DEI Developments: DOJ Issues Memo, “Ending DEI and DEIA Discrimination and Preferences”
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by Richard Arnholt and Tim K. Garrett
3d ago
As we reported previously, President Trump’s January 21 Executive Order (EO) 14173, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” terminated certain affirmative action requirements applicable to government contracts and federally-funded construction contracts.  The EO also mandates that new provisions be included in all government contracts and all grants, certifying that counterparties do not have diversity ..read more
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Additional Grant Pauses – Trump Administration Seeks to Maximize the Power of the Purse
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by Richard Arnholt
3d ago
In addition to the Trump administration’s general freeze on most grant funding, which was rescinded as well as enjoined by federal district courts in Rhode Island and Washington, D.C., the new administration yesterday took steps to halt funding to organizations and governmental entities that fail to comply with immigration and Education Amendments Act requirements. These ..read more
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Trump Administration Rescinds Freeze on Federal Financial Assistance (Or Does It)?
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by Richard Arnholt
1w ago
After an immediate, severe backlash against OMB’s January 27 memo ordering a freeze on almost all federal financial assistance, as well as legal action that led to a January 28 temporary restraining order issued by the D.C. District Court minutes before the freeze was to go into effect, the Trump administration has now rescinded that ..read more
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Key Changes to Federal Contract and Grant Rules: What Government Contractors and Grant Recipients Need to Know About Trump’s First Week
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by Richard Arnholt
2w ago
The first seven days of the Trump administration have brought new meaning to the saying that the only constant in government contracting is change. Multiple executive actions promise to be just the start of what is expected to be a period of significant change to the rules governing federal contracts and grants. This summary provides ..read more
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New SBA Rule Overhauls Small Business M&A Landscape
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by Todd Overman
2w ago
On December 17, the Small Business Administration (SBA) published its final rule in response to its August 2024 proposed rule and the ensuing comments from the industry. The rule will have a substantial impact on the obligations of government contractors and the small business M&A landscape. While the rule is long—over 60 pages— and covers ..read more
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President Trump Revokes Executive Order 11246
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by Richard Arnholt, Robert Horton, Todd Overman and Alex Redmond
2w ago
“Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” (Order) is one of President Trump’s most recent executive orders. The Order was signed on January 21, 2025. The Order revoked Executive Order EO11246 (EO11246), along with several other previously enacted executive orders aimed at promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. EO11246 has been in ..read more
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Upcoming Webinar | How the SBA’s New Rule Will Reshape GovCon M&A: What Small Business Owners Need to Know
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by Todd Overman
2w ago
Join me on January 29 for a webinar where I’ll break down the new SBA final rule that’s set to reshape the GovCon M&A landscape starting in 2025. If you’re a small business owner planning a sale, merger, or acquisition or even maintaining your small business status, this is information you can’t afford to miss ..read more
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Bid Protest Minute: GAO Decision Clarifies SAM Registration Rule
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by Richard Arnholt, Adam Briscoe and Sylvia Yi
3w ago
On January 8, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) sustained a pre-award bid protest filed by Bass, Berry & Sims PLC (Bass Berry), which challenged the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers’ (FLETC or the Agency) determination to exclude the protester, UNICA-BPA JV, LLC (UNICA), from a competition when UNICA had an active SAM registration at the ..read more
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Athira Pharma Inc. Agrees to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
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by Richard Arnholt
3w ago
On January 6, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Athira Pharma Inc., a Washington-based biopharmaceutical company, agreed to pay over $4 million to settle allegations it violated the False Claims Act (FCA). The DOJ alleges Athira failed to report allegations of research misconduct in its grant applications, award progress reports, and assurances. The settlement ..read more
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Bid Protest Minute: Bidders Beware – Clearly Stated Solicitation Requirements Control
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by Todd Overman
1M ago
On November 15, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) denied a protest from AtVentures, LLC, a mentor-protégé joint venture, who challenged its exclusion from consideration for award on the basis that it was able to use the past performance of its protégé’s wholly-owned subsidiary to satisfy a solicitation requirement. GAO’s decision represents a cautionary tale for ..read more
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