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DOJ has reshaped its approach to corporate enforcement, creating a more structured framework for how prosecutors evaluate corporate misconduct, self-disclosure, cooperation, and remediation. In the inaugural edition of The Robins Kaplan Emergency Envelope, B Todd Jones, Bahram Samie, and Allen A. Slaughter Jr. examine what these changes mean for companies and the practical steps legal and compliance teams should be taking now. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gCXprFME

Robins Kaplan partner Rayna E. Kessler will be speaking at the Mass Tort Litigation Seminar, held in conjunction with the AAJ Annual Convention, this Friday in Chicago. Rayna will join Jonathan Orent for the session, "Clergy, LDS, and Mega Church Sexual Abuse Cases," where they'll discuss institutional accountability for survivors of child sexual abuse. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/esjCWkMf #AAJ #InstitutionalAccountability #Litigation #ClergySexAbuse #CLE

A growing wave of tariff-refund litigation is raising legal questions that courts have never addressed before. In a new article for Corporate Compliance Insights, Stephen Safranski and Alexander Rosselli explore why decades of antitrust indirect-purchaser precedent may offer a useful framework for evaluating these claims—and what businesses should be watching as the litigation unfolds. Read the full analysis: https://lnkd.in/g-fCdJDH

Congratulations to partner Rayna E. Kessler on being selected to receive the Compassionate Counsel Award from The Milestone Foundation! The award recognizes attorneys who "go above and beyond in serving their clients, advocating tirelessly for justice while also caring deeply about the personal challenges plaintiffs face.” Rayna has built a national practice representing individuals harmed by powerful institutions and corporations, including securing a landmark $11.75 million judgment in New Jersey’s first clergy sexual abuse trial against a Catholic Church entity. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gZqDJbm6

We're excited to launch Emergency Envelope, a new newsletter from Robins Kaplan's Fraud, Investigations & Recovery team, offering practical insights on government investigations, corporate enforcement, compliance, and emerging legal risks. Drawing on the experience of our former Department of Justice attorneys, each issue is designed to help organizations navigate high-stakes investigations and enforcement challenges with confidence. Read the first issue and subscribe for future editions: https://lnkd.in/grdTC8_r. Featuring insights and experience from B Todd Jones, Brendan Johnson, Tim Purdon, Allen A. Slaughter Jr., Bahram Samie, Lauren Roso, and Carla Baumel.

A federal court has awarded more than $2.5 million in attorneys’ fees, expenses and sales tax following a jury verdict in favor of NDN Collective and several Native American plaintiffs in a racial discrimination case against the Grand Gateway Hotel. As Robins Kaplan partner Brendan Johnson told Law360, “Fee awards like this are not a windfall. They ensure that victims of unlawful discrimination can obtain experienced counsel and that civil rights laws remain meaningful and enforceable.” The Robins Kaplan trial team included Brendan Johnson, Tim Billion, and Thad Titze. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ghuVWcc5

We're pleased to announce that 25 attorneys in our Minneapolis office have been named to the 2026 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. These selections reflect outstanding peer recognition, professional achievement, and commitment to ethical practice. Among those honored, Eric Magnuson and Tara Sutton earned spots in the Top 10 Minnesota Attorneys, and both Teresa Fariss McClain and Tara Sutton were named to the Top 50 Minnesota Women Attorneys. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gt6By6tw #MinnesotaSuperLawyers #MinnesotaRisingStars

We're proud to announce that seven Robins Kaplan attorneys have been recognized in the inaugural Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Investigations Lawyers guide, honoring lawyers at the forefront of government, internal, and corporate investigations worldwide. Congratulations to B Todd Jones, Lauren Roso, Allen A. Slaughter Jr., Brendan Johnson, Tim Purdon, Carla Baumel, and Bahram Samie on this well-deserved recognition. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gCk2tggh

Congratulations to partner David Martinez on being selected to the 2026 Latino & Hispanic Leadership Class by Profiles in Leadership Journal! This recognition celebrates individuals who have pioneered new paths, led with distinction, mentored others, and excelled in their fields. We're proud to see David recognized for his exceptional leadership, advocacy, and contributions to the legal profession. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g92qpNN5 View David's Latino & Hispanic Leadership feature: https://lnkd.in/gbDXqmQX

We're thrilled to share that Ellen Jalkut has been named to Profiles in Leadership Journal's Women Worth Watching in Leadership list! This recognition celebrates accomplished women making an impact in their organizations and communities. Ellen’s leadership in complex antitrust litigation and strategic approach to high-stakes matters continue to distinguish her practice. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g3AjRz2C View Ellen's Women Worth Watching in Leadership feature here: https://lnkd.in/gjaCrrxi.