Government, Public Sector & Tribal Nations

7/27/2026 4:08:06 PM

Eight Key Points Emerging from The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Comments

By Jon Levin Michael W. Mutek

Comments have now been submitted to the Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council on the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul ("RFO") proposed...

7/17/2026 4:41:41 PM

Washington Tightens Scrutiny of Foreign Investment, Ownership, Control, and Influence

By David Vance Lucas Curtis Schehr

Recent rulemakings would broaden disclosure, reporting, and mitigation obligations for contractors, investors, and agricultural...

7/16/2026 1:50:10 PM

DOW’s Suspension of CMMC Phase 2 Does Not Pause Contractors’ Cybersecurity Compliance Requirements

By Tyler Bridegan Josh Mullen Robert ("Al") Broadbent +1 more...

On July 13, 2026, the Department of War (DOW) announced that it would suspend the November 10 deadline to transition to the Phase 2...

6/25/2026 9:28:00 PM

FAR Council Launches “Revolutionary” Overhaul: What Contractors Should Watch

By Patrick Samsel Richard J.R. Raleigh, Jr. Curtis Schehr +1 more...

On June 23, 2026, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council released its first set of proposed rules implementing what the Council...

6/24/2026 2:37:44 PM

New Presidential Memorandum Imposes Sweeping Cybersecurity Requirements on National Security Systems - Defense Contractors and Federal Agencies Must Act Now

By Robert ("Al") Broadbent Tyler Bridegan Jill Canfield +2 more...

On June 12, 2026, President Trump signed National Security Presidential Memorandum 12 (NSPM-12), which establishes a new cybersecurity...

3/16/2026 6:31:16 PM

Government Contracts Update: Department of War/Anthropic Dispute and Downstream Implications for Contractors

By Patrick Samsel Tyler Bridegan

The Department of War’s (“DoW”) dispute with Anthropic continues to evolve. Should you, as a government contractor, change your...

2/20/2026 10:22:08 PM

IEEPA Tariffs Struck Down: What the Supreme Court’s Ruling Means for Importers, Refunds, and New Trade Uncertainty

By Julius Bodie Robert ("Al") Broadbent Alan Enslen +4 more...

The Supreme Court’s February 20 decision to nullify the Trump Administration’s International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA)...

2/6/2026 5:49:53 PM

2025 DOJ Fraud Section Year in Review: Sustained High-Impact Enforcement, Organizational Expansion, and Priorities for 2026

By Luke Cass Ting-Yu Huang

The Fraud Section of the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Criminal Division released its 2025 Year in Review, highlighting a historic...

11/4/2025 7:10:48 PM

Shifting Policies and Complex Trade Agreements: The Forces Shaping Global Trade (Part 2 of 2)

By Alan Enslen Peter Snaith

This article is based on a podcast recorded August 22, 2025, featuring a conversation on the complex world of international trade with...

10/28/2025 2:33:17 PM

Shifting Policies and Complex Trade Agreements: The Forces Shaping Global Trade (Part 1 of 2)

By Alan Enslen Peter Snaith

This article is based on a podcast recorded August 22, 2025, featuring a conversation on the complex world of international trade with...

10/1/2025 7:48:23 PM

Impact of US Federal Government Shut Down on International Trade and Investment: Essential Services vs. Impacted Agencies and Processes

By David Vance Lucas Ashley Borthwick

There have been many significant impacts to international trade and the U.S. agencies overseeing such over the last 10 months. Over the...

9/26/2025 3:51:38 PM

David Vance Lucas, Womble Bond Dickinson To Co-Present Session on “Tariffs, Compliance and Supply Chains” Sept. 30 in Huntsville

By David Vance Lucas

International trade and supply chain issues issues are top of mind for many businesses. Womble Bond Dickinson and the North Alabama...

9/19/2025 8:21:33 PM

Final Rule on Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)

By Matt Delfino Christopher L. Lockwood Richard J.R. Raleigh, Jr.

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) has been a long-anticipated framework designed to bolster cybersecurity across the...

9/4/2025 11:07:18 AM

Appeals Court Says Trump Administration Can Proceed with Green Bank Program Clawbacks

By Kristina Moore James Kearney Patrice Howard

On Tuesday, September 2, the Trump Administration scored a victory in its ongoing efforts to roll back clean energy initiatives and...

8/25/2025 3:31:00 PM

Government Contractors Should be Aware: SBA intends to increase and revise monetary-based size standards

By Josh Mullen

On August 22, 2025, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a proposed rule to increase its monetary based small business size...

8/21/2025 8:35:00 PM

The Impact of the FY2025 NDAA on GAO Bid Protest Standards

By Richard J.R. Raleigh, Jr.

The Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) prompted changes to certain standards for Government Accountability Office...