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Trump Administration Issues Proposed Federal Contract Clause Prohibiting DEI Activities

On March 26, 2026, President Trump issued a new executive order, “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors” (the Order)...

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WilmerHale

What Nonprofits Receiving Federal Funds Need To Know About The False Claims Act

The False Claims Act (FCA) is the single-most powerful tool for rooting out fraud against the US government, and any nonprofit that receives federal funds should ensure compliance is integrated...

United States Government

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ArentFox Schiff

The Topline: Steptoe Appropriations Newsletter

In the early hours of March 27, the Senate approved a revised fiscal year (FY) 2026 Homeland Security funding bill that covers most DHS operations — including TSA and FEMA — but excludes Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and much of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) amid ongoing disputes over immigration policy. House Republicans, however, have reportedly rejected the Senate proposal with many viewing the bill as effectively defunding ICE.

United States Government

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Steptoe LLP

An Offeror's Legal Guide To Commercial Solutions Openings

The U.S. Army has launched a commercial solutions opening (CSO) focused on counter-drone technology in support of Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF) 401...

United States Government

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Holland & Knight

Executive Order Imposes New DEI‑Related Contract Requirements On Federal Contractors

United States Government

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

New EO Targets Federal Contractor DEI Practices, Signals Increased Enforcement Activity

United States Government

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

HUD Public Housing Procurement Handbook: Changes For Housing Authorities

United States Government

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Ballard Spahr LLP

UPDATE: Federal Court Enjoins Trump Administration’s Anthropic Ban For Government Contractors

United States Government

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Taft Stettinius & Hollister

New Executive Order Signals The End Of Illegal DEI In Federal Contracting

United States Government

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HR Unlimited

We Get Contracting: Episode 2 — Civil Rights Compliance Opens New Path To FCA Claims (Podcast)

United States Government

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

Case Study: Strengthening Federal Compliance For A Large Airport Construction Project

United States Government

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MGO CPA LLP

Full Count Conflicts: Navigating OCIs On Opening Day (Video)

United States Government

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

FCC Expands Its Covered List To Include Foreign-Produced Routers

United States Government

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Mayer Brown

Caught In The Middle: Federal-State Regulatory Conflicts

United States Government

AP

Arnold & Porter

Seventh Circuit Roundup: What Recent Decisions Reveal About Pleading, Intent, And Immunity (Podcast)

United States Litigation

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Barnes & Thornburg LLP

What Europe's Renewable Energy Struggles Can Teach U.S. Regulators About Dispute System Design

United States Litigation

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JAMS

Littler Lounge: Just Cause For A Chat About Corrective Actions (Podcast)

United States Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Federal Circuit: Priority Document That 'Broadly Outlines' Possible Structures Fails To Provide Adequate Written Description Support For Subgenus Of Linkers In Antibody-Drug Conjugate

United States IP

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Simpson Thacher Sustainability And ESG: Regulatory Update – March 2026

United States Commercial

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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett

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Mexican Senate Approved Major Amendments To The Mexican Customs Law

United States Government

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

BRICS – Shaping The Future Of Global Finance And Investment

United States Government

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

JAMS Neutrals Discuss How Businesses Can Take Preemptive Action To Address Supply Chain Challenges (Podcast)

United States Government

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JAMS

The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act & The Future Of Forced Labor Enforcement

United States Government

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Forced Labor Initiative Among ‘Tough Stance' On China For 2021

United States Government

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Inward/ Foreign Investment

China’s 2026 Two Sessions: A New Five-Year Cycle And Emerging Signals On Trade, Technology And Investment

In March 2026, China convened its annual Two Sessions, referring to the consecutive meetings of the CPPCC, China’s top political advisory body, and the NPC, China’s national legislature, whose work included legislation to progress further the integration of national minorities ...

United States International

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WilmerHale

Tax: How Reform And Compliance Are Reshaping Deals

Corporate tax remains a key consideration in cross-border investment in 2026, as governments balance competitiveness, revenue protection and alignment with global minimum tax standards.

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Foreign Investment Into The United States: Key CFIUS Changes You Can’t Ignore

Heard of CFIUS? If your business involves foreign investments into the United States, it’s a name you can’t afford to ignore. Here’s what you need to know about recent changes...

United States Government

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The Wallenstein Law Group

Selling Property In Iran And Transferring Proceeds To The United States: Comprehensive Legal, Sanctions, And Compliance Guide

United States International

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Friling Law

Lawyer In Vietnam Dr. Oliver Massmann – The Shipbuilding Sector – INTERVIEW ON PRACTICAL SIGNALS FOR MARITIME DECISION MAKERS IN 2026

United States Transport

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Duane Morris LLP

Critical Minerals: "Project Vault" And The New US Critical Minerals Playbook

Worldwide Government

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Mayer Brown

Observations On The CFIUS Known Investor Program

Worldwide Government

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Public Comments Closing Soon On Known Investor Program And Proposal To Streamline The CFIUS Process

United States Government

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Squire Patton Boggs LLP

European Commission Proposes Industrial Accelerator Act

European Union Government

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Mayer Brown

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Constitutional & Administrative Law

Caught In The Middle: Federal-State Regulatory Conflicts

Conflicts between federal and state regulations are nothing new. But a series of executive actions by the Trump administration and state authorities are exposing companies, hospitals, universities...

