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DOJ’s FCA Head Shares Enforcement Insights
Sheppard Mullin - Attendees of the Federal Bar Association’s annual Qui Tam Conference gained valuable insights from one of DOJ’s top False Claims Act...
FAR Out! How the Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Will Require Contractors to Rethink Compliance Management
Ogletree Deakins - Federal procurement is in a period of significant change that will reshape both how agencies buy goods and services and how...
SBA Centralizes Annual Review Authority for 8(a) Program Participants
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt - Effective February 20, 2026, the SBA has stripped district offices and Business Opportunity Specialists of authority to approve or...
False Claims Act Trends and Expectations for 2026
Foley Hoag - The False Claims Act (“FCA”) has long served as the federal government’s workhorse for fraud investigations and enforcement. Perhaps more than...
New Rules Implementing the Administrative False Claims Act Could Expand How Federal Agencies Pursue Smaller Fraud Cases
Federal News Network - The Civilian Board of Contract Appeals has issued new procedural rules to implement the Administrative False Claims Act, a revamped...
The Incredible Shrinking Compliance Officer
Compliance expectations keep getting bigger, often without the department getting more resources, and CCI columnist Mary Shirley has a word for it: shrinkflation. Her...
One Policy For All: DOJ Unveils First Ever Department-Wide Corporate Enforcement Policy
Baker Botts - On March 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice released an updated Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy, which for the...
Buying or Selling: Navigating the New Landscape of 8(a) M&A Transactions
PilieroMazza - Buying or selling a government contracting business remains a nuanced process—especially when 8(a) contracts are involved. Recent updates to SBA guidance, increased...
Top 10 Takeaways on FCA Enforcement from the FBA’s 2026 Qui Tam Conference
Mintz - The Federal Bar Association’s 2026 Qui Tam Conference featured two sets of remarks from Deputy Assistant Attorney General of the U.S. Department...
DEI-Related Changes to SAM Certification Proposed
DCI Consulting - On January 28, 2026, the General Services Administration (GSA) proposed changes to SAM registration requirements that would add a DEI certification...
2025 DOJ Fraud Section Year in Review: Sustained High-Impact Enforcement, Organizational Expansion, and Priorities for 2026
Womble Bond Dickinson - The Fraud Section of the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Criminal Division released its 2025 Year in Review, highlighting a...
What a Year! Cybersecurity Recap and 2026 Forecast for Government Contractors
Sheppard Mullin - As we welcome 2026, it is a good time for government contractors to reflect on their cybersecurity posture and the major...
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