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For analysis of key issues and trends financial institutions should be aware of as they navigate enforcement and compliance risks, Partner Laurel Loomis Rimon, Practice Counsel Ghada Shabana, and Associate Ben Seelig authored a three-part series in Law360.   Highlighting tools like AI and strategies such as transaction lookbacks and self-disclosures, they illustrate how fintechs can streamline SAR filings, uncover compliance gaps, and build trust with regulators – a must in an era of heightened scrutiny.   Read the full series here: https://lnkd.in/gZH-GvDH   #Fintech #DigitalAssets #AI #Compliance 

Partner Lucy Blake was quoted in a Reuters article in which she discussed the trend of NGOs exerting pressure on regulators to take action against adverse human rights impacts. Lucy commented that "regulators are being given more to think about – and are required to do so under the watchful scrutiny of the increasingly well-funded and litigious NGO and activist community." Read more: https://lnkd.in/gTwwrZM4 #FinancialRegulation #NGOActivism #JennerLondon

Partner Shoba Pillay was recognized by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs with the Council’s Inaugural Emerging Leader Award in recognition of her extraordinary leadership and commitment to Chicago, the nation, and the world. Shoba was honored at the 21st Annual Global Leadership Awards dinner, where she gave a special shout out to her parents, who joined her at the dinner. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gdK5afiD #JennerChicago #GlobalAffairs

Partner Brandon Fox was named a 2024 Top White Collar Lawyer by the Daily Journal for the second year in a row. The annual list honors “top performing attorneys specializing in white-collar defense.”   Brandon’s profile highlights his experience leading high-stakes trials, conducting complex investigations, and securing a landmark victory in an antitrust trial.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/gh6CQ2eR   #WhiteCollar #JennerLA

In an article featured in Law360, Partner Alex Smith discusses the recently proposed class action, Holly Ricketson v. Mattel Inc. in the US District Court for the Central District of California and how it highlights the uphill battle plaintiffs face in certifying a class in such cases. The matter involves mislabeled children's dolls featuring characters from the movie Wicked. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gDc-3B5q #ClassCertification

From our team to yours, we wish you health and happiness this holiday season, and beyond! https://lnkd.in/e7_udrK5

Congratulations to Matt Price, former Co-Chair of Jenner & Block's Energy Practice, on joining Constellation as General Counsel. Throughout his tenure at Jenner & Block, Matt established himself as a leading voice in energy law and policy. His practice focused on sophisticated regulatory matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, US Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy, and state public utility commissions. Matt's experience spans critical areas including market design, carbon regulation, and transmission policy. He was recently named a 2024 Energy MVP by Law360. Beyond his exemplary client work, Matt demonstrated his commitment to Jenner’s values through his dedicated service on the Management Committee, Partner Compensation Committee, Pro Bono Committee and as a sponsor in the firm’s Sponsorship Program. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/guU8RXM2 #EnergyLaw #CleanEnergy #JennerDC

DEI Protection Task Force Co-Chair Lauren Hartz spoke with Fortune about the future of DEI litigation in an article about the lawsuit against Southwest Airlines for its now discontinued ¡Lánzate!" Program. The program, which provided free flights to Hispanic college students to visit their families, was recently targeted by the American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER).      Read more: https://lnkd.in/gZ52fRnq     #DEI #Education 

On Tuesday, December 10th, President Trump named Andrew Ferguson as incoming Federal Trade Commission Chair. Mr. Ferguson authored a particularly scathing dissent of the FTC’s rule banning noncompetes, which was passed in April but which has yet to go into effect. In his dissent, Mr. Ferguson highlighted three main critiques of the noncompete rule: FTC authority to issue the rule, the constitutionality of the rule, and violations of the Administrative Procedure Act. In this client alert, we highlight the main takeaways from the dissent and outline potential implications for companies. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ds7Qs8au Authors: Andrew Vail, Jason Bradford, Debbie Berman, and Lauren Benigeri #FTC #NonCompete

In an article for Pratt’s Cybersecurity Law Report, Partner Jacob Alderdice and Associates Billy Goldstein and Elizabeth Avunjian survey the thorny issues involving attorney-client privileged documents that can arise in disputes between buyers and sellers after a merger or acquisition has closed. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gzDSP5Ad #MnA