United States: Government, Public Sector

The Trump Administration has intensified scrutiny of foreign investment in US agricultural land, with the USDA proposing significant revisions to AFIDA regulations to enhance monitoring and coordination with CFIUS.

As family offices across the Middle East continue to grow in both sophistication and ambition, many are increasingly looking to the United States as a destination for capital deployment.

Q1 2026 felt like a modest step forward for the U.S. M&A market but it was not without its challenges. While there has been some pickup in activity compared with the back half of 2025...

Alaska’s bid protest framework provides an administrative process for challenging solicitation terms, proposed awards, and awarded contracts — but it is highly procedural, fast-moving, and strictly deadline-driven.

FinCEN's April 2026 proposal introduces sweeping changes to casino Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism programs, requiring explicit risk-assessment processes, board-level governance approval, and a U.S.-based compliance officer.

The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council has issued new guidance requiring federal contractors to certify they will not engage in racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion activities. This implementation of Executive Order 14398 introduces significant compliance obligations and potential legal risks for government contractors, including reporting requirements and the possibility of contract termination for non-compliance.

The Trump Administration has intensified scrutiny of foreign investment in US agricultural land, with the USDA proposing significant revisions to AFIDA regulations to enhance monitoring and coordination with CFIUS.

Armed conflicts today are rarely confined to physical battlefields. Increasingly, geopolitical tensions spill into cyberspace, where state-sponsored hackers, proxy groups and opportunistic cybercriminals conduct...

Directs the use of authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to support and expand U.S. electric grid infrastructure, equipment manufacturing, and supply chains...

Florida Statute 252.363 offers developers a critical safeguard when natural disasters disrupt construction timelines and permitting processes. Real estate attorneys examine how this provision extends development orders...

The District of Columbia's proposed FY 2027 Budget Support Act introduces three major economic development tools that could reshape real estate financing in the region.

Explore critical issues facing government contractors through expert legal analysis covering cybersecurity, intellectual property rights, compliance requirements, and emerging regulatory challenges. Wiley's Government Contracts podcast features in-depth discussions on FAR/DFARS changes, AI regulation, supply chain security, and strategic considerations for navigating the complex federal contracting landscape.