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The Telesto Decision: COFC's Latest (And Most Novel) Take On OTA Jurisdiction

Judge Hertling's recent decision in Telesto Group, LLC v. United States provides a novel approach for determining when Court of Federal Claims (also "COFC") has jurisdiction to consider a protest of a project under the Defense Department's Other Transaction Authority.

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WilmerHale

European Commission Proposes Defence Readiness Omnibus: Regulatory Reform For Strategic Sectors

On June 17, 2025, the European Commission (EC) published a communication introducing the Defence Readiness Omnibus, followed by a legislative package on June 18, 2025.

European Union Government

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A&O Shearman

CHPS Podcast Episode 5: The Future Of Federal Procurement

In this episode of CHPS of Insight, host Chris White is joined by Ron Sullivan, Senior Counsel at Clark Hill, for a focused discussion on recent trends in government contracting.

United States Government

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Clark Hill

US Launches Unit To Target DEI Policies At Colleges With Civil Fraud Probes

On May 19, 2025, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) launched the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, a sweeping enforcement effort targeting recipients of federal funds—particularly institutions of higher education (IHEs)...

United States Government

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Steptoe LLP

Compliance With Limitation On Subcontractor Is Ostensible Subcontractor Safe Harbor

United States Government

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Bass, Berry & Sims

Old North State Report – June 30, 2025

United States Government

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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

OFCCP Unveils Regulation Changes Winding Down Federal Contractor Affirmative Action Mandates

United States Government

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

FinCEN Designates Three Mexican Financial Institutions Under New Section 311 Authority: First Use Of Expanded Powers Under FEND Off Fentanyl Act Prohibits All Funds Transmittals To Named Entities

United States Government

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Mayer Brown

Updated Standard Form 328, "Certificate Pertaining To Foreign Interests"

United States Government

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Goodwin Procter LLP

The Topline: Steptoe Appropriations Newsletter

United States Government

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Steptoe LLP

FinCEN Sanctions Three Mexican Financial Institutions—Unwary Transactions May Trigger Prohibited Conduct With Broad Legal Implications

United States Government

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Duane Morris LLP

Akin Space Law, Regulation And Policy Update | June 27, 2025

United States Government

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

OFCCP Solicits Voluntary Updates On Contractors' Wind-Down Of EO 11246 Obligations

United States Government

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

State AG News: Common Scams, Inflated Costs Post-Natural Disasters, Underpaid Wages June 12-18, 2025

United States Government

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Snubbing Trump, Immigration Nominee Will End Student Practical Training

United States Immigration

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Green and Spiegel

President Trump Restores Section 232 Tariffs

United States International

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

GOP Bill Raises Immigration Fees To Fund Mass Deportation

United States Immigration

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Green and Spiegel

Rare Earth Minerals, And China's Global Dominance

United States International

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

California's Global Rise: Insights From International Arbitration Week

United States Litigation

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JAMS

Inward/ Foreign Investment

Trade Alert: White House Implements Key Terms Of The US-UK Trade Deal

On June 16, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order titled "Implementing the General Terms of the United States of America-United Kingdom Economic Prosperity Deal" ("the E.O.").

Worldwide International

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Torres Trade Law, PLLC

Nippon Steel And U. S. Steel Announce Finalized Merger Agreement

Nippon Steel Corp. and United States Steel Corp. announced the finalization of their merger agreement on June 18, 2025

United States Government

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Holland & Knight

Europe As An Investment Destination: What Does The Future Hold? (Podcast)

In response to international developments, the EU has launched a variety of measures to improve its...

United States Finance

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A&O Shearman

Following De Novo CFIUS Review, U.S. Government Approves Nippon Steel's Proposed Acquisition Of U.S. Steel With Potentially Groundbreaking Conditions

United States Government

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Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

Treasury's Latest Moves: Fast-Track For Foreign Investors & Outbound AI Investment Inquiry

Worldwide Government

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Proskauer Rose LLP

AI M&A: Current Trends And Unique Legal And Regulatory Considerations

United States Commercial

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A&O Shearman

White House Announces Steel And Aluminum Tariff Increase To 50%

Worldwide International

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Torres Trade Law, PLLC

The Financing Environment And Current Trends In Robotics

United States Technology

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Mintz

U.S. Foreign Investment And The New CFIUS Rules

United States Government

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Harris Sliwoski

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Constitutional & Administrative Law

US Launches Unit To Target DEI Policies At Colleges With Civil Fraud Probes

On May 19, 2025, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) launched the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, a sweeping enforcement effort targeting recipients of federal funds—particularly institutions of higher education (IHEs)...

United States Government

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Steptoe LLP

Old North State Report – June 30, 2025

On Thursday, the North Carolina General Assembly began its summer recess in disarray, with the House and Senate unable to agree on an adjournment plan.

