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National Security Law TodayThe AI Arms Race: Expert Perspectives from the National Security Law ConferenceArtificial intelligence is reshaping the security landscape faster than policy can keep pace. This week, we bring you a special episode recorded live at the 35th Annual Review of the Field of National Security Law Conference: “The AI Arms Race and National Security Law.” Moderated by Margaret Hu, Professor of Law and Director of Digital Democracy Law at William & Mary Law School, the panel examines how AI is transforming military strategy, cyber operations, and global power competition. Featuring four leading experts in emerging technology, the discussion explores the legal and ethical guardrails needed for autonomous systems, the private sector’s grow...
2025-12-101h 07
ILTA Voices#0137: (CT) Law Firms and AI – A Practical Guide Part 3In this third installment of the podcast series, the speakers explored what it takes to build an AI-ready workforce—examining emerging roles, evolving skill sets, and how existing talent is reshaping the future of work.
Moderator:
@Elizabeth Suehr - Director of Legal Risk Systems & Strategy, Jenner & Block LLP
Speakers:
@Reggie Pool - Principal, Practical IG LLC
@ Sumit Tenaja - SVP & Global Head of AI Consulting and Implementation, EXL
Recorded on 11-07-2025.
About the Speakers
@Reggie Pool is the founder of Practical IG, where he helps law firms an...
2025-11-0729 min
Democracy DecodedThe Latest: How to Address Threats to the Rule of LawThe foundation of our democracy is the Constitution, a system of checks and balances and the rule of law. But today, those cornerstones are being blatantly disrespected by a presidential administration attempting to consolidate power at all costs..In this episode, host Simone Leeper is joined by Campaign Legal Center litigators Anna Baldwin and Brent Ferguson. They examine the most pressing examples of the erosion of the rule of law, from the politicization of the Department of Justice to the stifling of free speech. Along the way, they highlight how Congress and the courts have failed as...
2025-10-0934 min
Rule of Law DefendersEqual Justice Under LawPaul Smith is a Visiting Professor from Practice at the Georgetown University Law Center and formerly Senior Vice President at the Campaign Legal Center, of which he remains a board member and advisor. Until 2017 he was in private practice at the law firm of Jenner & Block LLP, where he had an active appellate practice for several decades, including 21 Supreme Court oral arguments in a wide range of cases but emphasizing civil rights and civil liberties issues. Among his important victories have been Lawrence v. Texas, the landmark gay rights case, and Brown v. Entertainment Merchants Association, establishing the First...
2025-10-0521 minILTA Voices#0096: (CT) Law Firms and AI: Locking Down Security & Data ControlsIn this session, the speakers explored how law firms and legal professionals can safeguard sensitive data and systems by implementing AI-specific security strategies and effective governance controls.
It also builds on part one, diving deeper into practical approaches for mitigating risk in an AI-driven environment.
Moderator:
Elizabeth Suehr, Director of Legal Risk Systems & Strategy, Jenner & Block LLP
Speakers:
Morgan Llewellyn, Director, AI Practice Hike2
Chris Hockey, Manager, Information Risk and Governance Alvarez & Marsal
2025-06-1641 min
Law and ChaosEp 137 — Trump's Bad Week In All The CourtsThis week Trump got his ass kicked in courts no one's ever heard of! From tariffs to immigration, Harvard to WilmerHale, it's been a week of losing bigly. Andrew and Liz will break it down and explain what's next. Links: Harvard College v. Department of Health and Human Services [Docket via Court Listener] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69921962/president-and-fellows-of-harvard-college-v-us-department-of-health-and/ V.O.S. Selections, Inc. v. Trump [District Court Docket via Court Listener] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69888953/vos-selections-inc-v-donald-j-trump V.O.S...
2025-05-301h 09
Law and ChaosEp 136 — Trump Announces Plan To Break Law. Gets Immediately Enjoined. Again.President Trump's genius plan to announce that he's about to violate the First Amendment — and then do it! — runs into the judicial buzzsaw as two federal courts restrain his attacks on Harvard and the law firm Jenner & Block. And his campaign's lawsuit against Iowa pollster Ann Selzer continues to be a humiliating series of self-owns. But SCOTUS hands the administration a win by allowing the president to fire anyone and everyone. They exempted Fed Chair Jerome Powell for, uh, reasons. Links: Jenner & Block v. DOJ [Docket via Court Listener] https...
2025-05-271h 00ILTA Voices#0086: (CCT) Law Firms and AI – A Practical GuideIn session 1 of the series, the speaker discussed what policies, frameworks, and oversight structures are essential for a strong AI foundation as well as common stumbling blocks and how to avoid them.
Moderator:
@Elizabeth Suehr - Director of Legal Risk Systems & Strategy, Jenner & Block LLP
Speaker:
@Morgan Llewellyn - Director, AI Practice Hike2
Recorded on 05-14-2025.
