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USERRA Case Highlights Employer Defenses to Allegations of Anti-Military Bias

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In Porter v. Trans State Holdings, Inc., No. 1:23-CV-00263 (D. Colo. Nov. 7, 2024), a federal district court dismissed a Naval Reserve pilot’s Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) lawsuit...more

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A Landmark Victory for Disabled Homeless Veterans: Q&A with the Trial Team

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After a 16-day bench trial, U.S. District Judge David O. Carter ruled that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) must honor its commitment to provide housing and healthcare to veterans on the West Los Angeles VA Grounds....more

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Interstellar Insights - November 2024

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FAA to update launch regulations. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently announced it is creating a committee to review and update its Part 450 launch and reentry licensing rule. Part 450 was implemented in...more

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Comment Period Extended for Proposed and Interim Space-Related Export Control Rules

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The U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) and U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) on Oct. 23, 2024, published a set of three rules concerning space-related...more

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VA proposes changes to loan reporting and guaranty loss rules

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently proposed rules to modify the requirements for the reporting of VA guaranteed mortgage loans, and the rules regarding when the VA would assert a defense for a partial or...more

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Pawnshop chain cannot use ‘bona-fide error defense’ in MLA suit filed by CFPB

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FirstCash, a national pawnshop chain, cannot use the “bona-fide error defense” in its defense of a Military Lending Act (MLA) suit filed by the CFPB against the company, a federal judge has ruled in a case of first...more

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Federal court orders Harris Jewelry to reopen website to allow consumers to request refunds

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A federal court has ordered Harris Jewelry to reopen its claims process and to again notify consumers that they may submit their claims for refunds from the jewelry company....more

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DARPA Extends Submission Deadline for RFI

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Important opportunity for investors in the defense innovation and dual-use technology sectors!  The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) that could be a perfect fit...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Akin Space Law, Regulation and Policy Update - November 15, 2024 #2

Good Afternoon! After the Republicans’ sweeping victory in last week’s election, the space community waits for guidance from the incoming Administration. Meanwhile, Congress enters the lame duck session with a slate of...more

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Out of This World: Space Logistics Present New Govt. Contracting Opportunities

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The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is turning to commercial space companies to solve logistical challenges, prioritizing reentry technology and point-to-point space cargo delivery....more

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The DoD’s CMMC Rule Is Out: What Comes Next?

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On October 15, 2024, the Department of Defense (DoD) published the final rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program that not only finalizes the long-anticipated CMMC Rule but also foreshadows what...more

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Contractors Oppose the “Right to Repair” Mandate Proposed Under NDAA 2025

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The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2025 includes a mandate that contractors furnish information and documentation to enable the military to modify and repair equipment and systems. Not surprisingly, industry is...more

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10 Reasons to Hire Veterans

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Veterans Day is an ideal time to recognize the value and contributions veterans bring to the workforce. Veterans possess a wide range of skills, disciplines, and perspectives that can benefit any organization and industry. ...more

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From Military Service To Board Service

From military service to board service: The generals and admirals on S&P 500 boards - Senior military officers—notably retired general and flag officers (GFOs)—have spent their careers making quick decisions in a...more

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CFIUS Issues Final Rule Expanding the Scope of Its Real Estate Transaction Purview

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On November 1, 2024, the US Department of the Treasury, in its capacity as chair of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), issued a final rule (“Final Rule”) expanding the list of military and...more

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Veterans Day Special Episode: Combating Traumatic Brain Injury

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In this special Veterans Day episode, Matt Miller is joined by Brandon Davis, of The Davis Focus Project and former Black Hawk instructor pilot in the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. Brandon shares his experience...more

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China Issues New Export Control Regulations on Civil-Military Dual-Use Items

The new export control regulations consolidate existing dual-use items export control regulations and aim to regulate the export of goods, technologies and services that can be used for both civilian and military purposes. ...more

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CMMC 2.0: Department of Defense Publishes Final Rule to Establish its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 Program

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After years in the making, on October 15, 2024, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) published its final rule to establish the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program, amending Title 32 of the Code of...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

AI News Roundup – New regulations for investments in Chinese tech firms, AI “hallucinations,” major upgrade to ChatGPT, and more

To help you stay on top of the latest news, our AI practice group has compiled a roundup of the developments we are following....more

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BOEM, DOD Sign MoU on Advancing Offshore Wind Development

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On Tuesday, 29 October 2024, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Department of Defense (DOD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the coordinated development of offshore wind energy...more

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Raytheon’s False Claims Act Settlement (Part IV of IV)

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The Justice Department’s global settlement included a significant False Claims Act resolution, resulting in a second deferred prosecution agreement (“DPA”) for a three-year term. A criminal information was filed in the...more

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Holland & Knight Defense Situation Report: October 2024

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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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Raytheon’s FCPA and ITAR Case (Part III of IV)

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Raytheon’s comprehensive settlement included FCPA violations and failures to make required disclosures to the Defense Department concerning fees and commissions. This portion of the settlement was filed in the Eastern...more

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Interstellar Insights - October 2024

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US Space Force announces new pilot program as industry insiders call for increased efficiency among government agencies. In early 2024, the US Space Force announced a $40 million pilot program to enable US combatant commands...more

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Raytheon’s Defective Pricing Fraud and Resolution (Part II of IV)

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Raytheon’s criminal conduct cut across a variety of topics — it is difficult to imagine but Raytheon’s misconduct occurred in separate parts of the company, involving violations of different laws. Like most cases, I always...more

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