Reforming the Federal Contracts and Grants System
Government Contracts DEI Restrictions Under EO 14398: What Contractors Need to Know
Haynes Boone - Federal agencies are rapidly implementing Executive Order 14398, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (March 26, 2026), which establishes sweeping new...
GAO Scrutinizes DoD Civilian Workforce Cuts: What the Report Means for Federal Contractors
Covington - The Government Accountability Office recently issued a report on the Department of Defense’s civilian workforce reductions. It offers a concrete record of...
Executive Order on “Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security”
Hogan Lovells - On June 2, 2026, President Trump signed an Executive Order titled "Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security" (the "Order"). The...
Quantum Computing Is Here — and So Are Compliance Risks for Government Contractors
Bradley - Quantum computing has moved from the laboratory into the national security conversation — and the regulatory landscape is shifting fast. Government contractors...
The Administration’s Proposed Revisions to the Uniform Guidance Are Here! And There Is a Lot Here to Consider!
Venable - The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a long-awaited update to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for...
DPA Title III and the New Energy Industrial Base
Seyfarth - In this episode of Claims & Sustains, Teddie Arnold breaks down the Administration’s recent use of the Defense Production Act to accelerate...
Civil to Military Manufacturing Transition: Opportunities and Challenges
Hogan Lovells - In today's volatile geopolitical and economic landscape, manufacturers in the U.S., EU, and UK are increasingly seeking to convert existing civil...
What DOGE Taught us About AI and Federal Workers
Government Executive - Last year, the U.S. Agency for International Development lost 97% of its staff in a matter of weeks. An article published...
Executive Order – Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security
The President has issued an executive order aimed at promoting AI innovation and security by working with the private sector to modernize government and...
Federal Grants Overhauled: What OMB’s Sweeping Proposed Rule Means for Your Organization
Bradley - The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has issued one of the most significant proposed overhauls to federal grants management in over...
Precedent Abandoned: The Spread of Political Appointments into Federal Functions Historically Led By Career Officials
Partnership for Public Service - Political appointments have expanded into uncharted territory in the federal government. The second Trump administration has inserted political staff...
One Year Into the FAR Overhaul: A Conversation with Polly Hall
GW Law - This week on Beyond the FAR, host Jessica Tillipman is joined by Polly Hall, GSA’s Chief Advisor for Acquisition Innovation and...
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