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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 5m
Government Use of AI to Evaluate Proposals Comes Under Scrutiny
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Government Use of AI to Evaluate Proposals Comes Under Scrutiny
If an agency used AI to evaluate your proposal, can you see that report? A recent Court of Federal Claims decision says yes, even if the agency...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 38m
DOJ Fraud Division Announces Division-Specific Policies & Considerations for Corporate Enforcement
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DOJ Fraud Division Announces Division-Specific Policies & Considerations for Corporate Enforcement
On October 1, 2026, the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) National Fraud Enforcement Division (“Fraud Division” or “Division”) released a memorandum...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 1h
GAO Calls for Renewed Oversight of Federal Contractors’ Disability Employment Obligations
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GAO Calls for Renewed Oversight of Federal Contractors’ Disability Employment Obligations
A newly released Government Accountability Office (GAO) report calls on the Department of Labor (DOL) to strengthen its oversight of federal...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 1h
DOJ’s National Fraud Enforcement Division Issues Corporate Enforcement Directive, Signaling Heightened
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DOJ’s National Fraud Enforcement Division Issues Corporate Enforcement Directive, Signaling Heightened
On October 1, 2026, the Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) National Fraud Enforcement Division (“NFED”) issued Directive 26-12: Corporate...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 1h
DOJ Revises Justice Manual to Limit Reliance on Agency Guidance and Expand Qui Tam Dismissal Review
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DOJ Revises Justice Manual to Limit Reliance on Agency Guidance and Expand Qui Tam Dismissal Review
On September 18, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ or the Department) announced revisions to two sections of the Justice Manual governing...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 2h
BIA Proposes Updates to Section 105(l) Facility Lease Process
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BIA Proposes Updates to Section 105(l) Facility Lease Process
Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA) Section 105(l) leases have grown substantially in scale and use: total annual...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 2h
DOJ Fraud Division Directive 26-12: What Companies Need to Know About the Latest Corporate Fraud Enforcement Priorities
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DOJ Fraud Division Directive 26-12: What Companies Need to Know About the Latest Corporate Fraud Enforcement Priorities
On October 1, 2026, Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald, who leads DOJ’s National Fraud Enforcement Division (the Fraud Division),...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 3h
ARPA-H to expedite clinical trials with SURPASS and other AI related programs
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ARPA-H to expedite clinical trials with SURPASS and other AI related programs
The U.S. Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) launched a new program called “Simulation-augmented, Real-time Platform Adaptive...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 3h
New Jersey Bill Would Eliminate Tax on Certain Legal Cost Awards
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New Jersey Bill Would Eliminate Tax on Certain Legal Cost Awards
A pending bill in the New Jersey legislature would exclude from state income taxation any legal costs and attorney’s fees an employee receives...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 3h
Strengthening the European fortress: the European Commission’s proposal for a public procurement regulation
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Strengthening the European fortress: the European Commission’s proposal for a public procurement regulation
On 9 September 2026, the European Commission published its proposal COM(2026) 590 final for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 4h
DOJ Fraud Division Issues New Corporate Enforcement Directive
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DOJ Fraud Division Issues New Corporate Enforcement Directive
On October 1, 2026, Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald issued Directive 26-12, Corporate Enforcement in the Fight Against Fraud, the...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 7h
GAO Puts Disability Compliance Back in the Spotlight: What Federal Contractors Should Do Now
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GAO Puts Disability Compliance Back in the Spotlight: What Federal Contractors Should Do Now
A recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, Disability Employment: DOL Should Enhance Monitoring and Guidance for Federal Contractors...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 18h
Corporate Enforcement in the Fight Against Fraud: Key Takeaways from the DOJ Fraud Division’s New Directive
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Corporate Enforcement in the Fight Against Fraud: Key Takeaways from the DOJ Fraud Division’s New Directive
Introduction On Oct. 1, 2026, Colin M. McDonald, the assistant attorney general leading the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) National Fraud...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 21h
Is EEO-1 Done? What the EEOC’s Proposed Rule Means for Employers
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Is EEO-1 Done? What the EEOC’s Proposed Rule Means for Employers
For decades, EEOC regulations have required covered private employers and certain federal contractors to file annual EEO-1 workforce reports...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 22h
Front Line Capital: The Investment Outlook For The UK Defense Technology Sector
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Front Line Capital: The Investment Outlook For The UK Defense Technology Sector
The UK defense technology sector is in the middle of a boom, seeing high sustained investment levels and consolidation.
