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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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Brian Scarbrough and Arie Feltman-Frank to Speak at AWMA’s Environmental Briefing Webinar
Partner Brian Scarbrough and Associate Arie Feltman-Frank will present at the Environmental Briefing Webinar hosted by the Air & Waste Management Association (AWMA) on May 13.
In two articles for Bloomberg Law, Partner Brian Scarbrough and Associate Arie Feltman-Frank provide a brief update on governmental efforts and litigation to address plastic pollution and analyze the types of insurance coverage that may protect policyholders in this evolving space.
“MethaneSat Joins Greenhouse Gas Monitoring Constellation,” Pratt’s Energy Law Report
In an article for Pratt’s Energy Law Report, Associate Arie Feltman-Frank examines pollution monitoring by satellite and advancements in remote sensing technologies, particularly in their ability to continuously monitor, detect, and quantify greenhouse gas emissions and attribute emissions to individual sources. He discusses the legal risks of publicly available satellite-derived emissions data and discusses how to prepare for what is to come.
Recognitions
Jenner & Block Receives Human Rights Practitioner Award from National Immigrant Justice Center
Jenner & Block received the Human Rights Practitioner Award at the National Immigrant Justice Center’s (NIJC) 27th Annual Human Rights Awards, recognition of a partnership that spans more than 20 years and has made NIJC the firm’s largest source of pro bono cases.
Associate Arie Feltman-Frank Named Rising Star by the National Immigrant Justice Center
Associate Arie Feltman-Frank has been selected as a 2026 Rising Star Award recipient by the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC), one of the country's leading immigrant rights organizations. Arie will be honored alongside other awards at the NIJC's 27th Annual Human Rights Awards on June 2.
Publications
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is generating unprecedented demand for data center infrastructure, and an equally fast-moving wave of energy, environmental, and insurance risks.
Arie Feltman-Frank Examines EPA's Draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List
Associate Arie Feltman-Frank authored an article for Law360 examining the EPA's April 2, 2026, announcement proposing microplastics as a priority contaminant group in the draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6) under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
In an article featured in Pratt’s Energy Law Report, Special Counsel Anand Viswanathan and Associates Kate Abendroth and Arie Feltman-Frank provide insights on recent efforts by the United States to impose duties on solar cell imports from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Client Alerts
Supreme Court Grants Certiorari in Boulder Climate Case — What Comes Next?
On February 23, 2026, the US Supreme Court granted certiorari in Board of County Commissioners of Boulder County v. Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc., No. 25-170, agreeing to hear a case that has drawn the attention of the energy industry, environmental advocates, and the federal government alike. This appeal arises from a 2018 Colorado state court lawsuit brought by the City of Boulder and Boulder County (together, Boulder) against Suncor Energy and ExxonMobil, seeking damages for alleged injuries re
Key Energy and Environmental Takeaways from Trump’s Early Executive Orders
In his first week in office, President Trump issued a series of executive orders that touched on energy and the environment. These orders are likely to significantly alter the makeup and actions of the executive branch for the next four years. We summarize some of the key takeaways below.
The Proliferation of Plastics Litigation and Insurance Coverage
Concerns surrounding plastic, particularly microplastics and synthetic microfiber, pollution are growing. As federal and state governments continue to focus on this issue, lawsuits seeking to hold companies accountable for their alleged contributions to plastic pollution continue to proliferate. Given this litigation trend and the real prospect of plastics-related liability, companies should consider the role that insurance can play in offsetting defense costs and potential losses. In this clien
Events
On May 4, Jenner & Block's Chicago office will host the Air and Waste Management Association (AWMA) – Lake Michigan States Section's annual waste conference. AWMA is an international organization of environmental professionals dedicated to advancing environmental knowledge and practice through education and collaboration. Associate Daniel Robertson served on this year’s conference planning committee.
Micro- and Nanoplastics: Essential Updates for Counsel and Compliance Teams
Associate Arie Feltman-Frank will speak at a webinar hosted by the Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers Section’s (YLS) Environmental Law Committee titled, “Plastic Pollution – A Regulatory and Litigation Update,” on June 3.