In this episode of Wiley's Government Contracts podcast, Wiley Partner Scott Felder discusses the complexities of software licensing in government contracts. The group covers key issues like license compliance, terminations,...more
WHAT: The U.S. Court of Appeals panel has stayed a preliminary injunction that the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland had issued covering parts of two Executive Orders: EO 14151, “Ending Radical and Wasteful...more
WHAT: The March 14 funding deadline is fast approaching, and it is increasingly likely that the federal government may shut down. Although the House narrowly passed a funding bill this week, the Senate has signaled that it...more
On Friday, February 21, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland issued a nationwide preliminary injunction that enjoins aspects of two Executive Orders (EOs), EO 14151, “Ending Radical and Wasteful...more
This extended (90 minute) Boot Camp will review:
- Recent legislation and notable regulatory changes affecting government contractors.
- Relevant Executive Orders and other Administration policy initiatives aimed at...more
In this episode of Wiley’s Government Contracts podcast, partners Tracye Howard and Sara Baxenberg discuss the evolving national security concerns surrounding Internet of Things (IoT) modules produced by Chinese companies...more
2/6/2025
/ China ,
Contractors ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
FCC ,
Federal Contractors ,
Internet of Things ,
National Security ,
NDAA ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Supply Chain
On January 21, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.” Consistent with the EO titled “Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI...more
1/27/2025
/ Affirmative Action ,
Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Civil Rights Act ,
Compliance ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Executive Orders ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Contractors ,
OFCCP ,
Race Discrimination ,
Trump Administration
In this episode, Wiley attorneys Vesna Harasic-Yaksic and Ira Mirsky dive into the latest developments with litigation over the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and potential roads ahead. They also explore its origins,...more
WHAT: The odds of a federal government shutdown occurring have increased substantially after a gridlocked Congress, spurred by the incoming Administration, has been unable to reach an agreement on a continuing resolution, and...more
In this episode of Wiley's Government Contracts podcast, Cara Sizemore breaks down recurring issues in construction contracting, such as delays, change requests, and conflicting specifications, through the lens of recent...more
WHAT: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a split decision in Nebraska v. Su holding that Executive Order (EO) 14026, commonly known as the $15 contractor minimum wage, exceeded the President’s authority...more
In this episode of Wiley's Government Contracts podcast, Ryan Frazee highlights key factors in choosing between the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC) when filing bid...more
A string of recent decisions issued by the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) provide helpful reminders for construction contractors that have encountered difficulties in performance and are seeking relief from the...more
With another government fiscal year in the books, contractors may be anticipating the next season of bid protests. The Federal Circuit’s recent decision in Oak Grove Technologies v. United States offers a timely set of...more
In this episode of Wiley's Government Contracts Podcast, Kevin Muhlendorf, a partner in Wiley’s White Collar and Defense & Government Investigations practice, discusses the critical intersection of compliance in government...more
WHAT: On September 24, 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued Memorandum M-24-18, which prescribes requirements and guidance on the responsible acquisition of artificial intelligence (AI) in the federal...more
In this episode, Craig Smith and Brian Walsh welcome Diana Shaw, a partner in Wiley's White Collar and Government Investigations practice, who shares insights from her experience as a former Acting Inspector General for the...more
On this episode of Wiley’s Government Contracts podcast, Nick Peterson joins host Craig Smith to discuss the challenges and risks that come with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools by government contractors and...more
In this episode, Wiley partners Gary Ward, Tracye Howard, and Craig Smith examine the ongoing developments related to implementation of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. They discuss the current...more
This extended (90 minute) Boot Camp will review:
- Recent legislation and notable regulatory changes affecting government contractors, including pending legislation and potential forthcoming rules;
- Relevant...more
WHAT: The Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council has published a proposed rule that would bar contractors and subcontractors from considering covered job applicants’ prior compensation and require disclosure of...more
In this episode, partners Duane Pozza, Kat Scott, Joan Stewart, and Craig Smith discuss the main questions facing artificial intelligence (AI) as we move into the new year. They analyze topics such as defining the scope of...more
Please join us for our first fall 2023 episode of Wiley’s Federal Infrastructure Webinar Series, a series of webinars that will bring together attorneys from across the firm to discuss current developments relating to the...more
9/26/2023
/ Apprenticeships ,
Best Practices ,
Construction Project ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
Davis-Bacon Act ,
Federal Contractors ,
Funding Opportunities ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Infrastructure ,
Prevailing Wages ,
Supply Chain ,
Wage and Hour ,
Webinars
Much like high school teachers across the country, Congress and the Executive Branch have been expressing security concerns about TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, a Chinese software firm. These concerns led to the No...more
WHAT: Over a year after its notice of proposed rulemaking, the U.S Department of Labor (DOL) published its Final Rule Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) Regulations. The Final Rule spans hundreds of pages of...more
8/15/2023
/ Bureau of Labor Statistics ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Davis-Bacon Act ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Fringe Benefits ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Prevailing Wages ,
Service Contract Act ,
Wage and Hour