After the government issued the new Disadvantaged Business Enterprise regulations in April 2024, many folks have been waiting to see how the U.S. Department of Transportation’s DBE program office will interpret the new…
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In an increasingly interconnected world, staying ahead of legal and regulatory developments across borders is critical. Our team of experienced attorneys advises on complex cross-border matters involving corporate transactions,…
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What’s missing from your company’s form agreements? Using form agreements allows companies to achieve efficiencies, consistency, and preferred contract language, but reliance on the standard terms that have become routine in…
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As a result of the federal government’s clear directives against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion that put the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”), 8(a) Business Development Program, Woman-Owned Small Business (“WOSB”),…
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/ Business Organizations, Civil Rights, Commercial Law & Contracts, Government Contracting
As a result of the federal government’s clear directives against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion that put the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”), 8(a) Business Development Program, Woman-Owned Small Business (“WOSB”),…
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/ Business Organizations, Commercial Law & Contracts, Government Contracting
As a result of the federal government’s clear directives against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion that put the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”), 8(a) Business Development Program, Woman-Owned Small Business (“WOSB”),…
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International travelers seeking to renew their U.S. visas must meet stricter requirements and may see longer wait times. Effective February 18, 2025, DOS has officially reverted the special pandemic-era eligibility criteria for…
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You may be familiar with FCC closed captioning rules that require programming delivered on traditional linear TV networks to be closed captioned (subject to certain exceptions and exemptions), but what about programming on the…
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The H-1B visa program allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations, and the lottery system is used by U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) to manage the limited number of…
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I have previously blogged about the legal challenge to the DBE program taking place in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, where several non-DBE firms are challenging the constitutionality of…
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On Friday, January 24, 2025, the National Association of Minority Contractors (“NAMC”); Women First National Legislative Committee; Airport Minority Advisory Council (“AMAC”); Women Construction Owners & Executives, Illinois…
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As many of you know, federal contracting programs aimed at leveling the playing field for diverse and women-owned businesses have been under legal attack. An incredible number of small businesses rely heavily on these…
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Earlier this month, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued a decision dismissing a challenge to the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Business Development Program. You can read a copy of the decision…
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If you are a woman-owned small business (WOSB) or an economically disadvantaged woman-owned small business (EDWOSB) that has been certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) or an approved third-party certifier to…
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If you are a woman-owned small business seeking woman-owned small business (WOSB) or economically disadvantaged woman-owned small business (EDWOSB) certification for use in seeking federal contracting opportunities, you need to…
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