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Chambers USA 2026 has recognized Jenner & Block’s Chicago office as a hub of legal excellence, with 35 individual lawyers ranked across 24 practice areas.

Last month, Washington state passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1155 (SB 1155), legislation that bans virtually all non-compete agreements and significantly narrows the scope of permissible non-solicitation agreements in the state. The new law takes effect on June 30, 2027, and applies retroactively to all existing non-compete agreements, rendering them void and unenforceable regardless of when they were entered into. Employers are required to make reasonable efforts to provide written notic

On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump (No. 24-1287) and Trump v. V.O.S. Selections, Inc. (No. 25-250), holding 6-3 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not grant the President authority to impose tariffs. The same day, President Trump issued an Executive Order rescinding IEEPA tariffs and directing agency heads to “terminate the collection” of those tariffs “as soon as practicable.”

Nine Jenner & Block partners have been named to Lawdragon’s 2026 list of the 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers. Lawdragon recognizes preeminent lawyers who guide the world's leading media, entertainment, and technology companies through their most critical legal challenges. Jenner’s Content, Media, and Entertainment practice spans the full spectrum of the industry — from television, motion pictures, music, and video games to sports and betting, digital assets and blockchai

Jenner & Block filed an amicus brief before the Supreme Court of the United States on behalf of prominent economists in Learning Resources, Inc., et al. v. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, et al. The brief provides economic analysis regarding emergency tariffs imposed by President Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

Twenty-nine Jenner & Block partners have been named to Lawdragon’s 2026 “500 Leading Litigators in America” list. The award honors lawyers who have excelled in commercial litigation, product liability, mass torts, securities and other fiduciary litigation, white collar and investigations, administrative proceedings, class actions, antitrust, energy and technology disputes, intellectual property, trademark and patent wars.

Earlier this year, the Department of Justice (DOJ) identified trade fraud as a critical enforcement area, announcing a major restructuring effort in preparation for a new wave of trade-related investigations and prosecutions.1 

In a highly anticipated decision released last week, the en banc US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dealt a blow to President Trump’s tariff agenda. The Federal Circuit’s ruling came down in a consolidated appeal of two cases (V.O.S. Selections and Oregon) brought in the US Court of International Trade (CIT), challenging the President’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs via Executive Order.1 

Yesterday, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, sitting en banc, heard nearly two hours of oral argument in V.O.S. Selections, Inc. v. Trump. Argument focused on whether the president has the authority to issue tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The Court appeared split on whether the president’s emergency declarations1authorize global reciprocal tariffs under the IEEPA and principles of constitutional law, with a majority of the judges expressing

Jenner & Block filed an amicus brief before the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on behalf of a distinguished group of economists in V.O.S. Selections, Inc. v. Trump. The brief supports plaintiffs challenging President Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping "reciprocal tariffs" on global imports.

While many states recently have enacted laws making it harder for employers to enforce noncompetes, Florida is bucking the trend by enacting some of the strongest noncompete protections in the country. The newly enacted Florida Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth (CHOICE) Act (the Act) expands the scope of enforceable noncompetes and implements robust enforcement mechanisms for noncompetes entered into after July 1, 2025, provided that certain require

Jenner & Block has maintained its top spot as the leader in pro bono service, earning the No. 1 ranking nationwide and internationally on The American Lawyer’s 2025 Pro Bono Scorecard. This recognition underscores the firm's commitment to our values, advancing justice and expanding access to legal services through our pro bono work. 

We have seen a rise in employees going on the offensive and suing their former employers for damages for not informing them that their noncompete is invalid under the applicable state law or for exaggerating the scope of a valid noncompete. Therefore, employers should ensure that the noncompetes they seek to enforce are valid in the jurisdiction where the employee works (and resides, if different) and to be accurate as to the scope of any noncompete—and in California, to affirmatively inform emp

This provides an important update to Jenner’s previous client alert which can be found here.

Chambers USA 2025 affirms Jenner & Block’s preeminence in Illinois, awarding nine practice area rankings, with Band 1 recognition in General Commercial Litigation, White Collar Crime & Government Investigations Litigation, and Insurance: Policyholder Disputes.

With the 24th edition of The Heart of the Matter, we celebrate an important milestone in our ongoing commitment to pro bono service. In 2024, Jenner & Block exceeded $100 million in pro bono for the first time, surpassing our five-year goal of $250 million in free legal services 18 months ahead of schedule. Four years into our 5-year, $250 million commitment, we have already contributed more than $305 million in pro bono services.

Two courts this week invalidated the tariffs issued by the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). First, late Wednesday night (May 28), the US Court of International Trade (CIT) in V.O.S. v. United States issued an order gutting seventeen executive orders that imposed tariffs under IEEPA.[1]Before the ink could dry on the order, the government appealed and requested a stay from the CIT. Before the CIT ruled on that request, the Court of Appeals for the Federal C

Jenner & Block's Trade Secrets and Restrictive Covenants Practice will host an in-person CLE program on April 22 for an in-depth discussion on trending topics in the field. 

As tariffs are imposed and additional tariffs are threatened, companies concerned about the impacts of tariffs on agreements with customers and suppliers should review their contracts and the parameters of the tariff to determine how they may impact ongoing relationships. The following are some general guidelines for evaluating your customer and supply relationships.

Shortly after taking office, President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on several trading partners, including Canada, Mexico, and China, with plans to also impose tariffs on the European Union. This client alert unpacks those developments and the legal challenges they are likely to face.