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Democratic AGs Urge Federal Agencies to Halt Rollback of NEPA Regulations

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Eighteen Democratic AGs have submitted formal comment letters to several federal agencies urging them to withdraw recently issued final rules that rescind regulations implementing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)...more

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The New NEPA: Federal Agencies Overhaul Procedures for Environmental Reviews

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On July 3, 2025, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or the “Commission”), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (“Army Corps”), and the Departments of Energy (“DOE”), Interior (“DOI”), Transportation (“DOT”),...more

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Akin Intelligence - May 2025

On May 13, 2025, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced that the Commerce Department initiated a rescission of the Biden Administration’s Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion (“AI...more

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New Executive Order Modifies Cybersecurity Requirements to Be Imposed on Federal Contractors and Subcontractors

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On June 6, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order (E.O.) 14306 to scale back a range of cybersecurity requirements and government-wide approaches implemented by the Biden Administration....more

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Preliminary Injunction of Recent DoD + GSA Memo Means Federal Contractors Must Continue to Comply with Biden-Era Project Labor...

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A D.C. federal judge granted the North America’s Building Trades Union and Construction Trades Council’s request to enjoin the recent memoranda exempting certain construction projects from Executive Order (EO) 14063. North...more

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Crossing Administrations: The Focus on Federal Cybersecurity Continues

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Federal contractors, including defense contractors, should prepare for the emergence of new requirements in the coming months that are designed to strengthen software supply chain security, impose more stringent cybersecurity...more

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New Law Bars Defense Contractors From Retaining Certain Outside Lobbyists

On December 23, 2024, former President Joe Biden signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, which includes a provision prohibiting the Department of Defense (DOD) from contracting with...more

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Last Minute Biden Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence Executive Orders Survive Initial Trump Revocations

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In the final week of the Biden Administration’s term in office, former President Biden issued two high profile executive orders that could have significant ramifications for the cybersecurity and technology industries. The...more

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Biden’s Final Cybersecurity Order Proposes Significant Changes, All to Be Implemented by the Incoming Administration

Citing the threats posed by foreign adversaries and criminal organizations, and seeking enhanced accountability for companies that provide software and cloud services to the federal government, the Biden administration has...more

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Biden Issues Executive Order to Bolster AI Infrastructure in the U.S.

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On January 14, 2025, President Joe Biden issued an executive order aimed at advancing U.S. leadership in AI infrastructure (the “Order”). This directive seeks to address the growing strategic importance of artificial...more

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President Biden Issues Executive Order on Advancing United States Leadership in Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure

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On January 14, 2025, President Biden issued an Executive Order (EO) on Advancing United States Leadership in Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure. The EO, among other things, directs the Secretary of Defense and the...more

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SHARE IT Act Requires Agencies to Share Custom-Developed Source Code Throughout the Government

On December 23, 2024, President Biden signed the Source Code Harmonization and Reuse in Information Technology Act (“SHARE IT Act” or “the Act”), which provides a formal mechanism for federal agencies to store and share...more

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Recent Changes in Appropriations Legislation May Have Given "Baby False Claims Act" New Teeth

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On December 23, 2024, President Biden signed into law H.R. 5009 - “Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.” (2025 NDAA). First passed in 1961, the NDAA is a...more

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Proposed rule on federal contractor salary information requests, comp information on job postings is withdrawn

On January 8th, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council withdrew a proposed rule that would have (1) prohibited federal government contractors and subcontractors from requesting or using compensation history in the hiring...more

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Hidden in the NDAA: The Expanded Reach of the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act

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Federal government contractors and many others have been closely watching the drafting, introduction, consideration, debate, amendment, and passage of the annual National Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA”)....more

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Congress Passes Defense Bill with AI Provisions — AI: The Washington Report

On December 18, Congress passed the FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes a number of AI provisions. The NDAA is expected to be signed into law by President Biden. The NDAA includes the first –...more

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Holland & Knight Defense Situation Report: November 2024

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Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly defense news update. We are pleased to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. ...more

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Trump 2.0: What Happens to Federal Funding?

Pillsbury’s recent alert on the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency, or “DOGE,” an autonomous organization created by President-elect Trump and spearheaded by Elon Musk, identified several steps for industries...more

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How a Trump Presidency Could Impact Government Contracting

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With former President Donald Trump winning election to be the 47th president of the United States, Americans should expect sweeping policy and regulatory changes, including in the federal procurement space. Based on Trump's...more

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Holland & Knight Defense Situation Report: October 2024

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Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly defense news update. We are pleased to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. ...more

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White House Memo on U.S. Leadership in AI Signals Opportunities for Government Contractors

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The Biden Administration on Oct. 24, 2024, issued a memorandum, "Advancing the United States' Leadership in Artificial Intelligence; Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Fulfill National Security Objectives; and Fostering...more

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Department of Defense Announces New Loan Program for Critical Technology Projects

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The U.S. Department of Defense's (DOD) Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) on Sept. 27, 2024, published a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) that would make up to $984 million in loans available for a range of projects that...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – October 2024

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Department of Defense (DOD) Rules: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) - On September 26, DOD published five final rules and three proposed rules to amend the DFARS. The final rules are effective...more

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Holland & Knight Defense Situation Report: September 2024

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Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly defense news update. We are excited to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. ...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – September 2024 #2

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Department of Defense (DOD) Proposed Rule: Transactions Other Than Contracts, Grants, or Cooperative Agreements for Prototype Projects - On September 4, DOD published a proposed rule and request for comments regarding...more

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