Small Business Administration head Kelly Loeffler has announced a “full-scale” audit of its 8(a) program for socially and economically disadvantaged small business owners, directing the agency’s Office of Government...more
7/17/2025
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Kousisis v United States ,
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SBA ,
Small Business ,
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This week the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced its new approach to corporate criminal enforcement, "Focus, Fairness, and Efficiency in the Fight Against White Collar Crime."...more
5/19/2025
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White Collar Crimes
On April 23, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at overhauling the federal system of accreditation for higher education institutions. ...more
4/30/2025
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Higher Education Act ,
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Risk Assessment ,
Students for Fair Admissions v Harvard College ,
Title VI ,
Trump Administration ,
Universities
K-12 school districts across the country now face a tight deadline to navigate a minefield with significant legal and funding implications. ...more
4/7/2025
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Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Funding ,
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A valuable tool in filing whistleblower claims against companies related to government fraud took a potentially major hit this week when a federal judge in Florida ruled that a significant portion of the statutory scheme...more
10/4/2024
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Whistleblowers