2025-05-1427 min
Law and ChaosEp 123 — SCOTUS Will Protect Due Process. A Little Bit. If It Has To.The Supreme Court had two big immigration rulings this week on deportees to the Salvadoran gulag prison: One terrible and one … marginally okay. Meanwhile at the White House, Tariff Man is running amok! Luckily, he extorted hundreds of millions of dollars worth of big firm billable hours to defend the government. But not from Susman Godfrey, the target of his latest wildly illegal executive order. Links: Tech Policy Podcast with Corbin Barthold (Liz and Andrew guest appearance) https://podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/403-the-constitutional-crisis Abr...
2025-04-1148 min
Law and ChaosEp 122 — Hang Together or Hang Separately (feat. Ken White)Liz and Andrew sit down with fellow legal podcaster Ken White, AKA "Popehat," to discuss the Trump administration's attack on law firms. Who's fighting? Who's folding? And who's f—ed? Plus an update on the case of the Maryland man deported to a torture prison in El Salvador, and the legal effort to get him home. And for subscribers: The DC Circuit considers if Humphreys Executor is dead, or just mostly dead? Links: Serious Trouble Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/serious-trouble/id1630160928 Wilcox docket...
2025-04-081h 05
Law and ChaosEp 120 — All The President's Restraining OrdersTime to round up the latest in lawsuits against the Trump administration. The trans military ban is blocked. Renditioning Venezuelans to El Salvador without due process is blocked. The shutdown of the CFPB is blocked. The shutdown of the US Inst of Peace … not blocked. Yet! Liz and Andrew run down a bunch of the Trump cases and explain why it seems like every day brings another restraining order. (Hint: It's because Trump wants to do lots of illegal stuff in a hurry.) Links: Name & Shame https://www...
2025-04-0156 min
Opening ArgumentsBig Law Firm Paul Weiss Caved to Trump's Bogus Order in 4 Days. It Was Cowardly and Inexcusable.*** Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code OPENING at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: http://incogni.com/opening *** OA1143 - In the past month, Donald Trump has issued a series of truly fascist orders targeting some of the country’s best-known law firms for crimes ranging from hiring people Trump doesn’t like personally to doing some favors for special counsel Jack Smith to flagrantly hiring non-white non-men. What is actually in these orders, and how bad is it that one of leading litigation firms in the country gave in to Trump’...
2025-03-2853 min
The White House In AudioFact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Addresses Risks from Jenner & BlockIn a significant move from the White House on March 25th, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order targeting the prominent law firm Jenner & Block LLP. This episode dives deep into the details of this fact sheet, exploring the President's rationale for suspending security clearances held by Jenner employees and halting federal contracts with the firm. We analyze the accusations leveled against Jenner, including allegations of pursuing partisan goals, supporting policies deemed detrimental to women and children, obstructing efforts to combat illegal immigration and drug trafficking, and accusations of racial bias within their own ranks. We also examine...
2025-03-2703 min
FedSoc ForumsDoes Jarkesy Doom the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act?Reducing the cost of prescription drugs has been a bipartisan priority for years. One recent effort is the Preserve Access to Affordadble Generics and Biosimilars Act (S. 142), sponsored by Sen. Klobuchar with the support of Sen. Grassley and others. This bill would give the FTC new authority to investigate settlements between branded and generic drug companies that delay generic/biosimilar market entry and are deemed anticompetitive. The bill proposes allowing the FTC to make factual findings and liability determinations that the district court applies when computing damages. Our expert panel will discuss whether this bifurcated administrative/judicial arrangement can be...
2024-11-2653 min
The Government Contracts Legal Round-UpEpisode 48 | Post-Chevron: A Mixed Bag for Government ContractingIn this episode of the Government Contracts Legal Roundup, Special Counsel Nathan Castellano summarizes the Supreme Court’s Chevron decision as it relates to government contractors.
2024-08-2211 min
SCOTUScastFDA v. AHM - Post-Decision SCOTUScastOn June 13, 2024, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Food and Drug Administration v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine holding that the plaintiffs lacked Article III standing to challenge the Food and Drug Administration’s regulatory actions regarding mifepristone.Join us to hear our panel break down the decision and discuss its potential ramifications. Featuring:Adam Unikowsky, Partner, Jenner & Block LLPMegan M. Wold, Partner, Cooper & Kirk(Moderator) Prof. Teresa Stanton Collett, Professor and Director, Prolife Center, University of St. Thomas School of Law
2024-08-2123 min
Women in CryptoDecrypting Bank Charters in CryptoWelcome to our latest episode of Women in Crypto, the podcast presented by the Association for Women in Cryptocurrency & sponsored by Bracewell LLP! In this exciting episode, we discuss the account of Custodia bank & the convoluted trials & tribulations of getting access to banking & payment rails. Our guests are Caitlin Long & Michelle Kallen.Caitlin Long is Founder & CEO of Custodia Bank. A 22-year Wall Street veteran, Ms. Long became involved with Bitcoin in 2012. She spent most of her career on Wall Street in New York & Zurich, where most recently she was a managing director in Morgan Stanley’s Gl...
