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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
OFCCP New Rule Eliminates Disability Self-Identification and Utilization Requirements for Federal Contractors
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OFCCP New Rule Eliminates Disability Self-Identification and Utilization Requirements for Federal Contractors
Federal contractors should take notice of a recent regulatory change that eliminates several disability-related obligations, and as a result may...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Department of Justice’s Fraud Division Issues Corporate Enforcement Directive
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Department of Justice’s Fraud Division Issues Corporate Enforcement Directive
On October 1, 2026, Colin M. McDonald, the Assistant Attorney General for the Department of Justice’s National Fraud Enforcement Division (the...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Canadian Airport Concessions: A Potential New Opportunity for Long-Term Infrastructure Investors
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Canadian Airport Concessions: A Potential New Opportunity for Long-Term Infrastructure Investors
Canada’s plan to award long-term operating concessions at the country’s four largest airports could create a significant new opportunity for...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
DOJ’s New Fraud Division Releases New Directive Targeting Health Care, Defense, Tax, Trade, and Fraud on Government Programs
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DOJ’s New Fraud Division Releases New Directive Targeting Health Care, Defense, Tax, Trade, and Fraud on Government Programs
On October 1, 2026, the Department of Justice’s (“DOJ” or the “Department”) new National Fraud Enforcement Division (“NFED” or the “Fraud...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Enforcement Insights Q3 2026
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Enforcement Insights Q3 2026
Welcome to the latest edition of Enforcement Insights, we hope you had a restful and restorative summer. For DOJ, it was an exceptionally busy...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
DOE Awards $1.9 Billion in SPARK Funding for Grid Modernization Projects
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DOE Awards $1.9 Billion in SPARK Funding for Grid Modernization Projects
On September 24, 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) announced the 31 transmission projects it plans to fund through the Speed to Power...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
IBAC’s Expanded Powers To 'Follow The Money' Passed Parliament And Are Now In Effect
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IBAC’s Expanded Powers To 'Follow The Money' Passed Parliament And Are Now In Effect
In a recent article, we summarised the initially proposed reforms under the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Amendment Bill...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
DOJ’s Fraud Division Sharpens Corporate Fraud Focus: New Priorities, Centralized Oversight, and Data-Driven Investigations
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DOJ’s Fraud Division Sharpens Corporate Fraud Focus: New Priorities, Centralized Oversight, and Data-Driven Investigations
Last week, the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) National Fraud Enforcement Division (the Fraud Division) announced new corporate fraud enforcement...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – October 8, 2026
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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – October 8, 2026
Primes, Subcontractors, and Litigation Beyond the CDA | Contract Claims 101, Part 8 - In its “Contract Claims 101” series, PilieroMazza has...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
California Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Historic ‘Super El Niño’: Key Implications
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California Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Historic ‘Super El Niño’: Key Implications
On Sept. 21, 2026, Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency in anticipation of an unusually powerful El Niño event in the Pacific Ocean....
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
DOJ’s New Corporate Fraud Enforcement Priorities
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DOJ’s New Corporate Fraud Enforcement Priorities
On October 1, 2026, Colin McDonald, Chief of DOJ’s National Fraud Enforcement Division, issued Directive 26-12 (Directive), outlining new...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
DOJ Focuses Its Corporate Enforcement Priorities
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DOJ Focuses Its Corporate Enforcement Priorities
Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald of the Department of Justice's (DOJ) National Fraud Enforcement Division issued Directive 26-12,...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
SEC Moves to Scrap Investment Adviser ‘Pay-to-Play’ Rule
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SEC Moves to Scrap Investment Adviser ‘Pay-to-Play’ Rule
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently proposed eliminating its investment adviser “pay-to-play” rule, relying instead on existing...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Planning Foreign Investment for 2027: Lessons From the CFIUS Annual Report
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Planning Foreign Investment for 2027: Lessons From the CFIUS Annual Report
As transaction parties plan for year-end and early 2027 investments, the recently published CFIUS Annual Report serves as a useful indicator of...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Florida’s New Limits on Local Wage Rules Take Effect: Key Points for Employers
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Florida’s New Limits on Local Wage Rules Take Effect: Key Points for Employers
Florida employers that do business with local governments should be aware of a big change impacting contract provisions. As of September 30,...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Post-Quantum Cryptography: What Organizations Should Be Doing Now
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Post-Quantum Cryptography: What Organizations Should Be Doing Now
Quantum computing is often discussed as a technology of the future, but the federal government is already treating its cybersecurity implications...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
National Fraud Enforcement Division Issues New Memorandum Outlining Priorities, Capping Two-Year Evolution of Approach to Corporate Enforcement
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National Fraud Enforcement Division Issues New Memorandum Outlining Priorities, Capping Two-Year Evolution of Approach to Corporate Enforcement
Since last year, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a series of memoranda and policies developing and refining its corporate fraud...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
False Claims Act (FCA) Qui Tam Provisions Survive an Appointments Clause Challenge in the Eleventh Circuit: What FCA Defendants Should Still Think About
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False Claims Act (FCA) Qui Tam Provisions Survive an Appointments Clause Challenge in the Eleventh Circuit: What FCA Defendants Should Still Think About
On September 1, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued a significant decision reversing a district court ruling that had...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
