As we have written previously, contractors must act fast to file a bid protest if they lose a contract award for improper reasons. But what should a contractor do when it wins the award and another competitor files a bid...more
Many joint venture (JV) contractors have spent weeks of painstaking effort developing proposals only to learn later after winning a significant contract award that they are ineligible because of the failure to follow the...more
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) has been a long-anticipated framework designed to bolster cybersecurity across the defense industrial base. After extensive development and revisions, the Department of...more
9/22/2025
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Data Security ,
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False Claims Act (FCA) ,
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Football, pumpkin spice, and Halloween are not the only things to expect this upcoming fall season. With the federal government’s fiscal year ending on September 30, the next few months are sure to be a busy time for federal...more
Two recent Supreme Court matters signal major implications for government contractors. First, the Supreme Court will review whether government contractors can appeal a denial of a sovereign immunity defense in lawsuits...more
6/23/2025
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Criminal Conspiracy ,
Criminal Liability ,
Defense Strategies ,
Federal Contractors ,
Forced Labor ,
Fraud ,
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ,
Litigation Strategies ,
SCOTUS ,
Sovereign Immunity ,
Trafficking ,
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