase II requirements of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, which had been scheduled to take effect on November 10, 2026. The suspension, memorialized in a memorandum dated July 10, 2026, and signed by DoW Chief Information Officer Kirsten Davies, also halts the pending Phase III and Phase IV implementation milestones and directs a comprehensive, 60-day review of the program.
The Fix Is In: Cost-Reimbursable Contracts Are Out
On April 30, 2026, President Trump issued an Executive Order that fundamentally shifts the “default” posture of federal acquisitions. Under the EO, fixed-price contracts and performance-based contracts become the “default and preferred method” of federal procurement. All non-fixed-price contracts—including cost-reimbursement, time-and-materials, and labor-hour—now require written justification, and those exceeding specified dollar thresholds require formal approval (with narrow exceptions).
DOJ Establishes the National Fraud Enforcement Division
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced a major change in its approach to investigating and prosecuting white-collar crime involving taxpayer dollars and taxpayer-funded programs.
Events
Partners Rachel Alpert, Noah Bleicher, and David Robbins to Speak at Pub K's Annual Review
Partners Rachel Alpert, Noah Bleicher, and David Robbins will speak on panels at Pub K's Annual Review on February 10 and 11.
What’s Next for DEI: Unpacking the New Administration’s Executive Orders
“Intermediate Government Contracts Training,” Jenner & Block and Pub K
Jenner & Block and Pub K, a resource of news and insights for the professional contract law community, are collaborating to provide a CLE that will explore intermediate government contracts and grants topics. CLE credit will be available through Pub K.