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A Sliding Door to the Future of Healthcare Enforcement: Will We Soon See DEI-Based False Claims Act Settlements in Healthcare?

The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) first False Claims Act (FCA) settlement under its new Civil Rights Fraud Initiative offers key insight for federal contractors, federal funding recipients and healthcare providers. Under...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

Department of Defense Releases Updated 1260H List That Includes WuXi AppTec – Implications under the BIOSECURE Act

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The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has published its updated list of “Chinese Military Companies Operating in the United States” under Section 1260H of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

This Week in 340B: June 2 – 8, 2026

Find the week’s updates on 340B litigation to help you stay in the know on how 340B cases are developing across the country. Each week we comb through the dockets of more than 50 340B cases to provide you with a quick summary...more

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DOJ Mandates Accelerated Review of Benefits Fraud Qui Tams

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On May 27, 2026, Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate of the US Department of Justice’s Civil Division announced new guidelines to accelerate the investigation and prosecution of qui tams that allege fraud on...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Time is of the Essence for Hospitals Affected by the New Provider-Based Billing Rules

Earlier this year, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act (“CAA”), which imposes two new requirements on hospitals that operate off-campus, provider-based clinics. ...more

Wiley Rein LLP

OMB Calls for More Agency Discretion To Terminate Awards, New Compliance Mandates in Proposed Grant Overhaul

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As we previewed in our prior alert, on May 29, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget proposed an overhaul of 2 CFR 200 et seq., the “Uniform Guidance,” which governs federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other...more

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Eleventh Circuit Addresses Duties of Loyalty Owed Between Joint Venturers in Case Involving Public-Private Partnership...

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Joint ventures are a useful means for contractors to spread risk on large-scale infrastructure projects, but a recent U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit decision highlights the difficulties that arise when joint...more

PilieroMazza PLLC

SBA Issues Proposed Rule Regarding Social Disadvantage Requirements for Individually-Owned 8(a) Applicants

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On June 11, 2026, SBA issued a proposed rule entitled “Reforms to Remove SBA’s 8(a) Program’s Rebuttable Presumption of Social Disadvantage for Individually Owned Firms Only; Reforms Do Not Impact Entity-Owned Firms.” This...more

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CISA Directive Highlights Risk-Based Vulnerability Management

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a new Binding Operational Directive to federal agencies that updates vulnerability management processes and instructs agencies to prioritize security...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Government-Funded Inventions and iEdison  

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Inventions conceived or reduced to practice during the performance of work funded by the U.S. federal government are subject to various obligations under the Bayh-Dole Act. Fulfilling these obligations is important to...more

King & Spalding

Solving the Rare Earth Midstream Processing Gap: The Defining Economic, Technological and National Security Challenge of Our...

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The race to secure supply chains for rare earth elements ("REEs") has become one of the defining geopolitical and economic challenges of our time. REEs are essential to the manufacture of permanent magnets used in advanced...more

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SBA Proposes Rollback of Social Disadvantage Presumption in 8(a) Program

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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) on June 11, 2026, will publish in the Federal Register a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to roll back the agency's presumption of social disadvantage for individually owned...more

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Mandatory Disclosure Rule Best Practices for Government Contractors

Government contractors operate in one of the most heavily regulated business environments in the world. Among the most significant compliance obligations facing contractors is the Federal Acquisition Regulation’s Mandatory...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

DOJ Civil Division to Accelerate False Claims Act Enforcement and Simultaneous Criminal Reviews in Benefits Fraud Cases

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On May 27, 2026, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced that its Civil Division is implementing reforms to accelerate the review of False Claims Act (FCA) whistleblower complaints alleging fraud on federally funded,...more

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Understanding the significance of the Postal Regulatory Commission’s recent Congressional testimony

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On March 17, 2026, Postmaster General David Steiner testified before the House Subcommittee on Government Operations and delivered an alarming update: The Postal Service would run out of cash within twelve months barring...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

CMMC Updates in 2026: What Government Contractors Need to Know

For several years, defense contractors have been preparing for the implementation of the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. In 2026, that preparation phase is rapidly...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

New executive order shifts US AI policy toward national security

US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order (EO) that marks a notable evolution in the administration’s stance on artificial intelligence (AI). The EO balances national security and cybersecurity risks with...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - June 2026 - Updates to DOJ and CBP Trade Fraud Task Force

The Trade Fraud Task Force, established last year, is gaining even more teeth. The Trade Fraud Task Force (Task Force) is a cross-agency effort established in August 2025 between the DOJ and U.S. Customs and Border...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Cartel Intel: Updates From Our Global Network

Welcome to the 17th edition of Cartel Intel! In this issue, we explore a range of notable competition law developments across Europe and Asia, including a German Court's ruling confirming that managing directors may face...more

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Government Contractors and AI: Protecting Confidential Information and Privilege in Disputes

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Artificial intelligence (AI) offers clear efficiencies, but government contractors should proceed with caution before inputting protected documents, confidential information, or dispute-related facts into consumer AI tools in...more

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DOJ Picks Up the Pace in False Claims Act Litigation: 5 Considerations for Employers Facing Fraud Allegations

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If your company receives state-administered, federal taxpayer funds, be wary of a more focused, accelerated investigative and vetting strategy when it comes to whistleblowing cases presented to the US Department of Justice...more

Supreme Court Edition – Contractor Immunity, Federal Removal, Preemption

With the US Supreme Court’s 2025–2026 term nearing its conclusion, several recent decisions have already emerged as important developments for government contractors. Although arising in different contexts, three rulings this...more

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DOJ Fraud Investigations Ramp Up: What You Need to Know About Data Analytics and DOJ’s Latest Self-Disclosure Policy

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The U.S. Department of Justice is increasing its use of data analytics to identify and pursue potential fraud involving taxpayer dollars. Recent enforcement initiatives signal that companies should also ensure their...more

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[Webinar] AI Landscape for Contractors in 2026 - June 22nd, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is expanding beyond a policy issue to an operational, contractual, and compliance reality for government contractors. Federal contractors should anticipate increased acquisition of AI tools;...more

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DOJ to Expedite Review of Benefits Fraud Qui Tam Actions Under the False Claims Act

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On May 27, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued a memorandum titled, “Accelerating Review and Enhancing Enforcement in Benefits Fraud Matters,” in which it set forth an expedited process for reviewing...more

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