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US Supreme Court Rules Native American Tribes to Receive Reimbursement for Healthcare Administration Costs

The US Supreme Court ruled in favor of Jenner & Block’s client, the Northern Arapaho Tribe, confirming that Native American tribes should be reimbursed by the Indian Health Services (IHS) for certain “contract support costs” — the overhead costs for tribe-provided health care....READ MORE

Law360 Taps Six Jenner & Block Lawyers for Editorial Boards

Law360 selected six Jenner & Block lawyer to serve on the publication’s 2022 editorial advisory boards. As members, they will provide feedback on Law360’s coverage and serve as on-the-record sources for reporters. ...READ MORE

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

Three Jenner & Block Lawyers Receive the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development’s 40 under 40 Award

The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development named Special Counsel Craig Williams (Mississippi Choctaw) and Senior Associates Lenny Powell (Hopland Band of Pomo Indians) and Krystalyn Kinsel (Navajo) among their 2023 class of Native American 40 Under 40 award recipients. The recipients “represent the best and brightest emerging Indian Country leaders” and are recognized for leadership, initiative, and dedication to their communities....READ MORE

SBA 8(a) Program Under Unprecedented and Widespread Scrutiny: Critical Guidance for Tribally-Owned 8(a) Entities

The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program, aimed to help socially and economically disadvantaged small business owners access federal contracting opportunities, has been under increased scrutiny since an investigation by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed a significant bribery scheme involving more than half a billion dollars. Citing that investigation, in June 2025, the SBA Administrator directed the SBA’s Office of General Contracting and B...READ MORE

“Congressional Earmarks Are Back: Everything You Need to Know about ‘Community Project Funding’ and How to Get Your Project Funded,” Webinar

On March 25, Jenner & Block’s Government Relations Practice will host a webinar to help clients navigate the complexities of earmarks, or “Community Project Funding,” that members of the US House of Representatives have agreed to revive. Earmarks allow members of Congress to direct spending to pay for specific projects in their districts and states. The US Senate is expected to consider similar rules allowing for earmarks in the coming weeks. In the meantime, the House Appropriations Committee—t...READ MORE