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Court Highlights Dire Consequences for Contractors That Mishandle Inadvertently Disclosed Source Selection Information

The COFC ruling upholding the U.S. Marine Corps’ disqualification decision has significant implications for government contractors. The recent decision by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC) in Marathon Targets serves as...more

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CERCLA/Federal Facilities: Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials Issue Fact Sheet

The Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials (“ASTSWMO”) issued an October 2025 document titled: Risk Mitigation Practices Fact Sheet (“Fact Sheet”)....more

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No Comeback for Marathon: Court Finds Disqualification Fully Justified

In Marathon Targets, Inc. v. United States, U.S. Court of Federal Claims, No. 25-121 (Nov. 10, 2025, reissued Nov. 21, 2025), the Court of Federal Claims denied Marathon Targets Inc.’s request for a permanent injunction that...more

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COFC Slams Army’s Market Research, But Lack of Standing Sinks Sole Source Protest

In Hydraulics International, Inc. v. United States, U.S. Court of Federal Claims, No. 25-312 (Nov. 20, 2025), Hydraulics International, Inc. (HII) challenged the Army’s decision to award a sole-source contract for aviation...more

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U.S. Army opens solicitation for microreactors at military installations

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The U.S. Army is moving forward with its program (Janus Program) to deploy small, flexible nuclear reactors at nine selected military installations in the United States by issuing a solicitation for microreactor power plant...more

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Saudi Arabia’s designation as a major non-NATO ally: Practical defense trade implications

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On November 18, 2025, President Donald Trump announced that he designated the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) as a major non-NATO ally....more

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AUKUS and the AMC: Summary of Key State and Federal Government Announcements

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A series of major AUKUS, Australian Marine Complex (AMC), and defence-related publications and announcements have emerged that are set to significantly shape the future of defence in Western Australia....more

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A Figment of the Protester’s Imagination: GAO Rejects EY’s Discussions Argument

In Ernst & Young, LLP, B-423491.2 (Sept. 26, 2025), Ernst & Young (EY) protested the scope of corrective action taken by the Department of the Army following EY’s earlier protest of the Army’s award to Guidehouse for support...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

OCC updates its Servicemembers Civil Relief Act booklet

On November 13, the OCC released an updated version of its Servicemembers Civil Relief Act booklet, providing updated guidance for examiners regarding consumer protection provisions for servicemembers under the SCRA....more

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Securing Strategic Sectors: Insights from McDermott’s Defense & Essential Infrastructure Roundtable

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In October 2025, McDermott Will & Schulte hosted its Defense & Essential Infrastructure Roundtable, convening leading voices from across government, industry, and finance to discuss the challenges facing Europe’s most...more

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Department of State lifts defense trade embargo on Cambodia: Top points

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The United States’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) issued a final rule (the rule) on November 7, 2025 that immediately amended the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to lift the defense trade...more

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Defense Acquisition System Reforms: Legal Implications for Industry

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On November 7, 2025, Secretary Pete Hegseth announced sweeping defense acquisition reforms that aim to accelerate delivery of capabilities and inject flexibility into the defense procurement process. In a speech to defense...more

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CMMC Day and a Break in the Senate Logjam

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After a Senate vote on Sunday evening, Congress appears closer to ending the record-setting government shutdown. The Senate advanced a funding package that includes appropriations for military construction and calls for the...more

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Service and Justice: Veterans in Law – Speaking of Litigation Video Podcast

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This Veterans Day, Speaking of Litigation brings you a special episode featuring Epstein Becker Green attorneys Stuart Gerson, Jack Fernandez, Ron Green, and Ken Kelly, who share their unique journeys from military service to...more

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GA Tech ‘Worked Hard to Educate’ DOJ; At $875K, FCA Amount Is Surprisingly Small

Three years after two Georgia Tech cybersecurity officials filed suit claiming the institution had fabricated scores submitted to the Department of Defense (DOD) regarding its safeguards for federal research projects, the...more

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Preparing for CMMC: Navigating DoD’s New Cybersecurity Rules

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After half a decade of development and review, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) will implement contracting regulations, effective November 10, 2025, making the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program a...more

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The Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act: Where We Are And What’s Next

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is the annual bill to authorize funding, policies and programs for the U.S. national security enterprise. The NDAA sets the topline defense budget with program-by-program...more

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Secretary Hegseth Speech – Foreign Military Sales Reform

According to press reports, during his speech to industry leaders on acquisition reform on Friday, Nov. 7, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth also plans to announce significant changes to the U.S. foreign military sales systems...more

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Holland & Knight Defense Situation Report: October 2025

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Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly defense news update. We are pleased to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments....more

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House/Senate Advance AI Provisions Via NDAA, Kicking Off Conference Process

On October 9, 2025, the Senate passed its National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA; S. 2296) by a vote of 77 to 20. The GAIN AI Act, which would require chipmakers to give U.S. customers priority access...more

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Maryland Expands FAMLI Eligibility Through Redefinition of “Uniformed Services” 

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Effective October 1, 2025, Maryland House Bill 895, titled the Employment and Insurance Equality for Service Members Act broadens the definition of “Uniformed Services” to include not only the Armed Forces, but also the...more

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District Court Denies Arbitration of Service Members’ Class Action Claims Under Military Lending Act Holding That Earned Wage...

On October 7, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California denied a fintech company’s motion to compel arbitration in a putative class action. The plaintiffs, both servicemembers, allege that the company’s...more

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Space Force Announces “Maneuverable GEO” Satellite Competition

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The U.S. Space Force is planning a competition for commercial maneuverable satellites to support the military’s Maneuverable Geosynchronous (GEO) program. The Maneuverable GEO program reportedly seeks to partner with a group...more

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FCA Chief Executive asks UK lenders and investors to step up defence finance

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The chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority has delivered a speech on the importance of hardwiring finance into national security. On 22 October 2025, Nikhil Rathi, chief executive of the Financial Conduct...more

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Implementation of Executive Order 14299 Turns Advanced Nuclear Deployment into a U.S. Army Priority

On October 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Army announced the launch of the Janus Program, a next-generation nuclear energy initiative intended to deliver resilient and assured power for national defense installations...more

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