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New Proposed Rulemaking Targets Federal Grants

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On May 29, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) published a lengthy proposed rule in the Federal Register that would fundamentally transform the government-wide framework for federal financial assistance. Joined...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Flowdown Clauses: What Prime Contractors and Subcontractors Need to Know

When the federal government awards a contract, it imposes a detailed set of legal obligations on the prime contractor through the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency-specific supplements....more

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Trump administration executive order tracker 6.5.26

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Below is a tracker of healthcare-related executive orders (EOs) issued by the Trump administration, including overviews of each EO and the date each EO was signed. We will regularly update this tracker as additional EOs are...more

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DOJ announces accelerated review of qui tam actions: Key points

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Consistent with a prior Executive Order titled “Establishing the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud,” on May 27, 2026, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it is fast-tracking, “to the maximum extent...more

Berkshire

The Case for Objective Performance Management: Practical Steps to Reduce Risk and Improve Decisions

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Performance management is often treated as an HR routine - an annual cycle of forms, ratings, and approvals. But as discussed in the webinar The Case for Objective Performance Management Processes: Pay Equity, Promotions, and...more

Snell & Wilmer

Prevailing Wage Law, Worker Classification, and Reimbursement: Lessons From Anton’s Services and Changes Under SB 809

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From worker classification to expense reimbursement, California employers must navigate a complex regulatory landscape to avoid the pitfalls of noncompliance and their costly consequences. This challenge particularly impacts...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

June Defense Trade and Arms Export Newsletter Highlights

Poland Becomes First Nation to Sign EU SAFE Loans – Poland became the first country to sign the EU’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defense loan program, allowing for Poland to begin receiving $51.6 billion in defense...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

European Commission Publishes Proposal for Act to Reduce Reliance on Foreign Cloud and AI

On June 3, 2026, the European Commission (EC) released its first draft of a proposed Cloud and AI Development Act (Proposal or CADA), marking a significant step forward in the EU’s efforts to strengthen its digital...more

Venable LLP

The Administration’s Proposed Revisions to the Uniform Guidance Are Here! And There Is a Lot Here to Consider!

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As we shared on May 29, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a long-awaited update to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards ("Uniform Guidance")....more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Quantum Computing Is Here — and So Are Compliance Risks for Government Contractors

Quantum computing has moved from the laboratory into the national security conversation — and the regulatory landscape is shifting fast....more

Jenner & Block

OMB Proposes Major Overhaul of Federal Grant Rules: What Grant Recipients Need to Know

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On May 29, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), joined by federal grantmaking agencies, issued a lengthy proposed rule[1] covering many aspects of federal financial assistance, including...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Understanding FAR 52.222-90 “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors” — Federal Agencies Incorporating New DEI Clause...

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Government contractors, if they have not seen it already, are likely to begin seeing FAR 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors, in solicitations, contracts, and subcontract flowdowns. After...more

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OMB Proposed Rule Would Codify Trump Administration Policy Requirements for Federal Financial Assistance

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On May 29, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and over 40 federal agencies jointly issued a proposed rule that would significantly change the government-wide framework for grants and cooperative agreements and clarify...more

ArentFox Schiff

What Do the Latest EO and the FTC Have in Common? Hint: Check for a ‘Made in the USA’ Label

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On March 13, President Trump signed an executive order (EO) titled “Ensuring Truthful Advertising of Products Claiming to be Made in America,” directing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to prioritize enforcement against...more

King & Spalding

Department of Justice Announces FCA Settlement with Psychiatric Hospital Operator

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On May 27, 2026, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a False Claims Act settlement with psychiatric hospital operator Oglethorpe Inc. (Oglethorpe) and three executives resolving allegations that they violated the False...more

Morgan Lewis

Executive Order Promotes Public-Private Cooperation on AI Innovation and Security

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The White House issued on June 2, 2026 the executive order Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security, directing federal agencies to accelerate the use of advanced artificial intelligence in...more

Epstein Becker & Green

DOJ Civil Division Announces Accelerated Review of FCA Whistleblower Complaints Involving Federally Funded, State-Administered...

On May 27, 2026, DOJ’s Civil Division announced (“Announcement”) new efforts included in the Shumate Memo to accelerate the review of FCA whistleblower complaints alleging fraud against federally funded, state-administered...more

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Government Contracts DEI Restrictions Under EO 14398: What Contractors Need to Know

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Federal agencies are rapidly implementing Executive Order 14398, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (March 26, 2026), which establishes sweeping new restrictions on contractor diversity, equity and inclusion...more

Nossaman LLP

Capitalizing on California’s $3.8 Billion Water Resilience Funding

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With the rollout of Proposition 4 funding entering its next critical phase in the second quarter of 2026, California water providers have a historic opportunity to secure financial backing for vital infrastructure and climate...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Got It Covered? Expanded FOCI Oversight for Contractors and Subcontractors

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The U.S. Department of War (DOW) on May 7, 2026, published a proposed rule to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Sections 847 and 819 of the fiscal years (FY) 2020 and 2021...more

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New Rules for Government Contractors: Compliance Changes for the Construction Industry

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Significant changes to federal contracting rules are reshaping how businesses interact with the U.S. government, particularly when it comes to compliance, workforce policies, and pricing strategies These changes stem...more

Goodwin

Getting Traction in European Defence

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Barriers to European defence are falling. For companies, investors, and their advisers, success hinges on understanding the new financial and regulatory landscape that’s emerging....more

K&L Gates LLP

Defense Contractors Face Expansion of National Security Disclosure and Mitigation Requirements to Unclassified Contracts

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On 7 May 2026, the Department of War (DoW) released a proposed rule that would, for the first time, extend foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI) review and mitigation requirements to uncleared contractors performing...more

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[Podcast] Government Contracts in Transition: Jon Burd on the Evolving Federal Marketplace and His Next Role at Wiley

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In this episode, hosts Brian Walsh and Scott Felder talk with Jon Burd, Wiley’s Managing Partner-Elect, as he reflects on nearly 20 years as a member of the Government Contracts Practice – including his pivotal work on a...more

Clark Hill PLC

The New Medicaid Community Engagement Rule and Its Effect on Enrollment, Reimbursement, and Operations for Providers, Health...

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Healthcare providers, organizations, and investors will see significant changes to Medicaid eligibility as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) moves forward with implementation of new Medicaid community...more

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