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[Podcast] The Impact of IoT Supply Chain Risks on Government Contracts

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In this episode of Wiley’s Government Contracts podcast, partners Tracye Howard and Sara Baxenberg discuss the evolving national security concerns surrounding Internet of Things (IoT) modules produced by Chinese companies...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Major Changes Coming for Defense Contractors and Lobbying Firms Under New Federal Law

In one of his last major acts in office, former President Biden signed into law a massive defense spending bill that could have significant implications both for companies that contract with the Department of Defense (DoD)...more

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DOD’s Expanding List of Chinese Military Companies

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On January 2, 2025, the US Department of Defense added a number of entities to its list of “Chinese military companies" (CMC List). While being named to this list, by itself, does not prohibit US businesses from continuing to...more

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US Department of Defense issues updated section 1260H Chinese military companies list

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On January 6, 2025, the U.S. Department of Defense updated its 1260H List, bringing the total to 134 entities across sectors like AI, aerospace, and biotechnology. Designation on the list signals risks such as restrictions on...more

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Navigating Cyber and Legal Challenges During the M&A Process: Quick Considerations for Federal Contractors

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Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is often the lifeblood of corporate growth. While whole treatises can be, and have been, written on cybersecurity and legal challenges during M&A activity, the following are a few key...more

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Regulating AI: An Overview of Federal Efforts

This first part of a two-part series on U.S. regulation of artificial intelligence systems provides an overview and modern context for the existing regulatory, legal and risk management landscape for AI systems in the U.S.,...more

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Defense Contractors Will Face Higher Risks as Spending Increases

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Ongoing geopolitical developments such as Russia’s war in Ukraine and tensions between China and Taiwan have continued to fuel higher US military spending. The demand for military weapons is the strongest it has been in...more

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What Government Contractors Need to Know About the Fiscal Year 2022 NDAA

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On December 15, 2021, Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA or Act) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022, which President Biden is expected to sign into law soon. As usual, the NDAA contains numerous provisions...more

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Cybersecurity and 889 Compliance in 2021: What Government Contractors Need to Know

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2020 saw the implementation of several game-changing regulations for government contractors. None the least of these were related to DOD’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and Section 889 of the National...more

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National Defense Authorization Act Propels National Strategy on AI Development

The U.S. position in the race for global AI leadership received a substantial boost following adoption of broad new directives focused on artificial intelligence (AI) in Divisions A and E of the recently enacted National...more

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Federal AI Efforts Will Be Greatly Boosted by 2021 NDAA

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The National Defense Authorization Act for the Fiscal Year 2021 (2021 NDAA)—which was passed over a Presidential veto on January 1—represents a massive step forward for American AI policy in areas far beyond national defense....more

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New Syria, North Korea and Other Sanctions Provisions Enacted as Parts of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year...

On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (“NDAA 2020”), which includes numerous sanctions-related provisions. The law includes the previously introduced...more

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DoD Makes Supply Chain Risk Management A Permanent Performance Metric

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On Sept. 19, 2018, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) issued a corrected Class Deviation 2018-O0020, to remove the sunset provision in DFARS 239.73, "Requirements for Information Relating to Supply Chain Risk," that was due...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Six Recent Government Supply Chain Risk and Cybersecurity Initiatives

• DoD and other government agencies will scrutinize contractors’ supply chain security plans and programs from proposal submission to contract closeout. • The 2019 NDAA as approved by Congress and DHS initiatives highlight...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Cross Your Heart and Hope to Die – New DFARS Clauses Target Counterfeit Electronic Parts

On August 2, 2016, the Department of Defense (“DOD”) rolled out new requirements for defense contractors that provide electronic parts and assemblies containing electronic parts. The new rules impose significant risks on DOD...more

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