2024-07-161h 07FedSoc ForumsCourthouse Steps Decision: FDA v. AHMIn November 2022, the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Amarillo Division, against the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on behalf of the Alliance of Hippocratic Medicine (AHM) and others. The suit challenged the FDA’s 2000 decision to legalize mifepristone and misoprostol, two drugs often used in conjunction as chemical abortifacients, and regulation of the drugs thereafter. The case rose through the Fifth Circuit, which ruled in favor of AHM. The Supreme Court granted cert, heard Oral Argument on March 26, 2024, and on June 13, 2024, issued a...
2024-06-2457 min
The Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 47In this episode of the Government Contracts Legal Round-Up, Partner David Robbins updates contractors on the semiconductor supply chain, cybersecurity news, and claims and bid protests. David informs suppliers of semiconductors about proposed new rules and Department of Defense contractors about an order regarding reporting cyber incidents. He also recaps claims and bid protests with implications for negotiating contract modifications and releases.
2024-05-2108 min
The Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 46In 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.
2024-04-2305 min
The Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 45In 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. He also reviews Williams Building Company, Inc. v. Department of State; PDS Consultants, Inc. v. United States and Superior Optical Labs, Inc.; United States ex rel. Hunter v. Fillmore Capital Partners, LLC; and the matters of Expression Networks, LLC and DGCC Corp. In reviewing these matters, David provides key takeaways for government contract practitioners on matters involving the False...
2024-03-2310 min
The Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 44In this episode of the Government Contracts Legal Round-Up, Partner David Robbins explains how two recent Court of Federal Claims decisions reaffirm that the court will meaningfully review an agency’s proposed corrective action, underscoring that protest litigation before the court can be very different from protest proceedings before the Government Accountability Office (GAO). He also looks at a recent GAO bid protest that was dismissed as untimely, highlighting that contractors should pay close attention to deadlines to avoid disappointment. Finally, David discusses the Department of Defense’s final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement purs...
2024-02-2409 min
The Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 43In this episode, Partner David Robbins discusses the significant proposed rule issued by the Department of Defense implementing Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0. David also covers suspension/debarment updates and recent bid protest decisions.
2024-01-2410 min
The Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 42In this episode, Partner David Robbins discusses the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024. David explains a number of provisions that government contractors and grant recipients should be aware of, including those concerned with foreign purchases, cyber security, and greenhouse gases.
2023-12-2103 min
How I Lawyer Podcast with Jonah Perlin#127: Michelle Kallen – Appellate Partner and Former Virginia Solicitor GeneralWelcome back to another episode of the How I Lawyer Podcast, where Professor Jonah Perlin interviews lawyers about what they do, why they do it, and how they do it well.Today’s guest is Michelle Kallen, who is a Partner in Jenner & Block’s Supreme Court and Appellate practice and previously served as the seventh Solicitor General for the Commonwealth of Virginia. After graduating from Vanderbilt University Law School, Michelle clerked on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and then worked as a Litigation Associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP and Paul, Weiss...
2023-12-1547 min
The Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 41In this episode of the Government Contracts Legal Roundup, David Robbins shares the mic with Jan Larson, a Co-Chair of the firm’s Insurance Recovery and Counseling Practice. Jan explains how her practice dovetails with the needs of government contractors and all policyholders who seek insurance to recover damages. “The key part,” she tells David, “is you’re helping to bring money back in.” In addition to his interview with Jan, David provides a quick update on a recent DFARS amendment.
2023-12-0609 min
Market Leaders PodcastMarket Leader’s Podcast Episode 87: “Authentic Leadership: The Power of Purpose and Genuine Connection in Leading Others” with Justin PortazIn this episode of the Market Leader’s Podcast, Justin Portaz, Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer at Jenner & Block LLP discusses authentic leadership and its influence on firm culture.
Tune in to hear about:
- The impact of authentic leadership style
- Why genuine human connections are becoming increasingly important in an ever-accelerating digitized economy
- The increasingly blurred lines between personal lives and work lives
- The impact and influence generated through empowering one’s team, employees, and more
2023-12-0524 min
FedSoc EventsReligious Liberty in the Work-and-Market-placeCLE credit for this event is available at On-Demand CLE. The Supreme Court’s decisions in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis and in Groff v. DeJoy posed issues about religious freedom in the workplace and religiously motivated speech in the marketplace. This panel will consider the cases and their implications for religious freedom, especially how future cases might apply the tests articulated by the Court for “substantial costs” to a business for making an accommodation in Groff, and for what counts as expressive messages protected against the application of state anti-discrimination laws under 303 Creative. The panel will also consider the broade...
