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Section 847 requirements will soon affect more #governmentcontractors. Justin A. Chiarodo will discuss the new requirements & increased oversight expectations on December 9 at ACI's #GovernmentContracting Forum on DOW #Procurement, Compliance & Innovation: bit.ly/4k4Evhn

Plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed their facial challenge to EO 14398, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors, following denial of a request for a preliminary injunction. Dominique Casimir shares key takeaways for federal contractors. Read: bit.ly/4AbO6Yu

Tomorrow, 11/4: As more states establish Prescription Drug Affordability Boards, drug pricing may increasingly vary by state. Merle DeLancey will discuss the potential impact to #drugpricing and reimbursement @ACI_Conferences’ webinar. Learn more: bit.ly/47hfho3

Tomorrow, 10/29: Federal funding litigation is evolving at a rapid pace, creating new challenges and opportunities for grant attorneys. Dominique Casimir will join @abapcl Grant Law Committee’s virtual roundtable examining the rapidly changing landscape: bit.ly/4slS6Tq

Next week, 11/4: As more states establish Prescription Drug Affordability Boards, drug pricing may increasingly vary by state. Merle DeLancey will discuss the potential impact to #drugpricing and reimbursement @ACI_Conferences’ webinar. Learn more: bit.ly/47hfho3

What important bid protest decisions & developments occurred over the summer? Elizabeth Jochum will join a @abapcl #BidProtest Committee panel at our Washington, D.C., office on October 27 to bring committee members up to date: bit.ly/4ifQeH8 #GovCon #BidProtests

We are pleased to share in our new post that nine attorneys from our nationally recognized #GovernmentContracts group have been appointed to leadership roles in the @abapcl for the 2026–2027 term. Learn more: bit.ly/3WbeJhg

A new presidential memorandum directs federal officials to take steps to restrict certain Canadian-origin products from the federal civilian procurement system. Merle DeLancey explores key provisions, agency responsibilities & key actions to take now: bit.ly/4AMkemD

A ruling upholding the government’s exclusion of Anthropic’s Claude AI models could have a major impact on contractors. Robyn Burrows, Michael Montalbano, and Justin A. Chiarodo explore what the ruling means in practice and steps should contractors take: bit.ly/4hQ4UO5

As more states establish Prescription Drug Affordability Boards, drug pricing may increasingly vary from one state to another. Merle DeLancey will discuss the potential impact to #drugpricing and reimbursement on November 4 @ACI_Conferences’ webinar. More: bit.ly/47hfho3

Join us in welcoming Kaitlyn E. Toth to our #GovCon group. Kaitlyn will be located in our Washington, D.C., office. Learn more: bit.ly/4hyvv24

Next week, 9/23: There are various processes for alternative dispute resolution before Boards of Contract Appeals. Elizabeth Jochum will discuss strategies, ethical considerations & practical realities at BCABA’s Fall Policy Colloquium in Washington, D.C.: bit.ly/4wJMCTd

The VA and others annually purchase about $25 billion in medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and services through the VA FSS Program. A recent review found three primary areas for improvement. Merle DeLancey offers takeaways for VA FSS contract holders: bit.ly/4h0Fc7U

The #SBA proposed increasing the number & size of companies that would qualify as small businesses for #governmentcontracts & SBA purposes. Elizabeth Jochum notes that this would carry significant implications for #governmentcontractors. Read: bit.ly/4qDdSkQ

Join us in congratulating Michael Montalbano, a finalist in the @AmericanLawyer Industry Awards' Young Lawyer of the Year (Litigation) category, recognizing outstanding achievements across the legal profession: bit.ly/4gf0hez

Contracting officers have discretion to evaluate pharmaceuticals for TAA compliance and country of origin can be where a drug’s active ingredient is synthesized. Merle DeLancey and Shane Hannon examine a recent case and its practical implications. Read: bit.ly/4cxqKms

Next week, 7/30: The new compliance landscape includes #exportcontrols notable for government contractors. @JustinAChiarodo & Anthony Rapa will discuss regulation, compliance, AI & enforcement @ACCNatlCapital’s #GovernmentContractors Conference. More: bit.ly/4vmoG7o

Recently added #1260H List entities include Chinese companies across several key areas of #China’s economy. Merle DeLancey and Samarth Barot discuss the list, intersection with the new #BIOSECUREAct, and steps #governmentcontractors should take now. Read: bit.ly/4b1RSJS

Multiple proposed rules have been released designed to better safeguard federal information and harden contractor information systems. Michael Montalbano looks at what would change and how #governmentcontractors should prepare. Read: bit.ly/3T8BSj6 #CUI #CMMC

The new compliance landscape brings #exportcontrols particularly notable for government contractors. @JustinAChiarodo & Anthony Rapa will discuss regulation, compliance, AI & enforcement @ACCNatlCapital’s #GovernmentContractors Conference on July 30. More: bit.ly/4vmoG7o