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Jenner & Block Secures Victories Protecting Research Funding at Higher Education Institutions

In major back-to-back victories for research in quantum computing, AI, cybersecurity, semiconductors, and other technologies vital to national security and competitiveness, Jenner & Block secured critical court orders halting federal funding cuts at US universities. ...READ MORE

Jenner & Block Welcomes Former DOJ Civil Division Chief of Staff Anjali Motgi to Washington, DC Office

Anjali Motgi, former Chief of Staff of the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Civil Division, has joined Jenner & Block as a Partner in its Washington, DC office. Anjali, who served for over eight years at the DOJ and most recently helped supervise the Civil Division's six branches, brings extensive civil litigation and government experience to the firm's Litigation Department....READ MORE

Back to School: What to Watch This Year in Higher Education Law and Policy

As institutions of higher education prepare for the 2026-2027 academic year, colleges and universities remain in the federal regulatory spotlight. Key areas of expected federal regulatory and enforcement activity include Title VI, federal grants and contracts, accreditation, immigration, foreign gifts and contracts, student loans, gender identity and Title IX, college athletics, and antitrust. Understanding and anticipating these developments will help institutions navigate new compliance obliga...READ MORE

Full Court Press: New Executive Order Targets College Athletics Spending on Multiple Fronts

On April 3, the President issued a new executive order about college sports, Urgent National Action to Save College Sports (“College Sports EO,” “the Order,” or “EO”) (Apr. 3, 2026), and an accompanying Fact Sheet. ...READ MORE

DOJ’s New Affirmative Litigation Branch: What It Means for Companies Caught in the Crossfire

The Department of Justice has quietly created a new power center that will expand its ability to pursue investigations and bring politically charged lawsuits against both corporations and state actors. For companies navigating federal scrutiny across multiple regulatory fronts—from consumer protection to immigration—this shift could reshape how enforcement risk manifests in 2026 and beyond. Below, we discuss what this shift means—and how your organization should be preparing in anticipation of a...READ MORE