2023-11-171h 27
The Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 40Partner David Robbins begins this episode by discussing implications of decisions by the Court of Federal Claims and the GAO. The cases he covers include System Dynamics Int’l, Inc. v. United States; Insight Technology Solutions, LLC; Guidehouse, Inc.; and Zolon PCS II, LLC. He then provides federal grant recipients with takeaways from the OMB’s proposed rewrite of the uniform guidance. He closes by reminding listeners that he will soon publish his Suspension and Debarment By the Numbers analysis for the prior fiscal year.
2023-10-2410 min
The Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 39In this robust episode of the Government Contracts Legal Roundup, David Robbins covers a number of current issues in this episode across the government contracts spectrum of issues, including protests, claims, regulatory and investigations. He closes with a cautionary observation about the Department of Justice’s program to pursue criminal prosecutions for sanctions violations.
2023-09-2709 min
The Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 38In this episode, Partner David Robbins is joined by Nathan Castellano to talk about Nathan’s naming as a co-author of the seminal Formation of Government Contracts treatise and a contributor to The Nash & Cibinic Report. David then discusses a divergence between COFC and GAO protest practice highlighted by AccelGov, LLC v. United States and also explores two other decisions: KPMG LLP v. United States and B&B Medical Services, Inc.
2023-08-2110 min
The Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 37In this episode, Partner David Robbins discusses important cases and developments facing government contractors and grant recipients. He updates listeners on the Percipient.ai protest, which has sparked significant litigation over the scope of Court of Federal Claims bid protest jurisdiction. He also describes the implications of protest decisions in Leidos Inc.; Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. and BOF GA Lenox Park, LLC. David concludes with an “un-human interest story”: proposed legislation that would force contractors to turn over any “non-earth origin” material that intelligence officials have presumably concealed from Congress. What about protection from alien retribution? That, David notes, is not c...
2023-07-2107 minFedSoc ForumsMajor Questions Doctrine and the Tech and Telecom Sectors After West Virginia v. EPALast year, the Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in West Virginia v. EPA, in which the Court reinvigorated the “Major Questions Doctrine” of administrative law. Given the Federal Trade Commission’s efforts to expand its rulemaking powers under Section 5 of the FTC Act and the likely return of the “net neutrality” fight at the Federal Communications Commission once a third Democratic commissioner is confirmed, this webinar explored how the reinvigorated “Major Questions Doctrine” may impact tech and telecom policy.Featuring:--Ian Heath Gershengorn, Partner and Chair, Appellate & Supreme Court Practice, Jenner & Block LLP; Former Acting Solicitor General...
2023-06-271h 00
The Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 36In this episode, Partner David Robbins highlights the Supreme Court’s recent, unanimous opinion in the SuperValue case, which held that the False Claims Act’s scienter element may take into account a defendant’s knowledge and subjective beliefs. David also covers the new FAR rule that prohibits contractors from using TikTok on certain IT products. Last, David discusses the Federal Circuit’s useful reminder of the de novo standard of review that applies to appeals of the Contract Disputes Act.
2023-06-2209 minFedSoc ForumsDueling Decisions on the Regulation and Distribution of Mifepristone: AHM v. FDA & WA v. FDATwo cases concerning the FDA’s approval of Mifepristone, Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. United States Food and Drug Administration (AHM v. FDA) and Washington v. United States Food and Drug Administration (WA v. FDA) have caused significant conversations concerning the FDA’s approval processes, statutes of limitation for challenges to approvals, standing, administrative review, and judicial authority. The cases present interesting questions concerning the regulatory process, separation of powers, and the role of judges. In AHM v. FDA, a judge out of the Northern District of Texas blocked the FDA’s approval of the drug, meaning it could...
2023-06-2156 min
The Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 35In this episode, Partner David Robbins highlights the “quiet” end of the contractor COVID-19 vaccine mandate. He also provides take-aways about proposed revisions to cybersecurity standards issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology and a new voluntary self-identification disability form issued by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. Finally, he reviews a Federal Circuit decision about CDA jurisdiction, a claims case – Mid-Atlantic Constr. & Design Assocs., Inc. v. United States – and two protest cases: Aptim-Amentum Alaska Decommissioning, LLC and TechSynap Corp. v. United States.
2023-05-1911 minILTA VoicesLeveraging Data Classification to Help Risk Management, Analytics, and IntelligenceWelcome to ILTA’s Risk Management: Data Analytics & Intelligence series.
Over the course of this program, we will provide access to experts in the legal industry to discuss challenges of adoption and the benefits of using cloud technologies and Data Analytics to enhance processes, leading to efficiency, cost-savings and secured compliance.
