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What Federal Contractors and Grant Recipients Should Know About DOJ’s Unlawful Discrimination Guidance

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On July 29, 2025, US Attorney General Bondi issued a memorandum for all federal agencies titled “Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination” (the Memo). The Memo follows multiple executive...more

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What the SBA’s 8(a) program audit means for small businesses

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SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler recently announced a comprehensive audit of the 8(a) Business Development (BD) program. While the full scope and implications are still unfolding, it’s crucial for participants, applicants,...more

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SVOG Grant Recipients Face Renewed Scrutiny: Understanding Your Appeal Rights When SBA Rescinds Prior Grant Approval

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Recently, the Small Business Administration (SBA) began issuing letters to recipients of grant funds under the $16.25 Billion COVID-era Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program, rescinding grant recipients’ eligibility...more

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SBA Seeks Input on 8(a) and Mentor-Protégé Programs

On Friday, June 13, 2025, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) held a Tribal Consultation in Anchorage, Alaska. The SBA’s stated purpose for the consultation was to solicit comments and testimony from Alaska Native...more

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President Trump Issues Executive Order on Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production

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On March 20, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) directing his administration to immediately implement measures bolstering the production of America’s critical minerals, including uranium, copper, potash,...more

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Upcoming Deadlines for LA Fires Assistance and Relief

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Deadlines are quickly approaching this month for federal and local aid available to individuals and businesses impacted by the Los Angeles fires. Descriptions of aid available and the deadlines to apply are detailed below....more

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Federal Assistance in Jeopardy? What to Know about OMB Guidance About Hundreds of Billions in Federal Research and Loans to...

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On January 27, the Acting Director of the Office of Management & Budget issued a new Memorandum (M-25-13) that presages significant disruption—if not outright cancellation—of many federal assistance awards. ...more

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Should Your Business Sign SBA Form 601 Requiring Non-Discriminatory Hiring Practices?

In 1965, President Lyndon Johnson issued Executive Order 11246 requiring all contractors and sub-contractors working on a project financed by more than $10,000 of federal funding (including Small Business Administration (SBA)...more

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Significant Changes to the National Environmental Policy Act - 2024 Land Use, Environmental & Natural Resources Update

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As part of the Fiscal Responsibility Act (also known as the debt ceiling bill) in June 2023, Congress made the most significant revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) since the statute was enacted in 1970....more

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Renewable Energy and Efficiency Grants and Loan Guarantees Available to Agricultural and Rural Small Businesses

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business-Cooperative Service is currently accepting applications for the Rural Energy for America Program (“REAP Program”). The REAP Program provides grants, guaranteed loans, and...more

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Hurricane Ian Federal Disaster Recovery Funding

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On September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian, a catastrophic Category 4 storm with winds topping 140mph and a storm surge of up to 18 feet made landfall on the western coast of Florida near Cayo Costa, Florida. The following day,...more

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Congress Considers Replenishment of Exhausted RRF Funds

The much anticipated Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) was deluged with applicants. According to Restaurant Dive, more than 362,000 applications were received in the first three weeks of the program for a total of $75...more

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Reviving Our Restaurants: How the American Rescue Plan Act's Restaurant Revitalization Fund Can Help

After a year of devastating challenges for the restaurant industry, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 established the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund (“RRF”), a program operated by the U.S. Small Business...more

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Second Draw Paycheck Protection Program Loans: Answers to Employers’ Frequently Asked Questions

The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), 2021 includes a provision that modified and extended the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Specifically, Section 311 of the Additional...more

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COVID-19 Relief in 2021: What Small Businesses Need to Know

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The recent $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package is delivering long-overdue help to businesses and individuals. The related legislation, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, provided more than $300 billion in aid for...more

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[Webinar] COVID-19 Relief in 2021: What Small Businesses Need to Know - February 2nd, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

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The recent $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package is delivering long-overdue help to businesses and individuals. The related legislation, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, provided more than $300 billion in aid for...more

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Consolidated Appropriations Act: Additional Paycheck Protection Program Loans

Our previous articles have summarized the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) created under the Federal CARES Act: CARES Act: Paycheck Protection Program Loans, CARES Act: Loan Applications, and CARES Act: Loan Forgiveness...more

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Congress Passes $900 Billion Relief Act and Revises the PPP

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After months of intense negotiations, Congress passed a new relief bill this week. Assuming President Trump signs the bill, or Congress overrides a veto, it delivers change just in time for the new year. Tucked into the...more

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Treasury Publishes Updated FAQs – Coronavirus Relief Fund Payments for State, Local, and Tribal Governments

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) recently updated its frequently asked questions (FAQ) related to the CARES Act. Treasury published the Coronavirus Relief Fund Guidance for State, Territorial, Local, and Tribal...more

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A Guide to Compliance Considerations for Health Care Providers - July 2020

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[co-author: Daniel Weinstein] - CARES Act, Payroll Protection, and Medicare Advance Payment Programs - This document was last updated on July 20, 2020 to reflect changes made by the Department of Health and Human...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines – COVID-19 D.C. Update – June 2020 #19

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In Washington: Congressional leaders will soon name the chair of the coronavirus oversight commission, which was created by the CARES Act to increase transparency and oversight of the coronavirus relief funds.  Retired...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines – COVID-19 D.C. Update – June 2020 #14

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In Washington: Democrats are pushing to add funding in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and policy changes affecting police departments in next year’s appropriations bills, threatening to further push back the...more

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COVID-19 Policy Update #21

Leaders of Small Business Committee Reach Consensus on Bill to Extend PPP Loan Deadline, Senate Fails to Clear Measure by Unanimous Consent as Phase 4 Negotiations Likely to Dominate June - Bipartisan leaders of the Senate...more

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U.S. Paycheck Protection Program Loan Recipients: Risks of Qui Tam Actions under the False Claims Act

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On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) established the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), making available nearly $350 billion in loan funding to small businesses impacted by...more

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New PPP Funding Ups Ante for Compliance Failure—Audits on the Horizon

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The unprecedented nature of the CARES Act grew even more stark last week when Congress appropriated additional stimulus funds to address the COVID-19 pandemic. Our White Collar, Government & Internal Investigations Team...more

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