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The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) on May 27, 2025, issued a memorandum implementing Executive Order (EO) 14222. As our team previously summarized, EO 14222 implemented the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) "cost...more
A significant number of government contracts and grants have been terminated recently by federal agencies pursuant to the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) "cost efficiency initiative" and review of "covered...more
After 100 days, the dawn of the Trump administration reveals to contractors a variable horizon. Changes to the procurement process and shifting budget priorities threaten certain contracts. Conversely, anticipated...more
A wave of executive orders from the Trump administration is rapidly reshaping the landscape for federal contractors, with sweeping changes to U.S. foreign aid, diversity initiatives, and gender policy....more
As Holland & Knight previously discussed, the Trump Administration issued an executive order (EO) on Feb. 26, 2025, implementing the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) "cost efficiency initiative" that (among...more
At a time when government agencies are terminating contracts for convenience at an increasingly high rate, a recent decision by the U.S. Civilian Board of Contract Appeals in Blankson v. Agency for International Development,...more
The Department of Government Efficiency’s (“DOGE”) scrutiny of federal contracts has resulted in a spike in notices of termination for convenience. Given DOGE’s broad mandate to reduce federal spending, we expect a sustained...more
On February 26, 2025, Executive Order 14222, Implementing the President’s “Department of Government Efficiency” Cost Efficiency Initiative, was released. This Executive Order (“EO 14222”) states that its purpose is to...more
The first months of the Trump Administration have seen a flurry of executive orders related to government contracts. Many of these executive orders – as well as public statements by heads of federal agencies or the Department...more
While there have been previous efforts to reduce the federal government’s real estate footprint, the scope and speed with which the Trump administration proposes to reduce that footprint is unprecedented....more
In a landmark decision, Judge Ali has issued a preliminary injunction (PI) preventing the U.S. government from enforcing suspensions, stop-work orders, and terminations for foreign aid contracts issued between January 20 and...more
On February 26, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14222, Implementing the President’s “Department of Government Efficiency” Cost Efficiency Initiative (Feb. 26, 2025) (“EO 14222”)....more
On February 26, 2025, the White House issued another Executive Order (EO) that will have major implications for Federal government contractors across numerous industries and agencies. The new EO, entitled Implementing the...more
President Trump issued two anti-DEI executive orders at the start of his second term that shook up the workplace and left federal contractors and private employers wondering how to comply. Employers grappled with...more
The Trump Administration and its newly-formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been taking unprecedented actions affecting federal contractors. Initially, agencies were directed to “freeze” or “pause” funding,...more
The Trump administration’s en masse terminations for the government’s convenience-as-a-budget-cutting tactic may constitute contract breaches, thereby entitling contractors to lost profits....more
The Trump administration, as part of its efforts to reshape the federal government, began terminating federal contracts for the convenience of the government almost immediately after coming back to town. These contract...more
The Trump administration’s broad suspension and termination of federal grants and contracts have left many contractors wondering how to protect their rights and ensure they get paid. If your federal contract or grant has...more
The Department of Defense (DoD) is moving forward with eliminating Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs under Executive Order Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing, dated January 20,...more
The first weeks of the Trump Administration have created substantial uncertainty within Dorsey’s client base, with many clients assessing their partnerships with the United States government and asking whether they have legal...more
Within hours of being sworn in, President Trump issued executive orders that may imperil a number of government contracts and grants. This alert covers what contractors and grant recipients should do if they are concerned...more
As the new administration embarks on its first 100 days, contractors and grant recipients face a pivotal moment. With a clear emphasis on reducing government spending and shifting resources toward energy independence and...more
Federal contracts famously include a clause permitting the government to terminate the agreement for the government's own "convenience"—even if the contractor did not default on its performance obligations. Aware of this...more
Pillsbury’s recent alert on the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency, or “DOGE,” an autonomous organization created by President-elect Trump and spearheaded by Elon Musk, identified several steps for industries...more
From adjustments to terminations, it’s important for government contractors to understand lessons learned from 2023 contract claims and appeals decisions and how these decisions could affect their approach to cases in 2024....more