We will review the obstacles, challenges and successes of adoption focusing on matter intelligence. How are organizations leveraging data related to client/matter lifecycle to enhance processes, compliance, and security, build relationships (Business Development), and streamline cost saving efforts. Specific topics will inc...
2023-04-2520 minThe Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 34In this episode, Partner David Robbins explains the Department of Defense’s final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and provides an update on Gandhi v. CMS, a freedom of information act case. He also outlines recent bid protest decisions that are expected to have an impact on large contractors as well as small businesses.
2023-04-2409 minThe Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 33In this episode, Partner David Robbins first recaps the outcome of Aries Construction v. US addressing the relationship between the Contract Disputes Act’s claims submission requirement and contractor claims for breach of the duty of good faith and fair dealing. David then highlights the CPI adjusted penalties for False Claims Act violations, and discusses the intersection of government contracting and artificial intelligence.
2023-03-1707 min
Get Hooked On Into A Binge-Worthy Full Audiobook Right Now.Barr None by Amy ImpellizzeriPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/650188to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Barr None
Series: #2 of The Riversedge Law Club Series
Author: Amy Impellizzeri
Narrator: Tavia Gilbert
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 27 minutes
Release date: March 7, 2023
Genres: Legal & Political
Publisher's Summary:
Barr None is a story of corruption, secrets, alliances, betrayal, and an unsolved murder case, all set against the backdrop of New York City Big Law, written by former Big Law insider, Amy Impellizzeri. Carly Jenner is a rising star attorney at one of the most prestigious law firms in New York City: Barr Knoll LLP, named for the larger-than-life f...
2023-03-077h 27Grab the Essential Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Legal & PoliticalBarr None by Amy ImpellizzeriPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/650188to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Barr None
Series: #2 of The Riversedge Law Club Series
Author: Amy Impellizzeri
Narrator: Tavia Gilbert
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 27 minutes
Release date: March 7, 2023
Genres: Legal & Political
Publisher's Summary:
Barr None is a story of corruption, secrets, alliances, betrayal, and an unsolved murder case, all set against the backdrop of New York City Big Law, written by former Big Law insider, Amy Impellizzeri. Carly Jenner is a rising star attorney at one of the most prestigious law firms in New York City: Barr Knoll LLP, named for the larger-than-life f...
2023-03-077h 27The Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 32Partner David Robbins discusses an important FOIA decision about the application of Exemption 4 and recent protest cases in an episode of the Government Contracts Legal Round Up. He also explains the Department of Justice’s summary of False Claims Act (FCA) recoveries for Fiscal Year 2022 and several important revisions to the department’s Criminal Division’s Corporate Enforcement Policy. The policy modifications follow a September 2022 memorandum from Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Lisa Monaco announcing revisions to DOJ’s corporate criminal enforcement policies.
2023-02-1611 min
The Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 31In this episode of the Government Contracts Legal Round-Up, Partner David Robbins discusses an important legislative development, as well as bid protest cases with industry-wide implications. He explains the key takeaways from the Preventing Organizational Conflict of Interest Federal Acquisition Act, which President Biden recently signed into law, and outlines what government contractors should be aware of in Ekagra Partners, LLC v. United States and Spatial Front, Inc. Listen to the episode below.When clients face high stakes matters, complex internal investigations, and strategic transactions, they turn to David Robbins, the co-chair of Jenner & Block’s Government Contr...
2023-01-1906 minThe Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 30In the December 2022 episode of the Government Contracts Legal Round-Up, Partner David Robbins walks listeners through the FAR Council’s proposed rule, which would require federal contractors to publicly disclose greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate-related financial risk, and set reduction targets. He explains the key components and likely implications of the proposed rule, and the contractors to which the rule would apply.
2022-12-1505 min
Democracy DecodedWhat If I Can’t Vote in Person?Voting at a polling place on Election Day may be easy for some, but many voters face significant challenges. Transportation, work schedules, and the location of polling places can make it tough for voters with families, jobs, a disability, and more to vote in person.During the 2020 presidential election, when the COVID-19 pandemic was in full force, many states expanded vote-by-mail access to protect voters from getting sick. There were also drive-thru voting and ballot drop-boxes, which opened many voters’ eyes to how accessible voting could be.In this episode we look at how vote-by-mail work...
2022-11-2920 minThe Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 29Partner David Robbins discusses two final rules released by the Department of Defense that amend the DFARS requirements related to contract cost and pricing. He outlines the new obligation contractors should be aware of under the first rule and the potential to see an increase in the use of cost-reimbursement contracts under the second. Mr. Robbins also explains key takeaways of recent protest cases.
2022-11-2206 minThe Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 28Partner David Robbins discusses The Boeing Company v. the United States in Episode 28 of the Government Contracts Legal Round-Up. The litigation could decide the fate of the controversial FAR cost accounting rule and clarify the jurisdictional rules that apply when contractors challenge the validity of FAR provisions and other procurement regulations. Mr. Robbins also shares key takeaways from two important bid protest decisions: Async-Nu Microsystems, Inc., B-419614.5, B-419614.6 and ASRC Federal Data Network Technologies, B-419519.4.
