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DOL Notice Indicates Federal Contractor Minimum Wage Does Not Apply to Contracts Entered Into or Renewed After January 29, 2022
DOL Notice Indicates Federal Contractor Minimum Wage Does Not Apply to Contracts Entered Into or Renewed After January 29, 2022
In 2014 President Obama issued Executive Order 13658, creating a minimum wage for work performed on or in connection with certain federal...
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February 7, 2026 at 1:04 AM
DOL Notice Indicates Federal Contractor Minimum Wage Does Not Apply to Contracts Entered Into or Renewed After January 29, 2022
DOJ’s False Claims Act Message for the Year Ahead
DOJ’s False Claims Act Message for the Year Ahead
In 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) wielded the False Claims Act (“FCA”) to obtain the highest dollar value of settlements and...
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February 7, 2026 at 1:01 AM
DOJ’s False Claims Act Message for the Year Ahead
Court Rejects Conclusory Evaluation in Federal Supply Schedule Procurement
Court Rejects Conclusory Evaluation in Federal Supply Schedule Procurement
Procuring agencies enjoy considerable discretion when evaluating proposals, assigning strengths, and determining best value. In streamlined...
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February 6, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Court Rejects Conclusory Evaluation in Federal Supply Schedule Procurement
Understanding Procurement-Based Suspension and Debarment in Federal Contracting
Understanding Procurement-Based Suspension and Debarment in Federal Contracting
Federal contractors face few threats more serious than suspension or debarment. This exclusionary action has become more prevalent during the...
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February 6, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Understanding Procurement-Based Suspension and Debarment in Federal Contracting
Migrating from Traditional Algorithms to Post-Quantum Cryptography: What Your Organization Needs to Know
Migrating from Traditional Algorithms to Post-Quantum Cryptography: What Your Organization Needs to Know
Over the past several years, there has been a steady drumbeat of warnings about the impact of quantum computing on traditional encryption...
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February 6, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Migrating from Traditional Algorithms to Post-Quantum Cryptography: What Your Organization Needs to Know
Congress Enacts AI Provisions in Five-Bill Spending Package
Congress Enacts AI Provisions in Five-Bill Spending Package
On February 3, 2026, the House passed the Senate-approved fiscal year (FY) 2026 five-bill spending package (H.R. 7148) via a vote of 217-214,...
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February 6, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Congress Enacts AI Provisions in Five-Bill Spending Package
DOJ’s Brenna Jenny Comments on Priorities for FCA Enforcement
DOJ’s Brenna Jenny Comments on Priorities for FCA Enforcement
On January 28, 2026, Brenna Jenny, Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Commercial Litigation Branch of the Department of Justice’s Civil...
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February 6, 2026 at 7:31 PM
DOJ’s Brenna Jenny Comments on Priorities for FCA Enforcement
Your EEO Compliance Playbook for 2026: Key Takeaways from the Webinar
Your EEO Compliance Playbook for 2026: Key Takeaways from the Webinar
As we enter 2026, the landscape of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance continues to evolve rapidly. Berkshire’s recent webinar, “Your...
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February 6, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Your EEO Compliance Playbook for 2026: Key Takeaways from the Webinar
Latest Update on Bid Protests in Alabama
Latest Update on Bid Protests in Alabama
We previously published an update on the bid protest procedures in the state of Alabama, discussing the revised statutory and regulatory...
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February 6, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Latest Update on Bid Protests in Alabama
Expanded Federal Lobbyist Registration Requirements
Expanded Federal Lobbyist Registration Requirements
Canada's Commissioner of Lobbying has changed its interpretation of when lobbying constitutes a "significant part" of an employee's duties when...
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February 6, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Expanded Federal Lobbyist Registration Requirements
USDA Pioneers FOCI Limits for Non-Defense Agencies
USDA Pioneers FOCI Limits for Non-Defense Agencies
As we noted back in August 2025, the Trump Administration is moving aggressively to implement its agenda on foreign adversaries’ influence on...
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February 6, 2026 at 2:41 PM
USDA Pioneers FOCI Limits for Non-Defense Agencies
The Evolving Landscape of Insurance Coverage for False Claims Act (FCA) Probes: Understanding the Impact of a Delaware Court Ruling
The Evolving Landscape of Insurance Coverage for False Claims Act (FCA) Probes: Understanding the Impact of a Delaware Court Ruling
Companies operating in heavily regulated industries are becoming increasingly familiar with Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Investigative...
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February 6, 2026 at 2:39 PM
The Evolving Landscape of Insurance Coverage for False Claims Act (FCA) Probes: Understanding the Impact of a Delaware Court Ruling
GAO Recommends Reforms to Organ Transplantation Oversight
GAO Recommends Reforms to Organ Transplantation Oversight
On Thursday, January 22, 2026, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report containing three main recommendations for...
