Court Ordered Injunction Affecting January 2020 Revisions to USML Categories I, II, and III -
On January 23, 2020, the Department of State published a final rule that amends the International Traffic in Arms Regulations...more
UPDATED MAY 13, 2020: The FAQs were just updated to include a new FAQ #46 regarding the good faith ‘economic necessity’ certification. This should give many borrowers more comfort in moving forward with their loans....more
The fluidity of the COVID-19 situation will require businesses to consider a myriad of issues as they navigate the decision as to whether, when, and how to reopen their facilities to employees and the public. The following...more
In light of the public health emergency, the Secretary of Health and Human Services has issued a Notice of Declaration providing immunity from legal liability for activities relating to combatting the new coronavirus. Under...more
The Federal Reserve Board (Fed) released this morning the first details of its new Main Street Lending Program, which was authorized in the CARES Act. This was one of nine lending programs simultaneously announced by the Fed,...more
The COVID-19 novel coronavirus pandemic (“COVID-19”) threatens to devastate businesses worldwide, and U.S. small businesses are no stranger to this threat. The CARES Act—a $2 trillion stimulus package—may provide some relief...more
The CARES Act provides payroll relief for government contractors that are likely impacted by the current public health emergency....more
In response to COVID-19, state and local governments have issued public health orders that restrict business, travel, and social activities in order to slow the spread of the virus and prevent hospitals from being overrun...more
In response to the COVID-19 coronavirus, several state and local governments have issued public health orders to limit the number of people infected. These orders establish restrictions on business operations and travel....more
State and local governments are taking aggressive actions to contain the COVID-19 virus by limiting the number of people exposed. ...more
The new coronavirus (“COVID-19”) has prompted the World Health Organization to declare a pandemic, for President Trump to declare a National Emergency, for Italy to quarantine the entire country and for many other countries...more
In light of the public health emergency, the Secretary of Health and Human Services has issued a Notice of Declaration providing immunity from legal liability for activities relating to combatting the new coronavirus. Under...more
The Coronavirus threat has become a major source of news, concern and irritation for businesses, governments and individuals alike. The resulting impacts to business, the global economy and stock markets are readily apparent....more
While February 13th may seem like a day to scramble for a last minute Valentine’s Day gift, this February 13th ushers in new Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) regulations implementing the...more
With trade wars, relocations, internet sales, and economic forecasts constantly creating market uncertainty, successful businesses must prioritize contingency planning and preparedness. Recently, Kilpatrick Townsend Partners,...more
FedBizOpps is a well-known name to government contractors. It refers to the Federal Business Opportunities website— fedbizopps.gov —which operates as an aggregation site of government opportunities valued at greater than...more
Dealing with intellectual property (IP) on government contracts can be a confusing maze of laws, regulations, and directives. Contractors and defense agencies can clash in any number of areas: who owns what; infringement and...more
Kilpatrick Townsend partner Gunjan Talati recently presented to clients on the topic of “What IP Professionals Need to Know About Export Controls” at the annual Kilpatrick Townsend Intellectual Property Seminar (KTIPS). KTIPS...more
On May 15, 2019, President Trump issued Executive Order 13873 entitled “Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain.” The Executive Order declares a national emergency regarding...more
At least once a year, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) posts a Corporate Scheduling Announcement List (“CSAL”). The CSAL identifies federal government contractors and...more
Case Study: GAO Bid Protest. Recently, the firm’s Government Contracts team — led by Larry Prosen with support from Gunjan Talati, Nick Nieto, and Jarett Dillard — successfully defended an award for Larry Prosen’s client,...more
On December 22, 2018, nine executive agencies of the United States federal government shut down non-essential operations due to lack of funding. Shutdowns normally last for a few days and some have lasted for a few weeks. ...more
A few months ago, we informed you about the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 (“FIRRMA”) and its changes to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”) process. [Government...more
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) always seems to be in the news. There are expanding interpretations of national security, deals that get withdrawn, or even blocked. The mergers and...more
If you participate in the government contracts universe, you know the law affords you the opportunity to pursue bid protests. Bid protests are generally disputes involving either (a) the terms of a solicitation (invitation...more