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Jenner & Block Secures Trial Victory for Chance the Rapper
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Recognition
Jenner & Block Named Law Firm of the Year, Earned Additional Honors Across Categories by The American Lawyer 2025 Industry Awards
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Chicago Bar Association Names Jenner & Block Law Firm of the Year
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On December 18, Jenner & Block secured a landmark jury verdict of $394,424,138 for clients Consumers Energy Company and DTE Electric Company in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, representing what is believed to be the largest civil jury verdict in Michigan history.
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 Team Secures Win for Client KFC in Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
On August 4, a team of Jenner & Block lawyers secured a win in the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit on behalf of firm client KFC (part of Yum! Brands, Inc.). The Tenth Circuit reversed an adverse jury verdict and ordered that judgment be entered for KFC. The case concerned a challenge to the way that KFC licenses new restaurants. The plaintiff alleged that the procedures KFC employs to locate and license new restaurants violates the implied covenant of good faith and fair dea
Recognitions
Jenner & Block Named Litigators of the Week Runners-Up for Landmark Civil Jury Verdict
A Jenner & Block team led by Partners Terri Mascherin and Dan Weiss were named Runners-Up for Litigators of the Week by The American Lawyer for securing a landmark jury verdict of $394,424,138 for clients Consumers Energy Company and DTE Electric Company, representing what is believed to be the largest civil jury verdict in Michigan history.
Jenner & Block was named Law Firm of the Year and honored in several different categories by The American Lawyer at the 2025 Industry Awards. These awards recognize “the legal industry's most impactful and important work of the past year.”
Jenner & Block Named Finalist in Six Categories by The American Lawyer
The American Lawyer has listed Jenner & Block as a finalist in six categories in the 2025 Industry Awards. These awards recognize “the legal industry's most impactful and important work of the past year.”
Publications
Firm’s Amicus Brief Opposes Efforts to Block Construction of the Obama Presidential Center
On July 15, the firm submitted an amicus brief, pro bono, on behalf of 16 iconic Chicagoland museums and cultural institutions that oppose efforts to block construction of the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park.
Client Alert: Recent Rulings in COVID-19-Related Lease Disputes
Courts in three different jurisdictions recently handed down decisions against commercial tenants in disputes with their landlords over rent obligations during the COVID-19 pandemic, rejecting the tenants’ common law defenses and interpreting the leases as written.
Client Alert: Real Estate Litigation and Counseling Newsletter - March 2021
On behalf of Jenner & Block’s Real Estate Litigation and Counseling Group, we are pleased to present this newsletter, which is designed to inform lawyers and business leaders about key legal developments affecting REITs, developers, brokers, investors, contractors, tenants, and other real estate industry participants. In this edition, we cover the following topics:
Client Alerts
Federal Circuit Issues Important Takings Decision on Eviction Moratorium
In a significant Takings Clause opinion, Darby Development Company, Inc. v. United States, the Federal Circuit sided with landlords who argued that the CDC’s eviction moratorium constituted a physical taking of their property.
President Biden's Rent Control Proposal: A Bad Dream
On July 16, 2024, President Biden announced a proposal to pass legislation capping rent increases to no more than 5% on properties held by corporate landlords, with an exception for new construction and substantial renovation or rehabilitation. It would go into effect this year, and last for the next two years.
Events
Join us for the return of The Realty Rendezvous! On November 19th, we will gather leaders in the real estate and hospitality industry to discuss trends and hot topics impacting our clients, including the potential impact of the 2024 election. If you are able to join in person, we hope you will stay for a networking reception following the programming.
Jenner & Block’s 2023 Realty Rendezvous: Legal and Business Trends in Real Estate and Hospitality
Jenner & Block is proud to host its inaugural Realty Rendezvous, a comprehensive half-day program designed to promote conversations about the industry. At four different panels, top minds in the industry will discuss trends and hot topics affecting real estate and hospitality clients. Following the panels, attendees will enjoy a networking reception with a menu featuring curated hors d'oeuvres and drink pairings, including Brown Estate wine and a special Bulleit Bourbon tasting in celebration of