News & Analysis as of

Contract Termination Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Contract Disputes

PilieroMazza PLLC

Lawmakers Sound Alarm Over VA’s AI-Driven Contract Terminations: What to Do If You’re Terminated

PilieroMazza PLLC on

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is facing growing scrutiny from Congress after it abruptly canceled hundreds of contracts—many of which support critical services for veterans—based in part on recommendations from a...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Navigating Recent Government Contract Terminations—Key Considerations and Best Practices

Recent actions by the Department of Government Efficiency have led to a surge in contract cancellations, raising significant concerns for government contractors. Contracting Officer’s Discretion and Legal Boundaries - The...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Contractors and Grant Recipients Beware: False Claims Act Risk in Termination Settlements

Holland & Knight LLP on

A significant number of government contracts and grants have been terminated recently by federal agencies pursuant to the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) "cost efficiency initiative" and review of "covered...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Big, Beautiful and Really Terrific: Government Contracting in the Trump Administration

After 100 days, the dawn of the Trump administration reveals to contractors a variable horizon. Changes to the procurement process and shifting budget priorities threaten certain contracts. Conversely, anticipated...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Not To Be Heard: CBCA Dismisses a Contractor's Appeal of a Termination for Convenience for Lack of Jurisdiction

At a time when government agencies are terminating contracts for convenience at an increasingly high rate, a recent decision by the U.S. Civilian Board of Contract Appeals in Blankson v. Agency for International Development,...more

Blank Rome LLP

A Roadmap for Terminations for Convenience in the DOGE-Era

Blank Rome LLP on

The Department of Government Efficiency’s (“DOGE”) scrutiny of federal contracts has resulted in a spike in notices of termination for convenience. Given DOGE’s broad mandate to reduce federal spending, we expect a sustained...more

King & Spalding

Tools of the Trade: Reacting to Government Contract Terminations and Pauses

King & Spalding on

On February 26, 2025, Executive Order 14222, Implementing the President’s “Department of Government Efficiency” Cost Efficiency Initiative, was released. This Executive Order (“EO 14222”) states that its purpose is to...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Recovering Attorneys’ Fees in Connection with Termination Settlement Proposals

When a government contract is terminated for convenience, contractors may find themselves navigating the complex process of preparing a termination settlement proposal. One critical consideration that often arises is whether...more

White & Case LLP

Preparing for the Administration Change: A Toolkit for Government Contractors and Grant Recipients

White & Case LLP on

As the new administration embarks on its first 100 days, contractors and grant recipients face a pivotal moment. With a clear emphasis on reducing government spending and shifting resources toward energy independence and...more

Venable LLP

"The Government's Just Not That into You" - Can a Prime Contractor Terminate Its Subcontractor Just Because Someone in the...

Venable LLP on

Federal contracts famously include a clause permitting the government to terminate the agreement for the government's own "convenience"—even if the contractor did not default on its performance obligations. Aware of this...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

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

11 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 1

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide