Jenna A.Bressel

Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) play a significant role in managing prescription drug benefits by establishing pharmacy networks, negotiating rebates with drug manufacturers, developing drug formularies, and processing prescription drug claims.1Recent federal developments have expanded transparency and reporting obligations for PBMs and created new compliance responsibilities for plan sponsors.

By December 31, 2026, plan sponsors of certain qualified retirement plans, including 401(k) and defined benefit plans, must amend the plans to incorporate required and discretionary changes under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, and the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (SECURE 2.0).[1]

Jenner & Block served as lead counsel to Chapter 11 Trustee, Claudia Z. Springer, Principal of Novo Advisors (Novo), in the bankruptcy cases of Epic! Creations, Inc., Neuron Fuel, Inc., and Tangible Play, Inc. Working closely with Novo as the Trustee’s financial advisor, Jenner as main counsel, and a number of other teams, Springer led the Novo team to restore employee confidence, fill gaps in the management team, and ultimately successfully sell the business for more than $97 million in just ov

On Friday, July 4, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) (“Big Beautiful Bill”) after narrow approval from both houses of Congress. The legislation extends the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and enacts significant policy changes to healthcare, energy, and border security. Notably, the Big Beautiful Bill also introduces a new children’s savings vehicle known as “Trump Accounts.” In addition to a government seed contribution, and any taxpayer contributions, employers may a

On July 7, Jenner & Block advised its client Ceres Global Ag Corp. in completing its sale to Bartlett Grain Company LLC, a Savage company. Bartlett’s integration of Ceres is focused on long-term growth; leveraging the combined team’s deep agricultural expertise and shared values around service, integrity, and operational excellence.

On May 20, Jenner & Block advised its client Ceres Global Ag Corp. in entering into an arrangement agreement for Ceres to be acquired via an all-cash transaction by a newly formed entity controlled by Bartlett Grain Company, LLC— part of the Savage family of companies focused on the acquisition, storage, transportation, processing, and merchandising of grain. Ceres and its subsidiaries connect farmers to customers around the world and add value across agricultural, energy, and industrial supply

Jenner & Block is pleased to announce that Jenna Bressel has returned to the firm as Special Counsel in the Chicago office. Jenna brings significant experience in employee benefits and executive compensation law.