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February 6, 2026 at 2:36 PM
GAO Recommends Reforms to Organ Transplantation Oversight
Qui Tam Whistleblowers: FAQs and Possible Compensation
Qui Tam Whistleblowers: FAQs and Possible Compensation
Individuals who witness fraud against government programs face critical decisions about whether to come forward, what legal protections exist,...
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February 5, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Qui Tam Whistleblowers: FAQs and Possible Compensation
DOJ’s Annual Report and Civil Fraud Leadership Suggests FCA Cases Will Dominate 2026 Enforcement Efforts
DOJ’s Annual Report and Civil Fraud Leadership Suggests FCA Cases Will Dominate 2026 Enforcement Efforts
The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) recently released its 2025 statistics for federal False Claims Act cases. With settlements and judgments...
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February 5, 2026 at 7:46 PM
DOJ’s Annual Report and Civil Fraud Leadership Suggests FCA Cases Will Dominate 2026 Enforcement Efforts
DOJ Antitrust Whistleblower Rewards Program: First $1 Million Award Signals an Expanding Enforcement Tool, Especially for Procurement and Government Contractors
DOJ Antitrust Whistleblower Rewards Program: First $1 Million Award Signals an Expanding Enforcement Tool, Especially for Procurement and Government Contractors
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division and the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) have announced the first payment under the Antitrust...
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February 5, 2026 at 7:44 PM
DOJ Antitrust Whistleblower Rewards Program: First $1 Million Award Signals an Expanding Enforcement Tool, Especially for Procurement and Government Contractors
OFCCP is fully funded by latest appropriations legislation
OFCCP is fully funded by latest appropriations legislation
But how will it spend all that money?
On February 3, President Trump signed an appropriations bill that allocates $100 million to the...
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February 5, 2026 at 7:34 PM
OFCCP is fully funded by latest appropriations legislation
OFCCP Gets Funded for Fiscal Year 2026
OFCCP Gets Funded for Fiscal Year 2026
On February 3, 2026, President Trump signed a spending bill that includes funding for the Department of Labor. The bill allocates just under $101...
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February 5, 2026 at 7:26 PM
OFCCP Gets Funded for Fiscal Year 2026
Information sur la souveraineté en IA à l’intention des entreprises canadiennes
Information sur la souveraineté en IA à l’intention des entreprises canadiennes
Étant donné le développement et l’adoption rapides de systèmes et d’infrastructures d’intelligence artificielle (l’« IA »), et les...
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February 5, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Information sur la souveraineté en IA à l’intention des entreprises canadiennes
New SBA 8(a) Guidance Signals Shift in Interpretation of Who Is ‘Socially and Economically Disadvantaged’
New SBA 8(a) Guidance Signals Shift in Interpretation of Who Is ‘Socially and Economically Disadvantaged’
On January 22, 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued policy guidance indicating that it will administer its 8(a) business...
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February 5, 2026 at 6:53 PM
New SBA 8(a) Guidance Signals Shift in Interpretation of Who Is ‘Socially and Economically Disadvantaged’
FCA Basics: Statute of Limitations and Timing-Related Defenses
FCA Basics: Statute of Limitations and Timing-Related Defenses
This is the fourth post in the Dorsey FCANow Blog’s FCA Basics Series covering the fundamentals of the False Claims Act (“FCA”), outlining FCA...
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February 5, 2026 at 6:35 PM
FCA Basics: Statute of Limitations and Timing-Related Defenses
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – February 2026
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – February 2026
Partial Shutdown Ends Less Than 4 Days After It Began, Government Executive -
Nearly every federal agency is now funded through September and...
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February 5, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – February 2026
Key Compliance Lessons from the DOJ’s 2025 False Claims Act Actions
Key Compliance Lessons from the DOJ’s 2025 False Claims Act Actions
The United States Department of Justice (“DoJ”) has issued its report on False Claim Act actions for 2025.
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February 5, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Key Compliance Lessons from the DOJ’s 2025 False Claims Act Actions
Beware the “Hallmarks” of AI: Recent GAO Decision Provides Cautionary Tale for Protesters
Beware the “Hallmarks” of AI: Recent GAO Decision Provides Cautionary Tale for Protesters
For better or worse, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the legal industry. The Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) recently...
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February 5, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Beware the “Hallmarks” of AI: Recent GAO Decision Provides Cautionary Tale for Protesters
Rising Uncertainty and Shifting Risks: How Market Conditions Are Forcing EPC Reform in the GCC
Rising Uncertainty and Shifting Risks: How Market Conditions Are Forcing EPC Reform in the GCC
Recent trends in regional and global market conditions pose significant challenges for developers of large-scale energy and infrastructure...
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February 5, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Rising Uncertainty and Shifting Risks: How Market Conditions Are Forcing EPC Reform in the GCC