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
AGG Talks: Government Insight for Life Sciences Leaders | How Medicare Regulations Could Affect Access to Gender-Affirming Care: Implications for Life Sciences Companies
Avoiding Common Teaming and Subcontracting Pitfalls
Overcoming the Compliance Minefield, Part 3: Build Indirect Rates That Stand Up to DCAA Scrutiny
Maximizing Recovery: Tactics for Stop Work REAs and Termination Proposals
November 2025 Monthly Minute | The Federal Government and AI
FCA Implications for M&A Transactions
Chatbots, Trust and Helplines
The Lobby Bar: a Political Law Podcast | Welcome to the Lobby Bar: Battleground 2025 – Navigating Pay-to-Play Laws
What's New with the False Claims Act?
Overcoming the Compliance Minefield of Cost-Reimbursement Contracts, Part 2: Mastering DCAA Audits in Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Contracts
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On February 6, 2026, the Fourth Circuit vacated a preliminary injunction which had been in place for nearly a year and which enjoined enforcement of several provisions of two Executive Orders: "Ending Radical and Wasteful...more
On February 10, a new Bill proposing a Modern Slavery Act was introduced in New Zealand's Parliament. Bill 242-1, jointly sponsored by National Party MP Greg Fleming and Labour Party MP Camilla Belich, represents a bipartisan...more
A suspension notice from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) can have immediate and significant consequences for a participant in the 8(a) Business Development Program....more
Following several high-profile investigations, the Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) has indicated that bid-rigging in public sector procurement will be a focus for future competition enforcement activity. In this...more
Our Resilient Infrastructure series examines how legal, regulatory and financial frameworks must evolve to deliver assets that are fit for purpose. In this article, we identify the forces that shape outcomes for project...more
DOJ continues to aggressively deploy the False Claims Act (FCA) as an enforcement tool, with a record-breaking $6.8 Billion in settlements and judgments in FY2025—the highest annual total in FCA history. DOJ also saw a record...more
We recently provided an update regarding ongoing activities involving the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the SBA’s 8(a) Program, including one on a hearing held by Senate Committee on Small Business and...more
Last week, we noted that the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) had published a proposal to update federal grantees' standard certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM) to "align with" the U.S. Department...more
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What’s Happening in Washington, D.C. Department of Homeland Security Set to Shut Down Tonight - Given Congress’ inability to reach a funding agreement, the Department of Homeland Security is set to shut down tonight when...more
This is the sixth post in the Dorsey FCANow Blog’s FCA Basics Series covering the fundamentals of the False Claims Act (“FCA”), outlining FCA procedure, and highlighting key facets of FCA practice. Today’s post discusses a...more
U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Harold Lutnick announced plans that could significantly alter the ownership and commercialization of inventions arising from federally funded university research. Secretary Lutnick...more
The Beltway Buzz® is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business....more
Following the ruling coalition's victory in the February 2026 general election, Prime Minister Takaichi's administration has been significantly strengthened....more
The 10th Anniversary of the False Claims Act Guide 2026 – Year in review and looking ahead comes at a pivotal moment for False Claims Act (FCA) enforcement. The past year brought significant enforcement momentum alongside...more
On February 13, 2026, United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the creation of the Business Operators for National Defense program ("BOND") through a video released to social media....more
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On Jan. 5, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) issued the revised IT Security Procedural Guide: Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations Process (the Guide)....more
Recent opinions by the Texas attorney general (AG) and the Florida AG assert that their states’ race- and sex-conscious laws and policies are unconstitutional. The opinions align with President Donald Trump’s 2025 Executive...more
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts are zeroing in on investigations and prosecutions involving fraud on government programs. U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley has made...more
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently released a report in response to a request by members of Congress that it assess the effect of recent stop-work orders, workforce reductions, contract terminations, and...more
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The Minnesota Legislature reconvenes on Tuesday, February 17, for the 2026 legislative session, but expect the first day to only include ceremonial activities along with a day of remembrance for Speaker Emerita Melissa...more