The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 82 - Is Qui Tam Unconstitutional? The False Claims Act's Constitutional Reckoning
Workforce Unfiltered - Ep 1 - NASCAR, Illegal DEI, and Our Guest Sues Our Host
We get Contracting: Episode 2 — Civil Rights Compliance Opens New Path to FCA Claims
The Lobby Bar Podcast | Government Conflict of Interest Rules: The Underdiscussed Threat
False Claims Act Insights - $1.6 Billion FCA Judgment on Appeal: What it Means for FCA Enforcement
False Claims Act Insights - Qui Tam Dismissals Are Spiking: What That Means for FCA Enforcement
CMMC Mission Readiness: Navigating Growth, Costs, and Competition for Defense Contractors
We get Contracting: Episode 1 — Top Five Compliance Challenges for Government Contractors in 2026
PilieroMazza Annual Review: Key Insights from Recent Bid Protest Decisions Shaping Government Contractor Success in 2026
PilieroMazza Annual Review: FCA Enforcement and Compliance Updates for Government Contractors—What to Watch in 2026
AI, Governance, and the Rule of Law: Leadership Under Pressure - On Record PR
You’re Hired! Restrictions on Hiring Former Government Employees for Government Contractors
False Claims Act Insights - Rogue Employees: Vicarious Liability Under the False Claims Act
False Claims Act Insights - The Rise of State False Claims Act Enforcement
Inside the SBA’s Full-Scale 8(a) Audit: What Participants Need to Know Now
False Claims Act Insights - The Latest on Zafirov and the Future of Qui Tams
Project Catalyst: An Economic Development Podcast | Episode 18: The Triad’s Economic Momentum with Marvin Price of the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce
From Compliance Certification to False Claim: The New DEI Risks Facing Federal-Funding Recipients
The FTC's Interest in Governance Matters: Board Oversight, Compliance and Awareness
False Claims Act Insights - Understanding HIPAA Disclosures When Responding to CIDs in FCA Investigations
An investigation by the Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (DOL WHD) recently found that J. Solano HVAC LLC (the Company), a subcontractor on two Washington, D.C. affordable housing projects, willfully violated the...more
The Center for Strategic & International Studies (“CSIS”) issued a March 2026 report titled: Energy Infrastructure and the Defense Industrial Base (“Report”). ...more
Quick Hit: On April 10, 2026, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced the first False Claims Act (“FCA”) resolution secured under its Civil Rights Fraud Initiative. The settlement resolves allegations that International...more
On April 10, 2026, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a nearly $17.1 million settlement with IBM to resolve allegations that IBM engaged in “illegal DEI practices” and violated the False Claims Act by failing to comply...more
As California Governor Gavin Newsom moves to impose AI safeguards through state contracting, the executive order underscores a broader split with the Trump administration’s deregulation‑first approach, raising questions for...more
La Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela aprobó, el 9 de abril de 2026, la nueva Ley Orgánica de Minas, mediante la cual se derogan el Decreto de Ley de Minas de 1999 y el Decreto de Reserva del Estado de las actividades mineras de...more
The ocean has always been central to American power and prosperity. Now, the federal government is betting big – really big – on bringing shipbuilding and maritime dominance back to American shores....more
For the second straight fiscal year, the White House has proposed to defund and eliminate the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)....more
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced a major change in its approach to investigating and prosecuting white-collar crime involving taxpayer dollars and taxpayer-funded programs. On April 7, 2026, Acting Attorney...more
Mortgage lenders and other entities submitting claims for payment to the federal government should take note of recent case law from the Ninth Circuit emphasizing how private litigants continue to drive litigation under the...more
In a decision that underscores the limits of “speed” in federal procurement, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently sustained a bid protest by Effective Communications Strategy, LLC (EFS) challenging a U.S. Army...more
BLOG OVERVIEW: On April 10, 2026, DOJ announced a $17 million False Claims Act settlement with IBM—the first resolution under the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative—over allegations that IBM's DEI-related employment practices...more
New 10-Year ACO Demo (2027–2036): Starting January 1, 2027, providers will have the opportunity to participate in a decade-long, voluntary ACO program with no benchmark rebasing throughout the 10-year span. The Long-term...more
On March 26, 2026, President Trump issued Executive Order 14398, titled Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (the “order”), which creates significant new requirements for companies that do business with the...more
As of January 1, 2026, AB 889 bulldozed California’s Prevailing Wage law, which impacts public works employers—including public agencies, the contractors that work for them, and private owners and developers whose projects...more
The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service has released draft contract terms and conditions related to artificial intelligence (AI)-related procurements through a new proposed GSAR clause...more
Yesterday, President Trump signed the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act (the Act) into law. This concludes a more than six month lapse in the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology...more
Inside Competition is designed to help companies identify key legal developments in antitrust and competition law in the United States. In addition to reporting on antitrust litigation and enforcement actions over the...more
Key Points - • The DOJ's new National Fraud Enforcement Division consolidates federal fraud resources, including tax, health care, and consumer fraud units, into a centralized enforcement group laser-focused on protecting...more
From Markets to Strategy - Over the past decade, the role of the U.S. government in economic development has shifted markedly. Once largely reliant on market‑led outcomes, Washington has increasingly embraced proactive...more
On March 26, 2026, the administration issued Executive Order 14398, “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors” (the “Order” or “EO 14398”), reinforcing Executive Orders issued in January 2025—particularly...more
On April 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Division announced a $17 million settlement with IBM, marking the first-ever False Claims Act (FCA) settlement under the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative announced in...more
The Anthropic supply chain risk designation dispute just got messier. As we wrote about last week, in March a California federal court issued a preliminary injunction against the government’s designation of Anthropic as a...more
Nearly a year after launching a new Civil Rights Fraud Initiative aimed at diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on 10 April 2026 its first False Claims Act (FCA)...more
Federal contractors often face unique challenges when their work intersects with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). While FOIA primarily governs federal agencies, contractors can be indirectly affected when agencies...more