Defense Secretary Hegseth announced plans to transform the #DefenseAcquisition System and elevate speed-to-field as the organizing principle. Oliver Jury highlights key aspects of the changes and identifies potential impacts to monitor. Read: bit.ly/4hQqG2K #govcon

Tomorrow, 11/12: On November 7, Defense Secretary Hegseth briefed leading #defenseindustryexecutives on major acquisition & procurement updates. Dominique Casimir will discuss the changes reshaping #defenseprocurement American Conference Institute’ free webinar. More: bit.ly/4oVVjWU

Using information that is not part of the official record can be problematic. David Bodner discussed using “outside the record” materials in #bidprotests U.S. GAO and the Court of Federal Claims ABAPCL’s Bid Protest Committee Meeting on November 18. More: bit.ly/3LZdpci

Next week, 12/4: Contractors are navigating #DOD’s new focus on commercial items, cost competitiveness & speed. Justin A. Chiarodo will discuss the changes’ practical impact American Conference Institute’ DOD #GovernmentContracting Forum in National Harbor, MD: bit.ly/3Wpemwz #govcon

#FalseClaimsAct risk now reaches beyond prime contractors to third-party “non-submitters.” Justin A. Chiarodo will discuss who’s exposed and how to pressure-test deals & engagement models on January 28 American Conference Institute Advanced Forum on #FalseClaims: bit.ly/3MRyCp5 #fca

Pub K Government Contracts Annual Review in Washington, D.C., will explore the latest developments shaping #federalcontracting. Elizabeth Jochum, Luke Meier & Justin A. Chiarodo will join panels on February 10 and 11 on #bidprotests, #falseclaims & ethics: bit.ly/45jzsRK

Next month, February 10–11: Pub K Government Contracts Annual Review in D.C. will explore the latest developments shaping #federalcontracting. Elizabeth Jochum, Luke Meier, and Justin A. Chiarodo will join panels #bidprotests, #falseclaims, and ethics. More: bit.ly/45jzsRK

A new #ExecutiveOrder seeks improved performance of #defensecontracts and enhanced contractor investments in production capacity through measures that would impose limits on #executivecompensation. Scott Arnold outlines the EO and provides key takeaways: bit.ly/3LpRs6r

FY 2025 yielded a historic high in #FalseClaimsAct settlements and judgments, underscoring aggressive #DepartmentofJustice enforcement. Jennifer Short and Oliver Jury look at DOJ’s annual report and what it suggests for 2026 priorities and resolutions: bit.ly/4jLbNj6

Next week, 1/28: #FalseClaimsAct risk now reaches beyond prime contractors to third-party “non-submitters.” Justin A. Chiarodo will discuss who’s exposed & how to pressure-test deals & engagement models American Conference Institute Advanced Forum on #FalseClaims: bit.ly/3MRyCp5 #fca

It is a time of dynamic developments in #federalprocurement policy. Elizabeth Jochum will examine the #FalseClaimsAct with respect to a variety of #federalcontracting preference scenarios on February 19 Federal Bar Association’s #QuiTam Conference in Washington, D.C.: bit.ly/4bqmxl6

A new procedural guide establishes a detailed approval framework that will determine which contractors are eligible for #GSA contracts that include #ControlledUnclassifiedInformation. Michael Montalbano provides practical takeaways. Read: bit.ly/3LQIOy6 #CUI #govcon

Next week, February 10–11: Pub K Government Contracts Annual Review in D.C. will explore the latest developments shaping #federalcontracting. Elizabeth Jochum, Luke Meier, and Justin A. Chiarodo will join panels #bidprotests, #falseclaims, and ethics. More: bit.ly/45jzsRK

We’re pleased to welcome Nicole Islinger as a member of the firm’s #ADG and Technology industry teams and our Corporate, M&A, and Securities group. She brings transactional experience in #governmentcontracting, technology, and private equity. bit.ly/4a1FfOR #govcon

#Governmentcontractor #mergersandacquisitions generate specific regulatory & practical concerns. Nicole Islinger will discuss these transactions on March 13 ABAPCL’s Federal Procurement Institute. Elizabeth Jochum is a conference co-chair. Learn more: bit.ly/4kpbZoH

This week, February 10–11: Pub K Government Contracts Annual Review in D.C. will explore the latest developments shaping #federalcontracting. Elizabeth Jochum, Luke Meier, and @JustinAChiarodowill join panels #bidprotests, #falseclaims, and ethics. More: bit.ly/45jzsRK

Next week, 2/19: It's a time of dynamic developments in #federalprocurement policy. Elizabeth Jochum will examine the #FalseClaimsAct with respect to a variety of #federalcontracting preference scenarios Federal Bar Association’s #QuiTam Conference in Washington, D.C. bit.ly/4bqmxl6

Yesterday, Brenna Jenny, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Commercial Litigation Branch, DOJ Civil Division, offered remarks on “#illegalDEI” #FalseClaimsAct enforcement. Luke Meier shares 10 key points for #governmentcontractors from her remarks. Read: bit.ly/4kPXYAC

Next week, 3/13: #Governmentcontractor #mergersandacquisitions generate specific regulatory & practical concerns. Nicole Islinger will discuss these transactions ABAPCL’s Federal Procurement Institute. Elizabeth Jochum is a conference cochair. Learn more: bit.ly/4kpbZoH

President Trump & Defense Secretary Hegseth declared that federal agencies & contractors should stop using Anthropic’s AI & called it a “supply chain risk to national security.” Robyn Burrows & Merle DeLancey provide practical guidance for contractors: bit.ly/4boXwWS