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Education Dept. Prioritizes Foreign Gifts and Contracts Enforcement for Colleges, Universities

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The Trump Administration stated last week that it will prioritize compliance and enforcement against colleges and universities with respect to the U.S. Department of Education (ED)'s foreign gift, contract and ownership...more

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GSA’s Expanded Role in Purchasing of “Common Goods and Services” under Executive Order 14240

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In a separate post, we discuss how President Trump’s Executive Order (EO) 14240 (Mar. 20, 2025) will affect federal purchasing of information technology. EO 14240 may also change how the federal government buys billions of...more

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Federal Courts Temporarily Block Enforcement of U.S. Department of Education "Dear Colleague Letter" Barring "Illegal DEI" in...

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On April 24, 2025, Judges Landya McCafferty and Stephanie Gallagher, sitting in the United States District Courts in New Hampshire and Maryland, respectively, issued rulings blocking the U.S. Department of Education (DOE)...more

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VA Announces Wind Down of VASP Program and VA Home Retention Waterfall

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What Happened? On April 23, 2025, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued Circular 26-25-2 (the Circular), which announces that the VA’s Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) program is winding down. As of...more

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Trump Issues Executive Order Aimed at Foreign Influence on American Campuses

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On April 23, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at increasing transparency with respect to foreign funding at U.S. colleges and universities. This move comes in response to what the Administration has...more

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FY 2026 Department of Community Affairs Budget Testimony

On Monday, April 21, 2025, Commissioner Jacquelyn Suárez of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) testified before the Assembly Budget Committee, outlining the department’s strategies to navigate projected...more

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National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology’s Final Report Includes Recommendations to Boost Economy and Protect...

The National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) announced on April 8, 2025, the availability of its final report and action plan, “urging Congressional action to bring the full weight of American innovation...more

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VA Winding Down VASP Program

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As previously reported, last year the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched a Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) program, which VA characterized as a “last-resort tool” for VA home loan borrowers facing...more

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President Trump on Campus: New Higher Education Executive Orders

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Higher educational institutions have experienced outsized attention in the early days of the second Trump Administration. A trio of three recent executive orders suggests that the Administration’s focus on higher education is...more

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Key Takeaways From President Trump's Executive Order on HBCUs

On April 23, President Donald Trump issued an executive order revamping federal engagement with historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). ...more

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Trump Issues 7 New Executive Orders Impacting Higher Ed and K-12 Schools, Ranging From DEI to Discipline to AI

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President Trump just issued a wave of education-related executive orders – seven, to be exact – impacting both higher education and K-12 schools. Educational institutions need to tune in and catch up, and we’ve compiled this...more

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Understanding and Navigating Compliance with NIH Grant DEI Policies

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On April 21, 2025, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued a notice regarding its policy to require all US grant recipients to certify that: 1. They do not, and will not during the term of receiving funds from the...more

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, April 24, 2025

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Gov. Shapiro Reflects on Arson Attack in NYT Guest Essay- In a guest essay for The New York Times, Governor Josh Shapiro (D) recounted the traumatic experience of an arson attack on his residence, emphasizing the importance...more

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White House Initiative to Promote Excellence and Innovation at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (Trump EO Tracker)

States the policy of the Administration to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in fostering more and better opportunities in higher education and ensuring college-educated Americans are empowered to...more

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NIH Announces Significant Changes to Federal Grant Terms, Conditions on Civil Rights

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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced on April 21, 2025, a significant change to the terms and conditions governing federal funding (the Notice) applicable to all NIH grants, cooperative agreements and other...more

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Labor Shake-Up: Trump Reverses Biden Standards for Federally Funded EV and Clean Tech Projects

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In a sweeping rollback of Biden-era labor policy, the Trump administration recently rescinded a key executive order that tied federal funding for clean energy and infrastructure projects to pro-union commitments – signaling a...more

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Harvard’s Tax-Exempt Status Dispute with the Trump Administration: Implications for Nonprofits

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On April 16, 2025, President Donald Trump signaled a desire for Harvard University (Harvard or the University) to lose its tax-exempt status after the University refused several demands in the Trump Administration’s letter to...more

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The Rise of OTA in Defense Contracting, Part 2: What Is It, Who’s Eligible, and Where to Find Opportunities

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In Part 1 of PilieroMazza’s blog series we looked at how Other Transactions Authority (OTA) has emerged as a key acquisition tool for government contractors eager to work with the Department of Defense (DOD). In Part 2, we’ll...more

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Breaking Down the Shifting Vaccine Policy Landscape – Diagnosing Health Care Video Podcast

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Important changes are unfolding in the vaccine space. How have vaccine exemptions posed a significant risk to populations across the country? What are the long-lasting effects of the new administration's federal health...more

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Colleges and Universities Must Report Certain Foreign Gifts and Contracts

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In light of recent enforcement activity, institutions of higher education should review their reporting and disclosure obligations related to foreign entities and individuals under Section 117 of the Higher Education Act (20...more

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New Jersey FY 2026—Department of Education Budget Hearing

On April 21, 2025, New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) Commissioner Kevin Dehmer testified before the Assembly Budget Committee to present the Department’s FY 2026 budget proposal. The proposal outlines a $22.2 billion...more

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Business Better Podcast Episode: Bridging Campuses: Legal Insights on Education Industry Consolidation - Intellectual Property

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This episode is part of our “Bridging Campuses: Legal Insights on Education Industry Consolidation” series, where we discuss trends in higher education consolidation and closures, and outline common characteristics of at-risk...more

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Trump’s Executive Orders on DEI

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Policy shifts, court challenges, and strategic considerations for organizations navigating federal directives on DEI....more

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Recent Changes and Future Directions: Tax-Exempt Organizations Under the New Administration

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Executive orders, federal funding cuts, and suspended processing of tax-exempt status applications are among the changes affecting nonprofits. ...more

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2025 Sine Die: Maryland Legislative Wrap-up

As the clock struck midnight and confetti fell in Annapolis, the Maryland General Assembly closed a challenging 90-day session having passed 878 bills—all now awaiting Gov. Wes Moore’s review and signature. Lawmakers moved...more

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