The current federal estate tax exemption, expanded under the 2017 tax law, is set to expire at the end of 2025, potentially halving the exemption. This change, known as the 2025 estate tax sunset, could significantly increase…
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/ Taxation, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
The FAR Council has been rolling out piecemeal revisions to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as directed by executive order “Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement.” For background on the broader goals and…
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/ Administrative Law, Commercial Law & Contracts, Government Contracting
Tariffs, trade tensions and material cost escalations are more than just headlines—they are challenges that contractors face every day. In our recent Q&A webinar, we tackled contractors’ pressing questions on protecting…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Construction Law, International Law & Trade
When contemplating advice for contractors or suppliers trying to navigate the current tariff environment, I find President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s wartime advice insightful, “In preparing for battle I have always found that plans…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Construction Law, International Law & Trade
Earlier this month, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced revisions to the Corporate Enforcement and Self Disclosure Policy (CEP). Under the new policy, announced by DOJ Criminal Division Head Matthew Galeotti, companies now…
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/ Administrative Law, Business Organizations, Criminal Law
On April 15, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14275 and directed wide-sweeping revisions to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to make the federal procurement process more efficient. As discussed in our earlier…
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/ Administrative Law, Commercial Law & Contracts, Government Contracting
Can deception used to secure a construction project bid constitute mail or wire fraud, even if there was no intent to financially harm the bid solicitor or even lower the project’s cost? That’s one of the questions the United…
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/ Construction Law, Government Contracting
With new tariffs, trade tensions and rising material costs reshaping the construction landscape, many contractors and owners are unsure how to protect their contracts—and what to expect next.
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Construction Law, International Law & Trade
Despite a change in administrations, the government’s vigilance and enforcement of cybersecurity requirements have not missed a beat. On March 14, 2025, MORSECORP, Inc. of Cambridge, MA resolved allegations that it had submitted…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Government Contracting, Science, Computers, & Technology
For Construction Safety Week 2025, join Cohen Seglias and Signature Safety for a timely webinar that examines what happens when a jobsite safety incident leads to an OSHA violation—and ultimately, a deposition.
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/ Construction Law, Labor & Employment Law
The Trump administration recently announced three significant initiatives to reshape the federal procurement landscape. These include three new executive orders aimed at modernizing defense acquisitions, reforming foreign…
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/ Government Contracting
The line between lawful parental discipline and criminal conduct can be a legal tightrope—especially when the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P) is involved. The recent Appellate Division decision in State v…
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/ Family Law
Join Cohen Seglias Government Contracting attorneys Michael Payne, Casey McKinnon and Steve Tobin for an in-depth discussion on how to protect your rights on dredging projects with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). They…
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/ Construction Law, Government Contracting
The Murdoch family and their media empire have long captivated national attention, with layers of legal and financial complexity shaping the future of one of the world’s most influential media dynasties. At the center of this…
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/ Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
During the first Trump administration and the pandemic, contractors frequently demanded contract terms allowing price adjustments if the cost of materials increased due to tariffs or pandemic-era supply chain disruptions. These…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Construction Law, International Law & Trade
