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 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 USCIS Makes Changes to TN Policy Manual: Key Updates for Employers by: Aimee Guthat Supreme Court Eliminates Heightened Discrimination Standard Under Title VII by: Mikaela Shaw Masoudpour , Nicholas D. SanFilippo DC Court of Appeals Weighs in on Use of Large Language Models in Litigation by: Kevin J. Quilty Employer Considerations During Civil Unrest by: Nonnie L. Shivers , Zachary V. Zagger Clearing Regulatory Roadblocks: How Smarter Implementation Can Help Supply Chain Modernization by: James V. Aidala , L. Claire Hansen Congress Ramping Up the Pressure on Antitrust Investigations by: Veronica Renzi , Lee Van Voorhis 2025 Midyear State and Local Minimum Wage Increases by: Charles E. McDonald, III , Nancy S. Lester Updated FCPA Guidance by: Johnjerica Hodge The Lobby Shop- Inside Biden’s White House: A Conversation with NYT Bestselling Author Alex Thompson [Podcast] by: Liam P. Donovan , Joshua C. Zive FTC and DOJ Announce Listening Sessions on Lowering American’s Drug Prices by: Lance A. Soderstrom , Deepro R. Mukerjee Louisiana Legislators Approve Bill Increasing Funding for Student-Athletes at Certain Louisiana Public Universities by: Brandon DeRojas McDermott+ Check-Up: June 13, 2025 by: Debra Curtis , Erica Stocker HARD ROCK META PIXEL SUIT GETS NO RESERVATION: When Booking a Room Doesn’t Book a CIPA Claim by: Blake Landis Louisiana Governor Vetoes Legislation That Would Have Banned Social Casino Sweepstakes Games by: James G. Gatto Defra Calls for Comments on Indicative Lists for LC-PFCAs, Their Salts, and Related Compounds by: Lynn L. Bergeson , Carla N. Hutton Upcoming Events Jun 16 2025 The First 100 Days and Beyond Under the New Administration | Session 6: Trump Tariffs at 100 Days Jun 16 2025 That’s Not Covered! How Lawyers Unknowingly Practice Without Coverage for Cyber-Related Claims Jun 17 2025 DOJ’s Final Rule on Transfers of Bulk US Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data: A How-To Guide Jun 17 2025 Home Care Industry Update Print
