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Japan Delivers First Domestically Produced Patriot Interceptors to U.S. Japan has completed its first delivery of domestically produced Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) interceptors to the United States, drawn from...more

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U.S. Policy Shift on Foreign Aid: Key Legal Issues for USAID Contractors, NGOs, and Life Sciences Companies

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Key Takeaways: Executive Order 14169, issued on January 20, 2025, placed a 90-day pause on foreign aid while its alignment with U.S. foreign policy was reviewed....more

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White House Launches ‘Genesis Mission’ to Accelerate AI-Enabled Scientific Discovery

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The White House recently issued an executive order launching the “Genesis Mission,” a US Department of Energy–led national initiative designed to accelerate scientific discovery using advanced artificial intelligence. The...more

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Legal Obligations for Recipients of Israel Innovation Authority Grants

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Securing a grant from the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) is a major vote of confidence and a critical financial boost for any R&D company. However, the funding comes with a complex set of legal, regulatory, and financial...more

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SBA 8(a) Program Audit – December 2025 Update

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The Small Business Administration (SBA) is moving full steam ahead with its promised 8(a) Program Audit. The 8(a) Program is designed to help small and disadvantaged businesses compete in the federal marketplace and provides...more

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Canada Releases Accessibility Standard for Artificial Intelligence

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Accessibility Standards Canada has published the first edition of the National Standard of Canada CAN-ASC-6.2:2025, Accessible and Equitable Artificial Intelligence Systems....more

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From Defense to Warfighting Acquisition: What Contractors Really Need to Know About “Transforming the Defense Acquisition System”

Last month, the Pentagon announced it would be “Transforming the Defense Acquisition System into the Warfighting Acquisition System to Accelerate Fielding of Urgently Needed Capabilities to Our Warriors.” The proclamation...more

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Proposed FY26 NDAA Would Authorize Withholding and Forfeiture of Contract Payments from Incumbent Contractors for Filing Baseless...

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On December 8, 2025, the U.S. House and Senate Armed Services Committees released the text of “the final negotiated language for” the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2026 (FY26). ...more

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FY26 NDAA: Taking Stock of Repair Data

The U.S. Department of Defense will soon undertake a large-scale assessment of its data rights – and, where it sees gaps, look to contractors to fill them. If the recently released National Defense Authorization Act...more

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Recent World Bank Report Helps Companies Mitigate Procurement and Integrity Risks Globally

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Companies participating in government and multilateral procurement can now use the Global Suspension and Debarment Directory to mitigate procurement and integrity risks in almost 40 jurisdictions globally. On December 2,...more

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Mexico's STPS Publishes New Inspection Protocol on Subcontracting

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Mexico's Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social or STPS) on Nov. 24, 2025, introduced a new inspection protocol on subcontracting, which redefines how authorities will verify...more

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5 Strategies to Reduce the Risk of a DOJ False Claims Act Investigation

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The Department of Justice (DOJ), via messaging from its leadership, has made clear it will prioritize and pursue aggressive civil False Claims Act (FCA) enforcement against companies that receive federal dollars....more

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SBA Requires 8(a) Federal Contracting Program Participants to Produce Financial Records

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On Friday, Dec. 5, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) sent letters to all 4,300 8(a) Business Development Program (8(a) Program) participants requiring production of detailed financial records for the last three...more

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L’Ontario élargit sa campagne d’achat local grâce à la Loi de 2025 visant à encourager à acheter ontarien

Contexte - Le 20 novembre 2025, le gouvernement de l’Ontario a déposé le projet de loi 72, la Loi de 2025 visant à encourager à acheter ontarien (approvisionnement du secteur public) (la « Loi »). Si elles sont adoptées,...more

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Key 2025 Updates for Small Business Government Contractors: SBA and FAR Changes

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The landscape for small business government contractors continues to evolve rapidly, with significant regulatory updates from the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council aimed at...more

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False Claims Act: Recent Updates - December 2025

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Regulators and lawmakers continue to intensify scrutiny of private equity (“PE”) ownership of healthcare providers and government contractors at both the federal and state levels....more

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Supercharging Defense Startups: How the SBIC & SBICCT Programs Unlock Funding Without Forfeiting Set-Asides

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It’s no secret: the federal procurement system is undergoing major changes. The President’s “Revolutionary FAR Overhaul” is well underway, the Department of War (“DoW”) has recently announced that traditional program...more

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The Drumbeat of Progress: DOD’s Acquisition Transformation Strategy

Drumroll, please. On November 7, 2025, the Department of Defense (DoD) released three memoranda signaling changes to its approach to procurement and Foreign Military Sales/Direct Commercial Sales in the years to come:...more

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Key Insights From the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals: Termination for Convenience, Cost Recovery on a Potential Loss Contract

"It is well-settled that a terminated contractor's recovery is limited to the contract price, less the monies already paid to the contract during performance, plus settlement expenses. In addition, it is well-settled that, if...more

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How Tennessee Paved the Path to a Secure Energy Future

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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee heralded the release of the final 2024 report of the Tennessee Nuclear Energy Advisory Council with the observation that "Tennessee is rapidly becoming the epicenter of new nuclear and leading...more

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BIOSECURE Act Included in Final Draft NDAA Compromise Text

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On Sunday, December 7, 2025, Congress released the final draft compromise version of the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), and the package includes the BIOSECURE Act, reflecting weeks of additional...more

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Space Law, Regulation and Policy Update | December 5, 2025

Despite the Thanksgiving holiday, it’s been a busy couple of weeks in space. As we head into 2025’s homestretch, all Speaker Johnson wants for Christmas is final NDAA language, several members want NDAA language to put...more

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Department of Energy Announces Funding Process for Domestic Rare Earth Element Supply Chains

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On December 1, 2025, the Department of Energy (DOE) publicly announced its decision to allocate up to $134 million in new funding to enhance domestic supply chains for rare earth elements (REEs). REEs are 17 elements...more

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Modern Slavery Compliance in Cross-Border Transactions: Statutory Risks and Due Diligence for Global Supply Chains

Key Takeaways - Global modern slavery compliance expectations are rising, with updated UK guidance, evolving U.S. TVPA enforcement priorities, and California’s expanding disclosure and procurement requirements increasing risk...more

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Trump Administration Executive Order Tracker - December 2025

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Below is a tracker of healthcare-related executive orders (EOs) issued by the Trump administration, including overviews of each EO and the date each EO was signed. We will regularly update this tracker as additional EOs are...more

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