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D.C. Circuit Upholds FRA Buy America Waiver For Brightline West High-Speed Rail Project
The D.C. Circuit's recent decision in a Buy America waiver challenge establishes new precedent for how federal agencies evaluate domestic availability in infrastructure projects. The ruling addresses whether manufacturers' future production capabilities should factor into waiver decisions and clarifies the standing requirements for suppliers challenging such waivers. This case provides critical guidance for companies navigating federal procurement requirements in transportation and infrastructure projects.
Global Government
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Bass, Berry & Sims
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Nonprofit Rules Of The Road In Election Activity (Video)
Nonprofits are playing an increasingly visible role in shaping elections, but navigating the overlapping rules of federal tax law and state campaign finance requirements can be daunting. This on-demand webinar walks through the "rules of the road" for nonprofits that want to participate in elections without jeopardizing their tax status or running afoul of disclosure laws, translating legal frameworks into practical governance and compliance strategies drawn from real-world experience.
United States Government
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Nossaman LLP
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Federal Circuit Resolves Court Split Over IDIQ Awardee Standing
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has resolved a longstanding split among lower courts regarding whether companies that win multiple-award IDIQ contracts can challenge their competitors' awards. This precedential decision clarifies the standing requirements for bid protests and establishes new boundaries for post-award challenges in government contracting disputes.
United States Government
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Crowell & Moring LLP
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The Topline: Steptoe Appropriations Newsletter | September 18, 2026
Senate appropriators signal that meaningful action on FY27 spending bills is unlikely before the election, while the House Appropriations Committee shifts focus to oversight hearings. Congressional Republicans continue discussions on reconciliation and debt limit strategies, though prospects for action during the lame-duck session remain uncertain as agencies begin FY28 budget planning.
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Steptoe LLP
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2026 Midterm Elections: Healthcare Policy Outlook For 2027 And Beyond
The 2026 midterm elections will determine the congressional environment for healthcare policy during the final two years of the Trump Administration. With Republicans holding narrow majorities in both chambers and President Trump's approval ratings in the mid-30s, relatively small electoral shifts could materially change congressional control and reshape the healthcare policymaking landscape, affecting everything from drug pricing and Medicare Advantage to Medicaid implementation and industry oversight.
United States Government
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Holland & Knight
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Human Rights

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Jacques Semmelman Featured Guest On Dateline NBC Podcast
Commercial litigation partner Jacques Semmelman joins Dateline NBC's True Crime Weekly podcast to demystify the complex world of international extradition law. Drawing on his experience as a former Assistant US Attorney, Semmelman explains the legal standards, treaty requirements, and diplomatic considerations that govern how individuals are transferred between countries to face criminal charges or serve sentences.
United States Criminal
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Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
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2026 Mid-Year Report: ADA Title III Federal Lawsuit Numbers Are Climbing
Federal ADA Title III lawsuit filings have reached 5,006 cases at mid-year 2026, marking the highest level since 2021 and suggesting a potential record-breaking year ahead. California continues to dominate with 2,426 cases, while new plaintiffs' firms enter the market and filing patterns shift across states. Will 2026 surpass the all-time high of 11,452 lawsuits set in 2021?
United States Litigation
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Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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Indigenous Peoples

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Mining, Indigenous Consultation Rights, And Investment Treaty Protection: Part 2
Two 2025 ICSID tribunals reached opposite conclusions in mining disputes involving Indigenous consultation rights under ILO Convention 169. This analysis examines whether Lupaka Gold v. Peru and Kappes v. Guatemala represent conflicting precedents or coherent expressions of the same legal framework, revealing distinct factual pathways that determine investor versus state-favorable outcomes in Indigenous rights disputes.
Global International
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Crowell & Moring LLP
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Mining, Indigenous Consultation Rights, And Investment Treaty Protection
Five foundational ISDS decisions reveal how investment tribunals balance Indigenous consultation rights under ILO Convention 169 with treaty protections for foreign mining investors. This analysis examines the evolving legal framework governing State obligations, social license requirements, and the circumstances under which community opposition triggers treaty liability.
Global International
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Crowell & Moring LLP
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