DOJ Overhauls Justice Manual on Sub-Regulatory Guidance and Qui Tam Dismissals
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DOJ Overhauls Justice Manual on Sub-Regulatory Guidance and Qui Tam Dismissals
On September 18, 2026, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced two significant revisions to the Justice Manual reshaping how the government...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
True Facts About False Claims: MoFo's FCA Newsletter (September 2026)
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True Facts About False Claims: MoFo's FCA Newsletter (September 2026)
The False Claims Act landscape saw significant developments during the first half of 2026. Courts continued to wrestle with challenges to the...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
DOJ Directive 26-12 Sets Corporate Fraud Priorities and Expands Enforcement Coordination
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DOJ Directive 26-12 Sets Corporate Fraud Priorities and Expands Enforcement Coordination
On October 1, 2026, Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald issued Directive 26-12, outlining how the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) National...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
DOJ Fraud Division Directive 26-12: Implications for Corporate Fraud Enforcement
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DOJ Fraud Division Directive 26-12: Implications for Corporate Fraud Enforcement
On October 1, 2026, Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald issued Directive 26-12, titled “Corporate Enforcement in the Fight Against...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
DOJ’s New Fraud Division Puts the Department-Wide CEP to Work
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DOJ’s New Fraud Division Puts the Department-Wide CEP to Work
Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Justice established, for the first time in two decades, a new stand-alone division, headed by Assistant...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Lost a Federal Contract? What to Do in the First 10 Days After an Unsuccessful Award
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Lost a Federal Contract? What to Do in the First 10 Days After an Unsuccessful Award
For a disappointed offeror, the first several days after receiving an award notice can be critical. Protest deadlines can be short, a debriefing...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
New DIU Program Creates Pathway for Nontraditional Contractors to Obtain Facility Clearances
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New DIU Program Creates Pathway for Nontraditional Contractors to Obtain Facility Clearances
The Department of War’s (DOW) Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) recently launched a new pilot program designed to address one of the longstanding...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
When “Corrective Action” Isn’t: GAO Sustains Protest Over One-Bidder Do-Over
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When “Corrective Action” Isn’t: GAO Sustains Protest Over One-Bidder Do-Over
When an agency takes corrective action in response to a bid protest, it usually gets fairly broad deference on how to fix the problem. The...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Skin in the Game - DOJ’s False Claims Act Focus on Wound Care and Skin Substitutes
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Skin in the Game - DOJ’s False Claims Act Focus on Wound Care and Skin Substitutes
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have made wound care services and skin substitute...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
ASBCA Decision Addresses Owner and Design-Builder Responsibilities on Federal Construction Projects
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ASBCA Decision Addresses Owner and Design-Builder Responsibilities on Federal Construction Projects
In Appeals of Meltech Corporation, Inc., ASBCA Nos. 61766, 61767, and 61872 (July 16, 2025), the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Submitting Price Adjustments Related to the Service Contract Act | Contract Claims 101, Part 9
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Submitting Price Adjustments Related to the Service Contract Act | Contract Claims 101, Part 9
Federal contractors complying with the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act of 1965 (SCA) have a lot to track, including new wage determinations,...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Lien and Bond Claims in OCTOBER 2026: Dates to Remember
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Lien and Bond Claims in OCTOBER 2026: Dates to Remember
Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of April.
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
DOJ Corporate Fraud Enforcement Directive: New Priorities and Compliance Risks for Companies
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DOJ Corporate Fraud Enforcement Directive: New Priorities and Compliance Risks for Companies
On October 1, 2026, Colin M. McDonald, Assistant Attorney General for the National Fraud Enforcement Division, issued Directive 26-12, “Corporate...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Aerospace & Defense M&A Report 2026: Deal Activity, Market Trends and Outlook
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Aerospace & Defense M&A Report 2026: Deal Activity, Market Trends and Outlook
In this edition of Aerospace & Defense M&A, read the latest on how rising defense budgets, prime contractor divestitures, and government demand...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
DOJ Fraud Division Announces New Corporate Enforcement Priorities
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DOJ Fraud Division Announces New Corporate Enforcement Priorities
On October 1, 2026, Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald, head of the Department of Justice’s new National Fraud Enforcement Division,...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
DOJ Outlines Its New Corporate Enforcement Playbook: Takeaways from Directive 26-12
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DOJ Outlines Its New Corporate Enforcement Playbook: Takeaways from Directive 26-12
On October 1, 2026, the Department of Justice issued Directive 26-12, a memorandum to all Fraud Division personnel regarding corporate...
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Government Contracting Law News @govt-contracting.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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 · 07/10/2026
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 · 07/10/2026
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 · 07/10/2026
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 · 07/10/2026
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 · 07/10/2026
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 · 07/10/2026
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 · 07/10/2026
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 · 07/10/2026
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 · 07/10/2026
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 · 07/10/2026
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 · 07/10/2026
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 · 07/10/2026
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 · 07/10/2026
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 · 06/10/2026
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 · 06/10/2026
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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