2022-10-2409 min
The Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 27Episode 27 of the Government Contracts Legal Round-Up features an unusual FOIA request related to the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program and two notable bid protest and claims cases: G4S Secure Integration LLC, et al., v. United States and The Tolliver Group, Inc. v. United States. Partner David Robbins outlines the issues raised in these cases and key takeaways for contractors seeking to protect information in their EEO-1 Type 2 reports.
2022-09-0907 min
The Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 26In Episode 26 of the Government Contracts Legal Round-Up, Partner David B. Robbins leverages his experience as a former acting Suspending and Debarring Official for the US Air Force to provide insights into Senators Warren and Lujan’s recent request regarding the Department of Justice’s use of its debarment authority. He also explains the implications of the latest of a dense line of decisions interpreting FOIA Exemption 4, and significant bid protest and claims cases.
2022-08-2308 minThe Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 25In the latest episode of the Government Contracts Legal Round-Up, Partner David B. Robbins discusses two US Supreme Court cases that government contractors should be aware of. Mr. Robbins also outlines key takeaways for recent claims and bid protest cases related to defenses contracting, software licensing disputes, procurements that require performance in foreign countries, and cybersecurity requirements.
2022-07-1810 minThe Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 24In the latest episode of the Government Contracts Legal Round-Up, Partner David B. Robbins discusses three bid protest cases: IAP Worldwide Services, Inc. v. United States, AT&T Mobility LLC, and Sehlke Consulting, LLC. Mr. Robbins outlines key takeaways for each case, noting that the IAP Worldwide Services matter may prove to be among the most significant Court of Federal Claims bid protest opinions of 2022.
2022-06-1307 min
The Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 23In the latest episode of the Government Contracts Legal Round-Up, Partner David Robbins, co-chair of Jenner & Block’s Government Contracts Practice, discusses important developments facing government contractors and grant recipients. During the discussion, David explains the Department of Defense’s final rule regarding commercial item determinations and a proposed FAR amendment regarding greenhouse gas emissions.
2022-05-1707 minThe Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 22In the latest episode of the Government Contracts Legal Round-Up, Partner David Robbins, co-chair of Jenner & Block’s Government Contracts Practice, discusses the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs’ new Contractor Portal, where contractors and subcontractors must register and certify their compliance with Affirmative Action Program requirements. He also explains the implications GSA’s recently published Acquisition Letter, AL MV-22-02: Temporary Moratorium on EPA Clauses, and the government’s decision to stop using Dun & Bradstreet’s Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) to identify government contractors.
2022-04-2205 min
The Lawyer's EdgeStephanie Scharf | The Career-Boosting Power of Sponsorship and Using Data Analytics To Drive ChangeStephanie Scharf is the Founding Partner of Scharf Banks Marmor LLC, a nationally prominent women-owned law firm that represents corporate clients across a range of litigation and corporate matters. Stephanie is also a Founding Principal of The Red Bee Group, a consulting firm that helps businesses, organizations, and law firms achieve their growth goals. Stephanie was the Chair of the American Bar Association's Commission on Women in the Profession from 2017 to 2020 and was the 2015-2016 Advisor to the American Bar Association's Presidential Commission on Diversity and Inclusion 360. She has over 30 years of experience in complex litigation. Previously, s...
2022-04-1239 min
The Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contract Legal Round-Up | Episode 21 In the latest episode of the Government Contracts Legal Round-Up, Partner David Robbins, co-chair of Jenner & Block’s Government Contracts Practice, introduces Special Counsel Nathan Castellano, who joined the firm in late February. They discuss Nathan’s background, frequent authorship, and important developments facing government contractors and grant recipients. Mr. Robbins and Mr. Castellano also bring the audience up to speed on recent rulings in claims, bid protests, and developments in False Claims Acts.
2022-03-1813 min
Law School Life & BeyondLaw School Life & Beyond Leadership Series - Alexis Reed, Director of Lateral Attorney Recruitment and Integration at Honigman LLPThis week Katya Rowley is joined by Alexis Reed! Ms. Reed is the firm’s Director of Lateral Attorney Recruitment and Integration. Ms. Reed has 15 years of experience in attorney recruitment, derived in both the law firm and search firm settings and as a practicing attorney. She leads the firm's attorney hiring and integration efforts across all offices and departments. Ms. Reed partners with firm leadership to create and execute on best practices for identifying, hiring, and retaining lateral attorneys.
Prior to joining Honigman, Ms. Reed founded her own legal recruiting and consulting company, Reed Recruiting, LLC, wh...