United States Government

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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

The Topline: Steptoe Appropriations Newsletter

The House passed the first FY26 appropriations bill (MilCon-VA) this week by a vote of 218–206.

United States Government

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Steptoe LLP

Supreme Court Upholds Universal Service Fund Contribution Scheme; Congressional Reform Efforts Intensify

United States Litigation

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Roth Jackson

SCOTUS: USF Funding Mechanism Is Constitutional

United States Media & IT

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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

State AG News: Common Scams, Inflated Costs Post-Natural Disasters, Underpaid Wages June 12-18, 2025

United States Government

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Senate Republicans Get Parliamentarian's Approval To Slash CFPB Funding In Massive Budget Bill

United States Finance

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Ballard Spahr LLP

Texas Passes Unique Artificial Intelligence Law Focused On Prohibited Practices

United States Technology

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Mayer Brown

HBO's Succession S2 E9 "DC" – What The Episode Gets Right & Wrong About Congressional Investigations (Podcast)

United States Government

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Wiley Rein

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Terrorism, Homeland Security & Defence

FinCEN Designates Three Mexican Financial Institutions Under New Section 311 Authority: First Use Of Expanded Powers Under FEND Off Fentanyl Act Prohibits All Funds Transmittals To Named Entities

On June 25, 2025, FinCEN issued three orders pursuant to the Fentanyl Sanctions Act and the FEND Off Fentanyl Act, designating three Mexican financial institutions as institutions of "primary money laundering concern."

United States Government

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Mayer Brown

Updated Standard Form 328, "Certificate Pertaining To Foreign Interests"

On May 12, 2025, the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) released an updated Standard Form 328 (SF-328), "Certificate Pertaining to Foreign Interests."

United States Government

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Goodwin Procter LLP

The Topline: Steptoe Appropriations Newsletter

The House passed the first FY26 appropriations bill (MilCon-VA) this week by a vote of 218–206.

United States Government

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Steptoe LLP

Three Banks Targeted By FinCEN In FEND Off Fentanyl Act Actions: What To Know

United States Criminal

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Lowenstein Sandler

The Hague NATO Summit Reflects A Permanent And Unfinished Shift In Europe's Security Architecture

Worldwide Government

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Steptoe LLP

President Trump Issues Executive Orders To Boost Domestic Drone Industry And Enhance Airspace Security

United States Media & IT

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

OFAC Takes Single Largest Action Against Iran-Backed Terrorist Group Ansarallah

United States International

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Trump Administration Clears Nippon Steel Acquisition Of U.S. Steel After Biden Block

United States International

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Torres Trade Law, PLLC

Understanding The Security Clearance Appeal Process

United States Government

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Tully Rinckey

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State Law

Massachusetts Senate Adopts Legislation Limiting Compensation Of Non-Employee Officers, Directors, And Trustees Of Public Charities

Late last week, the Massachusetts Senate adopted legislation that would require public charities to obtain approval from the Massachusetts Attorney General before compensating non-employee officers, directors, and trustees for their service in those roles.

United States Government

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Mintz

Massachusetts Senate Approves $32.4 Billion Budget

The Massachusetts Senate last week approved a $32.4 billion FY2013 budget.

United States Government

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Mintz

Under The Dome: Inside The Maine State House Special Edition Final Issue: 2012 Summary Of New Maine Laws

We are pleased to share our Final Issue of the 2012 Summary of New Maine Laws in this special edition of Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House.

United States Government

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Pierce Atwood LLP

Under The Dome: Inside The Maine State House - 5.25.12

United States Government

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Pierce Atwood LLP

Ninth Circuit Holds Medical Marijuana Use Not Protected Under The ADA

United States Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Managing A Down Economy--The Ins And Outs Of Group Terminations: Group Terminations Are Governed By A Number Of Federal And State Regulations

United States Employment

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Godfrey & Kahn S.C.

Under The Dome: Inside The Maine State House - 5.18.12

United States Government

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Pierce Atwood LLP

Alabama Taxpayers’ Bill Of Rights II – Approved On Final Legislative Day

United States Tax

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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Georgia's New False Claims Act: It's Not Just For Health Care Anymore

United States Criminal

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Jones Day

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Latest Videos

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Choosing Your LDA Reporting Path For 2025 (Video)

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Wiley Rein

Strategies For Attracting U.S. Government R&D Investment And Procurement Contracts (Video)

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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

The First 100 Days: What's On The Horizon From The Second Trump Administration (Video)

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WilmerHale

Navigating The Deal Process: Key Considerations To Successful GovCon Transactions (Video)

Fluet

Buy America Implementation And Compliance (Or How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Build America Buy America Act)

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Nossaman LLP

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