United States Government

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Arnold & Porter

Last Month At The Supreme Court | March 2026

This month's edition of Last Month at the Supreme Court® features a set of cases that collectively illustrate the Court's continued engagement with foundational questions of federal jurisdiction...

United States Litigation

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Dykema

Recent Rulings Confirm Procedural Safeguards For U.S. Energy Infrastructure

Federal courts have issued a series of rulings in recent weeks affirming that executive agencies must comply with procedural requirements...

United States Environment

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Jones Day

Further Continuance Of The Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council (Trump EO Tracker)

United States Government

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

White House Releases National AI Policy Framework

United States Technology

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K&L Gates LLP

Warning Signs: Congressional Investigations In 2026 And Beyond

United States Government

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Holland & Knight

Does Grand Jury Secrecy Apply To Witnesses Too? (With Tiffany Eggers) (Video)

United States Government

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Dykema

2026 Government Relations Legislative Update - Week 10

United States Government

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BrownWinick Law

Condemnation Refresher Before Nossaman’s Annual Eminent Domain Seminars

United States Government

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Nossaman LLP

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Terrorism, Homeland Security & Defence

UPDATE: Federal Court Enjoins Trump Administration’s Anthropic Ban For Government Contractors

Taft’s prior alert addressed the Trump administration’s directives barring federal contractors from using Anthropic and its Claude platform in performing federal government...

United States Government

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Taft Stettinius & Hollister

White House Releases A National Policy Framework For Artificial Intelligence

The White House released a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence (AI) (Framework), outlining nonbinding legislative recommendations to inform congressional consideration...

United States Technology

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Holland & Knight

An Offeror's Legal Guide To Commercial Solutions Openings

The U.S. Army has launched a commercial solutions opening (CSO) focused on counter-drone technology in support of Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF) 401...

United States Government

HK

Holland & Knight

The Topline: Steptoe Appropriations Newsletter

United States Government

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Steptoe LLP

FCC Expands Its Covered List To Include Foreign-Produced Routers

United States Government

MB

Mayer Brown

Chicago U.S. Attorney’s Office Named Lead Prosecutorial Partner On Trade Fraud Task Force, Emphasizing DOJ’s Increased Use Of False Claims Act In Customs Fraud Cases

United States Criminal

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Winston & Strawn LLP

Recent Rulings Confirm Procedural Safeguards For U.S. Energy Infrastructure

United States Environment

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Jones Day

FCC Expands "Covered List" To Include Foreign-Manufactured Consumer Routers—Effectively Barring Approval Of New Models

United States Media & IT

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Roth Jackson

Foreign Investment Into The United States: Key CFIUS Changes You Can’t Ignore

United States Government

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The Wallenstein Law Group

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Government Contracts, Procurement & PPP

Trump Administration Issues Proposed Federal Contract Clause Prohibiting DEI Activities

On March 26, 2026, President Trump issued a new executive order, “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors” (the Order)...

United States Government

W

WilmerHale

What Nonprofits Receiving Federal Funds Need To Know About The False Claims Act

The False Claims Act (FCA) is the single-most powerful tool for rooting out fraud against the US government, and any nonprofit that receives federal funds should ensure compliance is integrated...

United States Government

AF

ArentFox Schiff

The Topline: Steptoe Appropriations Newsletter

In the early hours of March 27, the Senate approved a revised fiscal year (FY) 2026 Homeland Security funding bill that covers most DHS operations — including TSA and FEMA — but excludes Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and much of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) amid ongoing disputes over immigration policy. House Republicans, however, have reportedly rejected the Senate proposal with many viewing the bill as effectively defunding ICE.

United States Government

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Steptoe LLP

An Offeror's Legal Guide To Commercial Solutions Openings

United States Government

HK

Holland & Knight

Executive Order Imposes New DEI‑Related Contract Requirements On Federal Contractors

United States Government

AG

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

New EO Targets Federal Contractor DEI Practices, Signals Increased Enforcement Activity

United States Government

JL

Jackson Lewis P.C.

HUD Public Housing Procurement Handbook: Changes For Housing Authorities

United States Government

BS

Ballard Spahr LLP

Executive Order 11246 Redux: Trump’s New Executive Order On DEI Calls For Renewed Scrutiny Of Government Contractors

United States Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

UPDATE: Federal Court Enjoins Trump Administration’s Anthropic Ban For Government Contractors

United States Government

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Taft Stettinius & Hollister

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Latest Videos

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We Get Contracting: Episode 1 — Top Five Compliance Challenges For Government Contractors In 2026 (Video)

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

Let's Talk FCA: Developments Regarding Constitutional Challenges To The Qui Tam Provisions (Podcast)

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Crowell & Moring LLP

2026 LDA Reporting: Now's The Time To Reevaluate Your Approach (Podcast)

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Wiley Rein

CMMC Series Kickoff: Understanding The Foundations Of CMMC (Video)

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Episode 363-In-Conversation: Steve Kornacki On Data, Democracy, And Decoding America's Elections Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies - The Beltway Briefing

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Cozen O'Connor

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