2022-03-0334 minThe Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 20Partner David Robbins, co-chair of Jenner & Block’s Government Contracts Practice, discusses the important developments facing government contractors and grant recipients in the latest episode of the Government Contracts Legal Round-Up. During the episode, Mr. Robbins brings the audience up to speed on recent rulings on vaccine mandates, recent bid protests, and an important False Claims Act decision, US ex rel Sheldon v. Allergan Sales LLC.
2022-02-1605 min
LADIES LOVE POLITICSBROAD THINKING - Ho in the SnowYou can check out the LLP blog and view references for this episode at www.ladieslovepolitics.com.Background Music Credit:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A41A0XeU2ds&list=PLzCxunOM5WFJZ7HaCoIGGjMTRHNH9XJtq&index=12REFERENCES:https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-10424785/Kendall-Jenner-plays-snow-wearing-tiny-black-string-bikini-holiday-Aspen.htmlhttps://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/23/20percent-of-americans-couldnt-pay-their-energy-bill-in-the-last-year.htmlhttps://www.americanprogress.org/article/basic-facts-children-poverty/https://www.onewarmcoat.org/our-work/the-need/
2022-01-2501 minThe Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 19 Co-hosts Matthew L. Haws and Sati Harutyunyan discuss the implications of the US Supreme Court decision to stay OSHA’s vaccine-or-test emergency temporary standard (ETS). During the episode, Mr. Haws and Ms. Harutyunyan explain what the ruling signals for federal contractors and
2022-01-1517 minThe Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 18 Co-Hosts Matthew L. Haws and Sati Harutyunyan discuss the latest court orders blocking the enforcement of the Biden Administration’s vaccine mandate for federal contractors issued on September 9, 2021 through Executive Order 14042 (EO 14042). During the episode, Mr. Haws and Ms. Harutyunyan walk listeners through the orders’ implications, the path forward in the courts, and what government contractors should be aware of as they considered company level requirements.
2021-12-1412 minThe Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 17Host David B. Robbins discusses the latest rule changes and regularly announcements made by the Biden Administration that will impact government contractors and grant recipients. Among those announcements are the deadline extension for government contractors to comply with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, the US Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0, and several important changes to the Department of Justice’s Corporate Criminal Enforcement Policies and Practices.
2021-11-1206 minThe Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 16 Associate Michelle Onibokun joins host David R. Robbins for a conversation about President Biden’s broad mandate for certain government contractors to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and the FAR class deviations to implement those requirements. Mr. Robbins and Ms. Onibokun also discussed the latest bid protest cases contractors should be aware of and the US Department of Justice’s Civil Cyber-Fraud initiative.
2021-10-2210 minThe Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 15In this episode, host David B. Robbins focuses on the latest regulatory developments and rules facing government contractors, including the new Executive Order on COVID-19 vaccinations. Mr. Robbins also provides a summary of recent bid protest cases and an update on proposed False Claims Act legislation.
2021-09-1009 minThe Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 14 In this episode, host David B. Robbins welcomes Associate Michelle A. Onibokun, who recently joined the firm and its Government Contracts Practice. They discuss regulatory developments and rules that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as recent bid protest and claims cases.
2021-08-1309 minThe Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 13In this episode, host David B. Robbins welcomes Partner Jeri K. Somers, the former Chief Judge of the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, who recently joined the firm and its Government Contracts Practice. They discuss Judge Somers’ perspective on what practitioners can do better before the boards of contract appeals.
2021-07-0911 minThe Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 12 In this episode, host David B. Robbins welcomes Associate Moshe Broder, as they discuss recent GAO bid protest decisions and proposed rules that impact federal government contractors and award recipients.
2021-06-1411 minThe Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 11 In this episode, Partner David B. Robbins focuses on the minimum wage increase for federal government contractors, as well as recent bid protest and claims decisions.
2021-05-1408 minThe Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 10 In this episode, Partner David B. Robbins discusses recent bid protest and claims decisions affecting government contractors and grant recipients.
2021-04-1306 minThe Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 9 Host David B. Robbins welcomes Partner Cynthia J. Robertson; they discuss a new executive order on America’s supply chains, bid protest and claims decisions, and False Claims Act priorities affecting government contractors.
2021-03-1209 min
In Loco Parent(i)sEpisode 13: The Captain and the Cruise Director (with Lindsay Harrison)Karen and Steve are joined by their long-time friend Lindsay Harrison, who (as those who have listened to the first Patreon bonus episode will know), was there literally at the beginning, and who has (already) had a remarkable career as both a trial and appellate litigator for Jenner & Block LLP. Before their chat with Lindsay, Karen and Steve talk about some of the many ways that they've divvied up parenting responsibilities, and how some of those choices have been by design and others have been more ... innate.
2021-03-041h 05The Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 8 Partner David B. Robbins discusses recent developments affecting government contractors following the numerous executive actions signed after President Biden took office. The host also provides updates on recent bid protests, Board decisions, FAR cases, and DOJ’s False Claims Act statistics.
