Jacob R. BrandesAssociateBracewell LLPOrganization ProfileFull ProfileConnectEmail202-828-5813 Professional Biography Jacob Brandes advises clients on regulatory, litigation, enforcement and policy matters across the energy industry. During law school, Jacob completed legal internships with the Harpeth Conservancy and the Nolan Center for Justice. More Legal and Business Bylines From Jacob R. Brandes FWS and NMFS Unveil New Proposed Revisions to Endangered Species Act Regulations - (Posted On Thursday, November 20, 2025) Derivatives and Securities Dealers’ Pre-Hedging of Client Trades Faces Potential New Rules - (Posted On Wednesday, August 06, 2025) Another Big Week for NEPA: New Federal Procedures and a Big Beautiful Bill Benefit - (Posted On Monday, July 07, 2025) The CFTC’s New Advisory on Self-Reporting, Cooperation and Remediation - (Posted On Wednesday, March 05, 2025) Composition of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Under the New Administration - (Posted On Tuesday, January 14, 2025) Current Legal Analysis Fine Line - Fourth Circuit Joins Other Courts In Narrowly Interpreting Who Qualifies As An NLRA-Exempt Manager by: Joshua S. Fox , Yonatan Grossman-Boder Beltway Buzz, December 5, 2025 by: James J. Plunkett NIS2 in Germany- The New BSI Act Makes Cybersecurity a Board-Level Issue by: Dr. Christoph Enaux , Dr. Philip Radlanski State Department Adds H-1B/H-4 Visa Applicants to Expanded Online Presence Screening List by: Ian P. Band European Union Deforestation Regulation Faces Likely Delay by: Lynn L. Bergeson , L. Claire Hansen SEC Extends Compliance Date for Short Position Reporting Rule by: Scott Budlong USCIS Pauses Adjudication of Benefit Requests and Review of Previously-Approved Benefits for Individuals from 19 Countries by: Ian P. Band Countdown to 2026- Essential Paid Leave, Earned Sick and Safe Time Updates for Minnesota Employers by: Gina K. Janeiro , Hadley M. Simonett Germany Implements NIS2- Registration Portal Will Open on January 6, 2026 by: Dr. Annette Demmel , Mareike Lucht NY LLC Transparency Act Update by: Phillip S. Koh , Scott M. Vetri Arbitration World- Efficient and Effective Proceedings – A Discussion with Two Leading Arbitrators - Part 4 [Podcast] by: Declan C. Gallivan 2025 State Privacy Roundup- Key Trends and California Developments to Watch in 2026 by: Lydia de la Torre , Alan L. Friel Arbitration World- Efficient and Effective Proceedings – A Discussion with Two Leading Arbitrators - Part 3 [Podcast] by: Declan C. Gallivan McDermott+ Check-Up- December 5, 2025 by: Debra Curtis , Kristen O’Brien Arbitration World- Efficient and Effective Proceedings – A Discussion with Two Leading Arbitrators - Part 2 [Podcast] by: Declan C. Gallivan Upcoming Events Dec 11 2025 Preparing Law Students for AI in Transactional Practice Jan 13 2026 Legal AI Demo Day 2026 Dec 9 2025 Navigating the Legal Landscape: Your Essential Employment Law Update Dec 9 2025 California Workplace Law Update Print
