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Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

Amid Seeming Error, HHS Finalizes Klote’s Termination As Director of Crippled OHRP; She Issues a Warning

In the end, the final termination letter arrived in the mail on July 18. For nearly three months—about half of the length of time she was director of the HHS Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP)—Molly Klote, M.D.,...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to Fire Democratic CPSC Commissioners, For Now

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On July 23, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 vote, granted the Trump Administration’s request to stay a permanent injunction that had ordered the reinstatement of three Democratic CPSC Commissioners: Mary Boyle,...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Out again: Supreme Court pauses reinstatement of ex-NLRB Member Wilcox, one other former official

The U.S. Supreme Court on May 22 stayed the reinstatement of Gwynne Wilcox, a former member of the National Labor Relations Board, and Cathy Harris, a former member of the Merit Systems Protection Board. Both women were...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Ousted CPSC Democrats Fight Back Against President Trump

The three Democratic commissioners of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) who President Trump fired two weeks ago will not go down without a fight. Earlier this week they sued the president, arguing his unilateral...more

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

Major Turnover at CPSC: Trump Administration Fires Three Democratic Commissioners

The Trump administration continues to bring with it changes in both the staff and politically appointed positions within the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). On Thursday and Friday, the three Democratic...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Cuts at IRS Appeals

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The IRS workforce continues to shrink, with deferred resignations of hundreds of IRS Appeals personnel....more

Venable LLP

Venable FDA Pulse: FDA at the 100-Day Mark of Trump Administration 2.0

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Since returning to office for a second term, President Trump has taken steps to reshape federal agencies. Here, we discuss the significant changes that have occurred at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) during...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Judge bars CFPB mass firings

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The judge who barred the Trump Administration from dismantling the CFPB says the agency cannot implement plans to fire the majority of the bureau’s employees at this stage....more

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Beltway Buzz - April 2025 #2

The Beltway Buzz™ is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business....more

Littler

Downsizing’s Next Target – NIOSH

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On April 2, 2025, most of the leadership and research scientists at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) were terminated from employment. The termination resulted in a reduction of at least...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Out again: Court pauses order that prevented removal of NLRB’s Gwynne Wilcox

The termination of NLRB Member Gwynne Wilcox is back in place, at least for the time being. Earlier this month, Judge Beryl A. Howell issued an injunction that blocked President Trump and Marvin Kaplan, Chairman of the...more

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D.C. Circuit Rules Trump Can Remove Independent Agency Members Without Cause

On March 28, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled that President Donald Trump likely has the authority to remove National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) member Gwynne Wilcox and Merit...more

Venable LLP

Trump Fires Democratic FTC Commissioners, Setting Up a Direct Challenge to Humphrey’s Executor

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On March 18, President Trump fired the two Democratic commissioners of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The removals of Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Kelly Slaughter are the latest in a series of executive actions that will...more

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Strategies for Persuading the Government to Resume or Reinstate Your Government Contract

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Given the Trump Administration's emphasis on savings and efficiency, many contractors have or will receive a stop-work order or a termination for convenience. A previous Holland & Knight alert outlined the rights and...more

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10 FAQs: Navigating Legal Challenges for Government Contractors Impacted by President Trump’s Recent Executive Orders

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Government contractors are facing a host of legal and compliance challenges following President Trump’s recent executive orders. These orders have prompted government-wide contract reviews, funding issues, increased scrutiny...more

Perkins Coie

Trump Executive Order Calls for Sweeping Review of Government Contracts

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On February 26, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) calling for a sweeping review of government contracts over the next 30 days and directing that contracts be terminated or modified to reduce overall federal...more

McGlinchey Stafford

CFPB Upheaval Continues: An Update

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As we highlighted on Monday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is currently facing an existential crisis as the Trump Administration and DOGE work to dismantle large parts of the consumer watchdog. Here’s what...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

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

Kilpatrick

DOGE Issues Directive Regarding GSA Leases

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Introduction - The U.S. federal government, through the United States General Services Administration (GSA), is the largest tenant in the country, currently leasing approximately 150 million square feet of office space and...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

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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Amid Uncertainty, Government Contractors Should Document, Notify, and Escalate Claims

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Government contractors working for the Department of Education (DE), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and other agencies like the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Consumer Financial...more

Blank Rome LLP

What Contractors Facing Terminations, Stop-Work Orders, and Suspension of Work Orders Directed by the Trump Administration Need to...

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The Trump administration’s directives to “pause” grant funding and to terminate certain grants and contracts sent shock waves through the government contracts and non-profit sectors. Although the “pause” in grant funding has...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

What to Do if Your Government Contract Is Terminated per the New DEI Executive Order

On January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.” The executive order’s stated purpose is to end “illegal” diversity, equity,...more

Proskauer - Whistleblower Defense

SEC Penalizes Company For Severance Language Purportedly Impeding Complaints

On August 10, 2016, the SEC announced that BlueLinx Holdings Inc. (Company) is settling charges that it violated Rule 21F-17 by requiring outgoing employees to waive whistleblower bounty awards in connection with severance...more

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