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Federal Circuit Clarifies Patent-Risk Boundaries in Government-Sponsored R&D

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In the recent decision of Arlton v. AeroVironment the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reaffirmed the broad scope of 28 USC § 1498, holding that AeroVironment, Inc. was immune from patent infringement liability for...more

Pillsbury - Bid Protest Debrief

Second Bite Denied: COFC Applies Blue & Gold and Upholds $130 Million DLA Reaward

In Advantaged Solutions, Inc. v. United States, U.S. Court of Federal Claims, No. 25-1806 (Jan. 30, 2026), Advantaged Solutions, Inc. (ASI) protested the Defense Logistics Agency’s decision to rescind an initial award to ASI...more

Pillsbury - Bid Protest Debrief

Commercial Dreams, Custom Reality: GAO Rejects Commercial Item Challenge to Air Force Armament Tester RFP

In Marvin Test Solutions, Inc., B-423928; B-423928.2 (Jan. 28, 2026), Marvin Test Solutions filed a pre-award protest challenging the Department of the Air Force’s RFP for a common armament tester (CAT-F) system for F-15,...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Department of War increasing M&A oversight with affirmative HSR filing obligation

Per the DoW M&A Division’s published policy, the DoW’s role is to collaborate with the DOJ and FTC to assess the impact of HSR-reportable mergers and acquisitions on national security and on the DoW’s industrial,...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

FCA Basics: Liability Theories

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This is the fifth 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 covers the...more

PilieroMazza PLLC

[Webinar] Annual Review: Key Insights from Recent Bid Protest Decisions Shaping Government Contractor Success in 2026 - March 4th,...

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Bid protests remain a critical element of the federal procurement process. Whether submitting a proposal, filing a protest, or defending a contract award, recent rulings can influence not only your current contracts but also...more

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Fourth Circuit’s Narrow Ruling on Anti-DEI Executive Orders Leaves Employers With Broad Questions

On February 6, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued a narrow ruling in National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education v. Trump, vacating a preliminary injunction that had blocked...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

What the DOJ's New National Fraud Enforcement Division Means for Businesses

The Department of Justice's new National Fraud Enforcement Division is heightening federal scrutiny at the intersection of financial fraud and immigration enforcement. At the same time, multiple federal agencies are...more

BCLP

Ofgem Signals New Momentum for CATO Programme: What Expectation A.4 Means for Market Participants

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The sixth in a series of articles exploring the Competitively Appointed Transmission Owners (CATO) regime. ...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Florida’s Healthcare System and the Impacts from the One Big Beautiful Bill and Legislation

Businesses, especially those in healthcare like providers, payors, managed care organizations, pharmacies, long-term care operators, and supply chain vendors, are increasingly affected by federal and state efforts to reduce...more

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DOL’s Annual Minimum Wage Increase for Certain Federal Contractors Leaves Compliance Uncertainty

The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) recent annual minimum wage increase for certain federal contractors underscores the ongoing uncertainty surrounding contractor wage obligations following President Donald Trump’s...more

Quarles & Brady LLP

340B Program Alert: Despite Recent Setbacks, HRSA Continues to Advance Potential 340B Rebate Model Pilot

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A little over a month after a federal circuit court blocked the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) scheduled implementation of its 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program largely due to procedural deficiencies,...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

DEI Executive Orders Under Fire: Two Major Appellate Court Challenges Spotlight Legal Ambiguity and Uncertainty

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Two cases involving challenges to the Trump Administration’s Executive Orders on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are making waves in the federal appellate courts—each raising fundamental questions about the scope and...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Safeguarding Sensitive Government Information: Why the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Matters for the Global...

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Over the past decade, a vibrant defense‑innovation ecosystem has emerged across the U.S. and Europe, powered by venture‑backed defense tech startups, dual‑use technology companies, and commercial‑first innovators entering...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

President Trump’s “America First Arms Transfer Strategy”

President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) on Feb. 6 establishing an “America First Arms Transfer Strategy,” outlining a plan to make significant changes in how the United States sells weapons to other countries. Trump’s...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

California's Current Efforts to Fund Broadband Infrastructure Deployment: An Overview

California has been funding last-mile broadband infrastructure deployment across the state for nearly two decades. However, the influx of federal money in the past five years has resulted in new grant programs being...more

Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josefiak

Protecting Your Organization in an Election Year

As the 2026 midterm election season gets underway, organizations that engage in political activity or government affairs should take stock of where they stand. The start of a new year is an ideal time to review policies,...more

Gray Reed

Texas Fossil Fuel Anti-Boycott Statute Violates the Constitution

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It is often an attractive political gambit for legislative bodies to pass laws of doubtful constitutional validity in order to please their constituents. It can be a two-fer; when the court rules as expected the vanquished...more

Saul Ewing LLP

Fourth Circuit Lifts Injunction on DEI Executive Orders

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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

Ropes & Gray LLP

Bipartisan Modern Slavery Reporting Bill Introduced in New Zealand

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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

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

What 8(a) Contractors Should Do After Receiving an SBA Suspension Notice

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

Hogan Lovells

Procurement and Competition: Bid-rigging takes centre stage in public procurement

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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

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Resilient Infrastructure - Durable by design

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

PilieroMazza PLLC

[Webinar] Annual Review: FCA Enforcement and Compliance Updates for Government Contractors—What to Watch in 2026 - March 3rd, 2:00...

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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

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Holds Hearing Examining the SBA Native 8(a) Program

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

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