The Trump Administration, through the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, has revealed the next set of revised Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) sections as part of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO): FAR Parts 18, 39,…
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/ Administrative Law, Government Contracting, Science, Computers, & Technology
New Jersey recently released draft privacy regulations, and there is a lot to unpack and process.
In this three-part series, I will break down the regulations -
Part 1: The New Personal data:
• Scraping is carved out…
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/ Consumer Protection, Privacy, Science, Computers, & Technology
What has become known as the “Sad Beige Lawsuit” ended on May 28, 2025, when influencer Sydney Nicole Gifford (“Gifford”) voluntarily dismissed all claims against fellow influencer Alyssa Sheil (“Sheil”) with prejudice. The suit…
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/ Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law, Communications & Media Law, Intellectual Property
The Attorney Generals of California, Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, Oregon and Vermont wrote a letter June 23, 2025 to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, objecting to a proposed AI…
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/ Consumer Protection, Privacy, Science, Computers, & Technology
Former member of Congress and professional auctioneer Billy Long has been formally sworn in as Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service. Following lengthy delays during his nomination process, Long was confirmed by the…
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/ Administrative Law, Elections & Politics, Taxation
The SBA Franchise Directory is officially back online from June 1, 2025, and with it comes a series of critical updates for franchisors and franchisees discussed in the virtual briefing led by Stephen Olear, Senior Franchise…
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/ Administrative Law, Business Organizations, Finance & Banking, Franchise Law
Timing is everything when it comes to bid protests at GAO.
There is a mountain of GAO case law dismissing untimely protests. Contractors must strictly follow GAO’s regulations to avoid that fate and obtain a Competition in…
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/ Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, Government Contracting
The U.S. imprisons a larger percentage of its population than any other country in the world. How did we get here?
Rachel Barkow, Charles Seligson Professor of Law and Faculty Director of the Zimroth Center on the…
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/ Criminal Law
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has revived its Franchise Directory, providing significant benefits for franchise systems and their franchisees seeking financing. The directory returned June 1, 2025, as part of the new…
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/ Business Organizations, Finance & Banking, Franchise Law
The recent settlement in House v. NCAA marks a seismic shift in college athletics. By paving the way for schools to directly pay student-athletes, the agreement signals a formal departure from the NCAA’s amateurism model and…
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/ Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law, Education Law, Labor & Employment Law
Vermont recently adopted the Vermont Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, which goes into effect on January 1, 2027. The law is enforceable by the Vermont Attorney General as an unfair or deceptive act or practice. The Attorney…
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/ Consumer Protection, Privacy, Science, Computers, & Technology
The District of Columbia passed emergency legislation on June 3, 2025 that paused an increase to the tipped minimum wage from $10 per hour to $12 per hour, which was originally set to take effect on July 1, 2025. At least for…
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/ Administrative Law, Elections & Politics, Labor & Employment Law
Much has been written during recent years regarding the increasing volume of government acquisitions and spending effected under Other Transaction (OT) authority. These transactions are generally exempt from the requirements of…
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/ Administrative Law, Government Contracting, Military Law
Minnesota’s Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) held a public hearing on May 22, 2025 concerning its proposed rules that would implement PFAS-in-products reporting requirements and associated fees on entities covered by Amara’s Law…
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/ Administrative Law, Environmental Law, Toxic Torts
Federal construction contracts often involve unforeseen delays. The key question is who is responsible for the resulting costs.
A new decision from the ASBCA provides a blueprint for how contractors can maximize recovery for…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Construction Law, Government Contracting
