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Navigating the Grantmaking Maze: A New Federal Oversight Framework

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In a significant move to reshape the landscape of federal grantmaking, the recently issued Executive Order, “Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking,” is poised to transform how federal agencies administer grants. With the...more

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Trademark Licensing: How to License Your Brand Without Losing Rights

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Trademark licensing allows brand owners to authorize others to use their mark in connection with goods or services—often in exchange for royalties or business partnerships. When done properly, licensing can strengthen a brand...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Discretionary Federal Grants: Change Is Coming

An August 7, 2025, Executive Order (EO) may have significant impact on organizations that seek discretionary federal grants to fund projects or provide services. Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking includes direction...more

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California Contractor Compliance: Filling the Federal, EO-Created Void

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As federal policies shift from affirmative action and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives — particularly through Executive Order 14173, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” which...more

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New Executive Order Calls for Reforming Federal Grant Oversight

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WHAT: On August 7, 2025, President Trump released an Executive Order (EO), “Improving Oversight Of Federal Grantmaking.” Citing a study from 2024 that claimed more than a quarter of the new National Science Foundation (NSF)...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking (Trump EO Tracker)

Directs federal agencies to overhaul their grant processes by requiring senior appointees to rigorously review discretionary grants and funding announcements for alignment with national interests and agency priorities. It...more

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GSA MAS Refresh #27: Mandatory Transactional Data Reporting and Other Key Changes

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On June 26, 2025, the General Services Administration (GSA) released MAS Refresh #27—the latest GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) solicitation update and mass modification. Among other changes, Refresh #27 significantly...more

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Congratulations On Your New Role: Here’s How to Protect Yourself Legally

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If you have recently obtained a new position in the C-Suite, you are aware that the new position brings prestige, authority, and opportunity. But you may not be aware that as an officer of a company, you have also increased...more

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GSA Announces Expansion of “Transactional Data Reporting” Program, Reducing Compliance Obligations for GSA Schedule Contractors

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WHAT: The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) recently announced its planned expansion of the Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) program, which will make TDR mandatory for GSA Schedule contractors whose contracts...more

Holland & Knight LLP

GSA Expands Transactional Data Reporting Requirements for MAS Contract Holders

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Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contractors not presently participating in transactional data reporting (TDR) will now have to do so and come into compliance with the TDR rule soon after their MAS contract's Special Item...more

King & Spalding

Can Companies Add Tariffs Back to EBITDA?

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With the recent and continually evolving tariffs announced by the current U.S. executive administration, a number of issuers, borrowers and financing parties have been asking “can those new tariffs be added back in...more

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New Disclosure Requirements for Florida Resorts and Food Establishments

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Described as a law to make it easier to remove hotel guests who have not paid their bills, Florida Bill SB 606 (“the Bill”) includes several new required disclosures that will impact Florida restaurants, hotels, and...more

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State Lobbying Update: Hawaii Expands Lobbying Law to Cover Procurement Activities

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A bill recently signed into law by Hawaii Gov. Josh Green significantly expands the scope of the state's lobbying law to cover procurement activities. When the law takes effect on Jan. 1, 2027, its expanded scope will have...more

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Considerations Before Opting Out of Medicare

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In recent years, we have seen an emerging number of physicians and health care providers transitioning to concierge, direct-to-consumer practices. Many providers no longer want to deal with the hassles of billing insurance,...more

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Executive Order Initiates Commercial Focus in Federal Procurement Reform

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On April 16, 2025, the Trump Administration issued an Executive Order titled “Ensuring Commercial, Cost-Effective Solutions in Federal Contracts,” which establishes the Administration’s policy of procuring “commercially ...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Get ready for quarterly account-settling between service contractors and service recipients in Israel

As we advised earlier, on January 1, 2024, regulations came into effect in Israel to increase the enforcement of labor laws (the wage components comprising the value of an hour of work by a contract employee) (“the...more

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Six Essential Tips for Understanding Intellectual Property Rights Under Government Contracts

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In celebration of the release of the 6th Edition of the Government Contracts Compliance Handbook, we are sharing six essential tips for understanding intellectual property (IP) rights in government contracts. Contractors...more

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

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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

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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

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Six Essential Tips for Complying with Defective Pricing Rules in Government Contracting

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In honor of the release of the 6th Edition of the Government Contracts Compliance Handbook, we’re sharing six essential tips for complying with defective pricing rules. Defective pricing, governed by the Truthful Cost or...more

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The Devil is in the Detail – Essential Contact Terms for PPP between Waste Management Companies and Public Entities

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Waste management is a critical service that affects communities, businesses, and the environment. When public entities (such as municipalities) enter into agreements with private waste management companies to handle the...more

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The Gag Clause Quandary for Self-Insured Group Health Plans—New FAQ Guidance

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The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury, with the Office of Personnel Management (the “Departments”) jointly released FAQs About Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 Implementation Part 69...more

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FAR Council Proposes Wholesale Revamp of Organizational Conflict of Interest Rules

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WHAT: On January 15, 2025, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council) issued a proposed rule to implement the Preventing Organizational Conflicts of Interest in Federal Acquisition Act (Pub. L. No. 117-324). The...more

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Massachusetts Expands Healthcare Material Change Law, Adds Private Equity in Scope

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On January 8, 2025, the governor of Massachusetts signed into law H.5159, An Act enhancing the market review process (the “Act”). Among various other healthcare market oversight enhancements, the Act expands the authority of...more

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Six Essential Tips for Handling Procurement Information for Government Contractors

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In celebration of the release of the 6th Edition of the Government Contracts Compliance Handbook, we’re sharing six essential tips for government contractors to navigate the intricacies of handling procurement information....more

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