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Congressional Relief from Indirect Cost Rate Caps for Grantees - Congress Signals a Viewpoint in the NDAA

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Early this week, the House and Senate Armed Services Committees released the final negotiated language of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (FY26 NDAA), which the House promptly passed on December 10. ...more

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Treasury Department Audit Effort Signals Continued Interest by Administration on Use of Small Business Contracting Programs

Last month, the U.S. Department of the Treasury launched a broad audit program that will review all preference-based federal contracts and task orders within the department and its bureaus — totaling roughly $9 billion in...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Small Business Administration Orders All 8(a) Program Participants to Submit Financial Records for Fraud Review

On December 5, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it has directed all 4,300 firms participating in the 8(a) Business Development Program to submit financial records for the past three fiscal years. The...more

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This Week in 340B: November 25 – December 1, 2025

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Find this 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...more

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The Eleventh Circuit Questions the Constitutionality of FCA’s Qui Tam Provision

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Friday, the Eleventh Circuit heard oral argument in a closely watched appeal concerning whether the qui tam provisions of the False Claims Act (“FCA”) are constitutional....more

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Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Licenses Under the Export Administration Regulations: A Practical Guide for Compliance

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I. Introduction - The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is responsible for enforcing the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) — the rules that control the export, reexport, and even...more

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Innovation Law Insights - December 2025 # 2

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Legal Break - Age verification in Italy: What adult content websites must do now - As part of our “Legal Break” video series, we discuss the impact of the Caivano Decree, which introduces a significant change: as of 12...more

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A National AI Platform Takes Shape: What Corporate Innovators Need to Know About the Genesis Mission

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A recent executive order (EO) launches the “Genesis Mission,” a national AI initiative the White House likens to the Manhattan Project in scale and ambition, aimed at unifying federal supercomputing, data, and research assets...more

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Eleventh Circuit Hears Oral Arguments in High-Profile Challenge to Constitutionality of The False Claim Act’s Qui Tam Provision

The Eleventh Circuit heard oral argument in United States ex rel. Zafirov v. Florida Medical Associates, LLC, a case addressing the constitutionality of qui tam relators that has drawn national attention. At stake is the...more

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Eleventh Circuit Hears Oral Argument in Landmark Constitutional Challenge to False Claims Act’s Qui Tam Provisions

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On December 12, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit heard oral argument in U.S. ex rel. Zafirov v. Florida Medical Associates, a closely watched appeal arising from Foley’s precedent-setting victory for its...more

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Canada's AI Efforts in 2025: A Year in Review

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Over the past year, the Federal Government significantly invested in artificial intelligence (AI). These investments focused on two critical areas: building sovereign compute capacity and accelerating responsible AI adoption...more

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DoD Updates Guidance on Acquisition of Contractor Technical Data and Associated Data Rights

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On November 21, 2025, the Department of Defense (“DoD”) updated DoD Manual (“DoDM”) 5010.12, Acquisition and Management of Contractor-Prepared Data.  The manual is DoD’s unified playbook for the acquisition and management of...more

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Warfighting Procurement Authorization: 2026 NDAA Poised to Enact Sweeping Changes to Defense Contracting | News

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Each year, Congress enacts changes to procurement law as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Many of the provisions of interest to government contractors are contained in Title VIII, “Acquisition Policy,...more

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Return of the BIOSECURE Act: What Life Sciences Companies Need to Know

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Key Takeaways : House advances BIOSECURE Act as part of NDAA legislation. The latest version would bar contractors and federal funding recipients from using certain biotechnology equipment or services linked to foreign...more

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The UK’s New Anti-Corruption Strategy – Linking Growth to a Tougher Enforcement Agenda

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There is a clear sense that the current UK Government wants to put criminal justice reform back on the agenda – and economic crime is a big part of that. Fraud and corruption plainly cost the UK economy huge sums, yet...more

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DoD Bid Protests Under Pressure Again: Key Takeaways from Proposed Section 875 of the FY2026 NDAA

A recently issued Amendment to the proposed FY2026 NDAA would call for the U.S. Secretary of Defense to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to require the withholding of payment to incumbent...more

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Securing the Final Frontier: Cybersecurity Risk, Regulation, and Compliance Trends in Space and Satellite Operations

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Space and satellite systems underpin a wide range of critical functions, including global communications, navigation, scientific research, defense operations, and essential infrastructure services. As both government and...more

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Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit im Deutschen Verteidigungssektor: Effiziente Streitbeilegung für komplexe Konflikte

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Die sicherheits- und industriepolitische „Zeitenwende“1 verändert Beschaffung, Kooperation und Technologiepfade im Verteidigungssektor. Die Gewährleistung resilienter Lieferketten wird dabei zu einem Drahtseilakt zwischen...more

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EDIP At A Glance - The EU’S New Long-Term Framework For Joint Defense Procurement, Industrial Ramp-Up And Security Of Supply

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On October 16, 2025, the European Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on the Regulation establishing the European Defense Industry Program (EDIP or the Program) and a framework of measures to ensure the...more

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More than just a driving force for the German economy?

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Special funds have evolved from crisis instruments into economic policy financing tools – including Germany’s Special Fund for Infrastructure and Climate Neutrality (Sondervermögen, SVIK). With a volume of EUR500 billion...more

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Previewing Appellate Arguments on Whether the False Claims Act’s Qui Tam Provisions Are Constitutional and, If Not, the Remedy:...

Recently, three Supreme Court Justices, unsolicited, invited inquiry into the constitutionality of the False Claims Act’s (FCA) qui tam provisions. This inquiry has vast significance. The FCA is the government’s chief weapon...more

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Cyber Protections Set to Advance in Must-Pass Defense Legislation

On December 7, 2025, House and Senate Armed Services Committee leaders unveiled legislative text (House Amendment to S. 1071) for the fiscal year (FY) 2026 must-pass defense authorization bill, unveiling a wide-ranging...more

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SBA Client Alert: All 8(a) Firms Must Submit Financial Records by January 5, 2026

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On December 5, 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) ordered every 8(a) participant (over 4,300 firms) to submit detailed financial records covering the last three fiscal years. The deadline is January 5, 2026. ...more

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Horns of the U.S. Government Energy Grant Funding Dilemma

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In late 2025, the Trump administration advanced measures that reset federal energy priorities. The headline moves expanded support for coal, canceled federal funding for offshore wind projects, and terminated more than $7.5...more

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Congress Advances BIOSECURE Act: What Federal Contractors Can Do to Prepare

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The final draft of the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes the proposed BIOSECURE Act (the Act), which would place restrictions on dealings with certain “biotechnology companies of concern” (BCOCs) by...more

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