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 23h
Bid Protests in Montana
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Bid Protests in Montana
Bradley has been publishing an ongoing survey of state-level bid protest processes and procedures (see e.g., our posts on “Bid Protests in...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Healthcare & Life Sciences: Drug Pricing Digest - October 2026
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Healthcare & Life Sciences: Drug Pricing Digest - October 2026
Our Drug Pricing and Market Access team tracks recent developments in healthcare reform, the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program, the 340B Program,...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
France’s Rearmament Plan May Hinge on Private Capital
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France’s Rearmament Plan May Hinge on Private Capital
France has committed 36 billion euros to accelerated rearmament. Investors are likely to fund the factories, drones, and satellites needed to...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The Department of Justice Fraud Division Issues New Corporate Enforcement Directive: What Companies Need to Know
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The Department of Justice Fraud Division Issues New Corporate Enforcement Directive: What Companies Need to Know
On October 1, 2026, Colin M. McDonald, Assistant Attorney General for the Department of Justice’s National Fraud Enforcement Division, issued a...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Aerospace Update | September 2026
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Aerospace Update | September 2026
Companies relying on the U.S. Space Act for patent protection of inventions in orbit should be aware of exceptions to that Act that prevent such...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
DOJ Fraud Division Announces Aggressive Approach to Fight Corporate Fraud
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DOJ Fraud Division Announces Aggressive Approach to Fight Corporate Fraud
The National Fraud Enforcement Division confirmed its enforcement priorities for corporate fraud against US taxpayers and identified specific...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
DOJ Announces Corporate Fraud Enforcement Priorities - Companies Take Note
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DOJ Announces Corporate Fraud Enforcement Priorities - Companies Take Note
This spring, the Department of Justice (DOJ or the Department) announced its creation of the National Fraud Enforcement Division (Fraud Division...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Primes, Subcontractors, and Litigation Beyond the CDA | Contract Claims 101, Part 8
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Primes, Subcontractors, and Litigation Beyond the CDA | Contract Claims 101, Part 8
In its “Contract Claims 101” series, PilieroMazza has discussed issues and considerations that may be familiar to most federal contractors,...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
What The DOJ's New Fraud Enforcement Rules Mean For Companies
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What The DOJ's New Fraud Enforcement Rules Mean For Companies
On October 1, 2026, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ)’s National Fraud Enforcement Division (Fraud Division) issued Directive 26-12:...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
DOJ issues Corporate Enforcement Directive
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DOJ issues Corporate Enforcement Directive
On October 1, 2026, Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald of the Department of Justice (DOJ) National Fraud Enforcement Division issued...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
NCSC Publishes Guidance And Scheme Documents For Cyber Adversary Simulation Scheme
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NCSC Publishes Guidance And Scheme Documents For Cyber Adversary Simulation Scheme
On September 17, 2026, the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) published guidance and initial scheme documents for its new Cyber Adversary...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
DOJ Unveils New Corporate Fraud Enforcement Priorities and 10 “Must Weigh” Charging Factors
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DOJ Unveils New Corporate Fraud Enforcement Priorities and 10 “Must Weigh” Charging Factors
On October 1, 2026, the Department of Justice (DOJ) unveiled its new corporate fraud enforcement priorities in a nationwide memorandum to its...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
DOJ Issues Memo Outlining New Corporate Fraud Enforcement Priorities
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DOJ Issues Memo Outlining New Corporate Fraud Enforcement Priorities
On October 1, 2026, the Department of Justice’s National Fraud Enforcement Division (“Fraud Division”) released Directive 26-12 (“Directive”). 
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
U.S. DOJ’s corporate fraud enforcement framework takes shape
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U.S. DOJ’s corporate fraud enforcement framework takes shape
On October 1, the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) National Fraud Enforcement Division (NFED) issued a memorandum outlining its approach to...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
DOJ’s National Fraud Division Outlines New Corporate Fraud Enforcement Priorities and Factors
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DOJ’s National Fraud Division Outlines New Corporate Fraud Enforcement Priorities and Factors
In April 2026, the US Department of Justice (“DOJ”) created the National Fraud Enforcement Division (the “Division”) to “zealously investigate...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Certified Payroll on Public Projects: Review Before You Submit
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Certified Payroll on Public Projects: Review Before You Submit
Certified payroll is routine on Massachusetts public construction projects. That does not mean it should be treated routinely. In Commonwealth...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
When Commercial AI Meets Defense Data: Privacy, Security, and Data Rights Considerations
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When Commercial AI Meets Defense Data: Privacy, Security, and Data Rights Considerations
The Pentagon wants commercial AI, and AI companies want the Pentagon’s business.
