The reforms called for could have a significant impact on how federal contractors and their subcontractors conduct business with the federal government....more
4/25/2025
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Executive Orders ,
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Government Agencies ,
National Security ,
Procurement Guidelines ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Subcontractors ,
Trump Administration
The order requires a review of acquisitions for non-commercial products and services....more
On April 9, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order (the Order) to streamline the defense acquisition process and workforce, and potentially eliminate defense programs that are over budget or behind schedule....more
Agencies must shift procurement of common goods and services to GSA, which is now the government’s executive agent for procurement of information technology....more
The First Circuit joins the Sixth and Eighth Circuits in adopting a more exacting causation standard for False Claims Act liability premised on Anti-Kickback Statute violations.
In a victory for False Claims Act (FCA)...more
3/12/2025
/ Anti-Kickback Statute ,
But For Causation ,
Causation ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Healthcare Fraud ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Regeneron
Government contractors and subcontractors should be on the lookout for contract modifications as agencies begin implementing DEI-related Executive Orders....more
3/10/2025
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Compliance ,
Contract Amendments ,
Contract Terms ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Federal Contractors ,
General Services Administration (GSA) ,
Subcontractors
The Zafirov decision finds that the False Claims Act qui tam provision violates Article II of the US Constitution.
On September 30, 2024, in United States ex rel. Zafirov v. Florida Medical Associates LLC, Judge Kathryn...more
Major federal suppliers would need to perform certain climate-related actions, resulting in potential knock-on implications, expectations, and risks.
Key Points:
..The federal government’s proposed regulations would...more
The new tax law limits the deductibility of False Claims Act settlements and requires that settlement agreements identify the deductible “restitution” amount.
Settlements under the False Claims Act (FCA), which often...more
As of December 31, 2017, many United States government contractors face a new compliance requirement involving cybersecurity. This requirement will govern most new Department of Defense (DoD) contracts and, significantly,...more
12/26/2017
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Breach of Contract ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
DFARS ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Contractors ,
NIST ,
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The DFARS final rule requires contractors to safeguard information systems and imposes investigation and reporting requirements in the case of cyber incidents.
As of December 31, 2017, many United States government...more