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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
Recognition
Recognition
Chicago Bar Association Names Jenner & Block Law Firm of the Year
Recognition
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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.
Jenner & Block is pleased to announce that Michael J. Vernick has joined as a Partner in its Washington, DC, office.
WASHINGTON, DC – November 24, 2025: Elizabeth “Liz” Pullin, former Space Force Rapid Capabilities Legal Advisor, has joined Jenner & Block as Special Counsel in its Washington, DC office. Liz will be a key member of the Government Contracts and Grants Practice, bringing extensive experience from the US Department of Justice and the US Air Force Judge Advocate General's Corps.
Recognitions
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
Jenner & Block Named to The American Lawyer’s A-List
Jenner & Block has been named to The American Lawyer’s 2024 A-List, an annual list highlighting the 20 most well-rounded firms according to both financial and cultural criteria.
2023 Chambers USA Recognizes 33 Practice Areas, 66 Lawyers from Jenner & Block
Jenner & Block has been recognized as a leading firm in 33 practice areas in the 2023 edition of Chambers USA. The recognition includes practice rankings in 10 national and 23 state categories.
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.
“Late Electronic Bids and Proposals,” The Nash & Cibinic Report
In their recent contribution to The Nash & Cibinic Report, Nathan E. Castellano and Ginsey V. Kramarczyk discuss the latest developments surrounding the "late-is-late" rule for electronically submitted proposals under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Now that the Federal Circuit declined to provide a definitive interpretation of the rule in the eSimplicity appeal, Nathan and Ginsey express cautious optimism that the FAR Council will take action to address the longstanding issues surr
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.
OMB Proposes Major Overhaul of Federal Grant Rules: What Grant Recipients Need to Know
On May 29, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), joined by federal grantmaking agencies, issued a lengthy proposed rule[1]covering many aspects of federal financial assistance, including:
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).
Events
Partner Michael Vernick to Speak at NACUA's 2026 Annual Conference
On July 1, Partner Michael Vernick will speak on a panel at the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) 2026 Annual Conference in Nashville.
Partner Mike Vernick to Speak at DOECAA’s 2026 Spring Conference
On April 23, Partner Mike Vernick will speak on a panel at the Department of Energy Contractor Attorneys Association (DOECAA) 2026 Spring Conference at the Fermilab and Argonne National Laboratory near Chicago.
What’s Next for DEI: Unpacking the New Administration’s Executive Orders