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New Jersey Imposes Apprentice and Length of Service Requirements on Prevailing Wage Projects

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On January 12, 2026, New Jersey enacted amendments to the Public Works Contractor Registration Act. Effective in mid-March, the amendments establish minimum qualifications for workers on public works projects. To perform...more

Hogan Lovells

Five Eyes “Indicators of Foreign Bribery” – a new baseline for bribery risk

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The IFBT’s new indicators are largely familiar to any organisation with a mature anti-bribery programme....more

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ANTAQ Expands Oversight to Include Enforcement of Port Lease Contracts (PAF 2026)

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Brazil’s National Waterway Transport Agency (ANTAQ) has revised its port oversight model as of 2026. In addition to compliance checks under Resolution No. 75 and risk-based operational reviews, ANTAQ will now systematically...more

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Lien and Bond Claims in February 2026: Dates to Remember

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Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of February. Be sure to subscribe to the Texas Construction Law Blog to automatically receive our monthly lien and bond guides, as well as...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Supreme Court Leaves “Interested Party” Limits Intact in Percipient.ai, Reinforcing Bid Protest Standing at COFC

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On January 12, the U.S. Supreme Court denied Percipient.ai’s (Percipient) petition for certiorari, leaving in place an en banc Federal Circuit decision that restricts who qualifies as an “interested party” eligible to bring a...more

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BIOSECURE Act Enacted

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On December 18, 2025, President Trump signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act (The “NDAA”). Among its provisions, the NDAA includes an updated version of the BIOSECURE Act (the “Act”)....more

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Don’t Cry for Me, OFCCP. The Truth Is, It Hasn’t Left Yet

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Eva Peron’s farewell song from “Evita” comes to mind as the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP or Agency) loses its authority and prepares to take its final bow. Aligning with the Administration’s efforts...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – January 2026 #2

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Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Report: Government Accountability Office (GAO) OIG Fall 2025 Semiannual Report to Congress - On December 30, GAO OIG issued a report detailing its efforts to strengthen oversight,...more

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Treasury Issues Geographic Targeting Order to Banks in Hennepin and Ramsey Counties and FinCEN Alert to Combat Fraud in Minnesota

On January 9, 2026, the U.S. Department of Treasury issued a Geographic Targeting Order and FinCEN Alert to enhance financial activity reporting and combat fraud in Minnesota....more

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President Trump Issues Executive Order Limiting Stock Buybacks and Dividends for Defense Contractors

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On 7 January 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order (EO) aimed at limiting and preventing certain large defense contractors from conducting stock buybacks, issuing dividends, and awarding executive...more

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Race for Space Superiority: Trump Administration Continues Sweeping Space Policy Changes

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Recent developments in Washington point to a decisive shift in US space policy. ...more

Hogan Lovells

Singapore to expand public sector data sharing law

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On 12 January 2026, Singapore's Parliament passed the Public Sector (Governance) (Amendment) Bill 2025 (the Bill), which seeks to expand the data sharing framework under the Public Sector (Governance) Act 2018 (PSGA) by...more

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FCC Exempts Certain Drones from Covered List

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The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) maintains a list of equipment and services (Covered List) that have been determined to "pose an unacceptable risk to the...more

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Recent Inquiry from Senate Intelligence Committee Chair Puts Spotlight on Security Concerns About Open Source Software

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On Dec. 17, 2025, U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, sent a letter to Sean Cairncross, the National Cyber Director, concerning what he called the “critical national security risk” posed...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Blue-State Grantees Vindicated by Federal Court

The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia recently issued a significant ruling in City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, et al. v. Christopher Wright, addressing constitutional constraints on executive agency conduct in...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Defense contractors face ban on stock buybacks and dividends

On January 7, 2026, the White House issued a sweeping new executive order (EO) titled “Prioritizing the Warfighter In Defense Contracting.” It declares, “Effective immediately, [underperforming defense contractors] are not...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Capacity Over Dividends: Prioritizing the Warfighter in Defense Contracting

On January 7, 2026, President Donald Trump issued a new executive order (EO) aimed at realigning defense contractors’ incentives to prioritize domestic investment, timely delivery and quality over investor returns....more

McDermott Will & Schulte

FSR Guidelines 2026 | “Safe harbours” for call ins: Comfort, not a free pass

The final FSR Guidelines, adopted on January 9, 2026, do not expand the Commission’s legal powers under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2022/2560)....more

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White House announces national fraud enforcement division: Top points

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On January 8, 2026, the White House announced the “upcoming creation” of a new division within the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) for the purpose of “national fraud enforcement.” The division will be led by a new...more

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Inside Competition: January 2026

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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

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

The US and EU Approaches to Critical Minerals and its Implications for Industry Participants

An Executive Order issued in April 2025 neatly summarised the Trump Administration’s view of critical minerals as a vital economic and national security lynchpin for the United States... A strong national defense depends on...more

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani

January 2026 Government Contracts Legal Update and Podcast

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani presents the latest insights from our Government Contracts group, offering a comprehensive overview of recent significant decisions, regulatory developments, and practical updates for businesses...more

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Prioritizing the Warfighter in Defense Contracting—What Does the New EO Mean for Contractors?

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President Trump issued an Executive Order (“EO”) on January 7, 2025, that seeks improved performance of defense contracts and enhanced contractor investments in production capacity through measures that would impose limits on...more

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FCC Updates Covered List Based on DoW National Security Determination

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After banning all new foreign-produced uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and UAS critical components in a December 2025 Public Notice, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently updated its Covered List following a...more

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FY2026 NDAA: Major Increases to Critical Acquisition Thresholds

Following a tumultuous start to fiscal year 2026, including a government shutdown that lasted 43 days, the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2026 (NDAA 2026), Pub. L. 119-60, was passed by Congress and signed...more

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