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
DOJ’s Fraud Division Corporate Enforcement Directive: What Changes in Practice
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DOJ’s Fraud Division Corporate Enforcement Directive: What Changes in Practice
On October 1, 2026, Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald, who leads the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) recently created National Fraud...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
DOJ Issues Internal Guidelines for Corporate Fraud Enforcement
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DOJ Issues Internal Guidelines for Corporate Fraud Enforcement
On October 1, 2026, Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald issued Memorandum Directive 26-12: Corporate Enforcement in the Fight Against...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Facility Clearances 101: What Established Government Contractors and Defense Industry Startups Should Know
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Facility Clearances 101: What Established Government Contractors and Defense Industry Startups Should Know
The defense industrial base is expanding, and the Department of War is actively recruiting new entrants, from venture-backed startups building...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
La Comisión Federal De Electricidad Publica Nuevas Disposiciones Sobre El Régimen De Contratación Y Políticas De Abstención En México: Cambios Clave
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La Comisión Federal De Electricidad Publica Nuevas Disposiciones Sobre El Régimen De Contratación Y Políticas De Abstención En México: Cambios Clave
El 19 de agosto de 2026, la Comisión Federal de Electricidad (“CFE”) publicó en el Diario Oficial de la Federación (“DOF”) las Disposiciones...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Federal Electricity Commission Issues New Procurement Regime Provisions And Abstention Policies In Mexico: Key changes
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Federal Electricity Commission Issues New Procurement Regime Provisions And Abstention Policies In Mexico: Key changes
On August 19, 2026,the Federal Electricity Commission (Comisión Federal de Electricidad, or CFE) published in the Federal Official Gazette...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
What the $25 Million Accenture DEI False Claims Act Settlement Means for Native-Owned Federal Contractors
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What the $25 Million Accenture DEI False Claims Act Settlement Means for Native-Owned Federal Contractors
On September 14, 2026, the Department of Justice announced that Accenture Federal Services, Accenture plc, and Accenture LLP agreed to pay $25...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
DOJ Revises Justice Manual to Streamline False Claims Act Enforcement and Clarify Limits on Use of Agency Guidance
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DOJ Revises Justice Manual to Streamline False Claims Act Enforcement and Clarify Limits on Use of Agency Guidance
On September 18, 2026, the Department of Justice (DOJ or the Department) announced two significant revisions to the Justice Manual that aim to...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
DOJ’s National Fraud Enforcement Division Announces Directives for Corporate Enforcement: What Companies Need to Know
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DOJ’s National Fraud Enforcement Division Announces Directives for Corporate Enforcement: What Companies Need to Know
The U.S. Department of Justice continues to expand its focus on corporate fraud enforcement through new directives issued by the National Fraud...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
AI News Roundup – OpenAI discloses more “rogue AI agent” incidents amid calls for accountability, France’s top literary prize drops top contender over AI use allegations, Chinese companies developing alternative to Nvidia software for AI chips, and more
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AI News Roundup – OpenAI discloses more “rogue AI agent” incidents amid calls for accountability, France’s top literary prize drops top contender over AI use allegations, Chinese companies developing alternative to Nvidia software for AI chips, and more
To help you stay on top of the latest news, our AI practice group has compiled a roundup of the developments we are following.
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
President Trump Directs Removal of Canadian Products from Federal Procurement
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President Trump Directs Removal of Canadian Products from Federal Procurement
On September 16, 2026, President Trump issued a presidential memorandum titled “Restoring Reciprocity in Government Procurement”, directing the...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Executive Order Rebrands AI as “Super Intelligence” and Signals Potential Federal Legislative Changes
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Executive Order Rebrands AI as “Super Intelligence” and Signals Potential Federal Legislative Changes
On September 29, 2026, President Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14434, Inaugurating the Era of Super Intelligence, directing Executive...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
DOJ Clarifies When Agency Guidance Can Support FCA Liability
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DOJ Clarifies When Agency Guidance Can Support FCA Liability
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently revised its False Claims Act (FCA) policies to clarify among other things that, for federal...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
DOJ Fraud Division Issues New Corporate Enforcement Priorities
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DOJ Fraud Division Issues New Corporate Enforcement Priorities
Assistant U.S. Attorney General (AAG) Colin McDonald on October 1, 2026, issued Directive 26-12, "Corporate Enforcement in the Fight Against...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
SBA Extends Comment Period for Proposed Size-Standards Overhaul
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SBA Extends Comment Period for Proposed Size-Standards Overhaul
The U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) has extended the public comment period for two related proposals that would substantially revise...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
SBA Targets the Limitations on Subcontracting
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SBA Targets the Limitations on Subcontracting
SBA has told its Inspector General it will draft revisions to the limitations on subcontracting (LOS) rule, 13 CFR 125.6, by April 1, 2027,...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
DOJ Fraud Division Announces New Corporate Enforcement Memo
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DOJ Fraud Division Announces New Corporate Enforcement Memo
On October 1, 2026, Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald issued a memorandum describing the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) National Fraud...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
DOJ's New Corporate Enforcement Directive: Key Implications for Companies, Compliance Programs, and Voluntary Self-Disclosure
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DOJ's New Corporate Enforcement Directive: Key Implications for Companies, Compliance Programs, and Voluntary Self-Disclosure
On October 1, 2026, DOJ’s National Fraud Enforcement Division (NFED) issued Directive 26-12: Corporate Enforcement in the Fight Against Fraud to...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
DOJ Provides New Roadmap for Corporate Fraud Enforcement
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DOJ Provides New Roadmap for Corporate Fraud Enforcement
The US Department of Justice’s National Fraud Enforcement Division (Fraud Division) has issued a new directive detailing how its prosecutors will...
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