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Conspiracy Theories Newsletter, 2025 Edition: Predictions for Cartel Enforcement Under Trump 2.0

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In many ways, criminal antitrust enforcement during President Trump’s first term illustrates what to expect under Trump 2.0. Among other highlights, the Delrahim DOJ obtained indictments and pleas involving public procurement...more

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Project Labor Agreements No Longer Mandated for Large Federal Construction Contracts

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On January 21, in MVL, Inc., et al. v. United States, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC) struck down a 2022 Executive Order (EO), as well as the implementing Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), signed by then-President...more

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Court Finds Project Labor Agreement Mandate Unlawful

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Judge Ryan T. Holte of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims ruled on Jan. 19, 2025, in favor of federal contractors who challenged a requirement to enter into a collective bargaining agreement with labor organizations regarding...more

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UPDATE: FAR Council Proposals Withdrawn

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In January 2024, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council) proposed a rule that would One year later on January 8, 2025, the FAR Council has withdrawn their proposed rule....more

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California Pay Data Reporting and Pay Transparency for Federal Contractors

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Executive Summary: This Alert discusses actions at the state and federal level to require transparency in pay, in an effort to address pay equity issues. Employers should be aware of new and existing requirements and ensure...more

PilieroMazza PLLC

New Wave of Pay Transparency Requirements Affects Employers and Federal Contractors

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A growing patchwork of state pay transparency laws is placing additional requirements on employers’ hiring practices. As of the date of this blog, five states, as well as the District of Columbia, enacted pay transparency...more

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Ban on Salary History Inquiries to Expand to Federal Contractors

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The emerging trend of laws banning inquiries into salary history and promoting pay transparency will soon expand to federal contractors.  On March 15, 2022, President Biden issued an Executive Order titled “Executive Order on...more

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Biden Administration Executive Order Requires Project Labor Agreements with Unions on Certain Federal Construction Projects

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A project labor agreement (PLA) is a collective bargaining agreement between a contractor and the building trade union on a specific construction project. PLAs are negotiated before any workers are hired, and they establish...more

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