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Federal Judge Blocks NIH Grant Cuts, Rejecting DOJ’s Claims of Unlawful Discrimination

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WHAT: A Massachusetts federal judge blocked the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from cutting hundreds of programs that provide grants to universities, hospitals, and other organizations. The judge found that NIH offered...more

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Trump Administration’s Indirect Cost Guidance’s Impact on NIH and Other Grant Recipients

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Our Government Contracts Group examines how companies can prepare for the Trump Administration’s Rate Change Notice despite the uncertainty of the temporary restraining order that put it on hold....more

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Executive Order on DOGE Cost Efficiency: Major Changes in Federal Contracts and Grants

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The Trump Administration issued an executive order (EO) on Feb. 26, 2025, implementing the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) "cost efficiency initiative" that seeks to transform federal spending on contracts,...more

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New Executive Order Seeks to Bolster DOGE Role in Federal Grants and Contracts

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On February 26, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order titled “Implementing the President’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ Cost Efficiency Initiative” (“EO”). The EO contemplates significant changes to federal...more

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What the DOGE "Cost Efficiency Initiative" Executive Order Means for Government Contractors and Grantees

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On February 26, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14222 entitled, “Implementing the President’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ Cost Efficiency Initiative” (hereinafter, the “E.O.”), as well as an...more

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Client Alert: Administration’s Attempt to Freeze all Federal Financial Assistance is Stalled by Court Ruling

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On January 27, 2025, the new Administration’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a Memorandum ordering a total freeze on “all federal financial assistance” that could be targeted under his previous executive orders...more

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Three Steps for Contractors Facing Stop Work and Termination Orders on Federal Grants and Contracts

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The Trump administration’s broad suspension and termination of federal grants and contracts have left many contractors wondering how to protect their rights and ensure they get paid. If your federal contract or grant has...more

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Has Uncle Sam Terminated Your Federal Grant? You Have Rights (and Maybe a Financial Claim)

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The first weeks of the Trump Administration have created substantial uncertainty within Dorsey’s client base, with many clients assessing their partnerships with the United States government and asking whether they have legal...more

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Practical Tips for Surviving the New Administration’s “Pause” on Federal Contracts and Grants

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The first week of the Trump Administration brought a whirlwind of activity and significant changes across many federal agencies. New Executive Orders (EOs), agency directives, and leadership transitions have sent ripples...more

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Executive Order Mandates Termination of DEI Related Federal Contracts and Grants

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On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order, titled Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing (the Executive Order), which, in part, directs federal agencies to terminate federal...more

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Government Shutdown Advisory: Summary of Contingency Plans for Lapse in Appropriations

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The federal fiscal year for 2024 (FY 2024) begins on Oct. 1, 2023, and if appropriations bills have not been enacted before that date or a temporary funding measure – known as a continuing resolution (CR) – has not been...more

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