2021-02-1209 minThe Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 7Partners David B. Robbins and Marc Van Allen analyze recent GAO bid protest reports for fiscal year 2020. They also examine a Federal Circuit appeals decision involving data rights, as well as provide updates on Section 3610 reimbursement claims and False Claims Act decisions.
2021-01-1509 minThe Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 6 Partners David B. Robbins and Marc Van Allen discuss recent developments facing government contractors and the changes to expect in the new year in this episode. They also examine proposed rule changes with the Department of Defense and Small Business Administration, as well as bid protest and ASBCA updates.
2020-12-1606 minThe Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 5 In this episode, Partners David B. Robbins and Matthew L. Haws examine the consolidation of SBA mentor-protégé programs. They also discuss recent intellectual property developments with the validation of proprietary and technical data, bid protest updates, and a recent Federal Circuit reversal.
2020-11-2008 minThe Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 4In this episode, Partners Marc A. Van Allen and David B. Robbins examine the new, and controversial, “Divisive Concepts” executive order prohibiting workplace training materials “teaching that men and members of certain races, as well as our most vulnerable institutions, are inherently sexist and racist.” The hosts also discuss recent case law updates and defective pricing trends.
2020-10-2307 minThe Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 3In this episode, Partner Marc A. Van Allen and Special Counsel Carla J. Weiss examine an upcoming interim rule on certain Chinese telecommunication companies that will become effective next month. They also share developments about Section 3610 reimbursements offered by the CARES Act, as well as discuss the Peraton Inc. bid protest decision and recent fraud cases.
2020-09-1607 minThe Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 2 In this episode, Partners David B. Robbins and Marc A. Van Allen examine a recent US Government Accountability Office (GAO) report. They cover topics with potentially far-reaching impacts for government contractors, including small business subcontracting plans and an interim rule on certain Chinese telecommunication companies. The hosts also welcome Special Counsel Noah B. Bleicher to discuss recent decisions exploring the GAO’s bid protest jurisdiction.
2020-07-2911 min
The Government Contracts Legal Round-UpThe GCL Round-Up – Episode OneThis inaugural edition introduces the hosts and covers key FAR changes, international contracting issues, small business set-aside eligibility requirements, overviews of proposed rules, COVID-19 related contracting issues, as well as protests, claims, and court decisions.
2020-07-0812 min
LMA PodcastBuilding a Scalable Sales Culture in a Law FirmEpisode: 57
Series: LMA SIG Share-Out
Episode Description:
In this episode, Suzanne Donnels (Jenner & Block LLP) speaks with Jeff Antaya (Plante & Moran), Frank Troppe (Miller Heiman Group) and Ellen M. Gregg (Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP) about how law firms can build a scalable sales culture. Antaya, Troppe and Gregg share their perspectives on why to have a sales culture at your firm, how growth affects culture, how to measure success and more.
Editor’s Note: This podcast mentions the CMO Summit and LMA’s Annual Conference. Please note that this podcast was recorded well in advance of the decision to post...
2020-03-1832 min
Beer and Bullshit PodcastGraham Jenner, Criminal Lawyer (Vol 28)After multiple technical delays, we are back to bring you B&B Vol 28. This week, we hang out with Graham Jenner. He is a Criminal Lawyer practicing as an Associate at the law firm of Evans, Bragagnolo & Sullivan LLP. He serves Northeastern Ontario, as well communities from the James Bay coast.
It was great to chat with Graham and get his legal perspective on many current issues. We hope to have him on again in the future... hopefully not as personal counsel.
As is our custom for these occasions, we helped ourselves to Prophets and Nomads Goes from Collective Arts...
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Financial Poise RadioEpisode 92 with Adam HirschFrauds! Fakes! Ponzis! In Episode 92, Chris Cahill and Adam Hirsch, of Robinson, Curley & Clayton speak of these fascinating things, along with RICO! Restitution! and Receivers! Adam draws upon his experience litigating business fraud cases to illustrate recoveries and defenses. See also Adam's column -- (Alleged) Frauds, Fakes and Ponzis -- on www.financialpoise.com. You can learn more about Adam Hirsch and Robinson Curley & Clayton P.C., click here. Or you can find them here: Twitter: @robinsoncurley LinkedIn: Adam Hirsch; Robinson Curley Abou...
2016-12-3036 min
Life Liberty and the Pursuit PodcastLLP Podcast EP 11 - Sports in PoliticsMike and Robert discuss if politics and sports mix. We talk about ESPN, Bruce/Caitlyn Jenner, Olympians like Ibtihaj Muhammad, the Final Five, Brianna Rollins, David Boudia, and the Olympian with our favorite name of all time, Steele Johnson. Send us your comments!
2016-12-2039 min