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Understanding and Navigating Compliance with NIH Grant DEI Policies

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On April 21, 2025, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued a notice regarding its policy to require all US grant recipients to certify that: 1. They do not, and will not during the term of receiving funds from the...more

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, April 24, 2025

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Gov. Shapiro Reflects on Arson Attack in NYT Guest Essay- In a guest essay for The New York Times, Governor Josh Shapiro (D) recounted the traumatic experience of an arson attack on his residence, emphasizing the importance...more

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White House Initiative to Promote Excellence and Innovation at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (Trump EO Tracker)

States the policy of the Administration to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in fostering more and better opportunities in higher education and ensuring college-educated Americans are empowered to...more

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NIH Announces Significant Changes to Federal Grant Terms, Conditions on Civil Rights

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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced on April 21, 2025, a significant change to the terms and conditions governing federal funding (the Notice) applicable to all NIH grants, cooperative agreements and other...more

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Labor Shake-Up: Trump Reverses Biden Standards for Federally Funded EV and Clean Tech Projects

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In a sweeping rollback of Biden-era labor policy, the Trump administration recently rescinded a key executive order that tied federal funding for clean energy and infrastructure projects to pro-union commitments – signaling a...more

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Harvard’s Tax-Exempt Status Dispute with the Trump Administration: Implications for Nonprofits

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On April 16, 2025, President Donald Trump signaled a desire for Harvard University (Harvard or the University) to lose its tax-exempt status after the University refused several demands in the Trump Administration’s letter to...more

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The Rise of OTA in Defense Contracting, Part 2: What Is It, Who’s Eligible, and Where to Find Opportunities

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In Part 1 of PilieroMazza’s blog series we looked at how Other Transactions Authority (OTA) has emerged as a key acquisition tool for government contractors eager to work with the Department of Defense (DOD). In Part 2, we’ll...more

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Colleges and Universities Must Report Certain Foreign Gifts and Contracts

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In light of recent enforcement activity, institutions of higher education should review their reporting and disclosure obligations related to foreign entities and individuals under Section 117 of the Higher Education Act (20...more

McCarter & English, LLP

New Jersey FY 2026—Department of Education Budget Hearing

On April 21, 2025, New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) Commissioner Kevin Dehmer testified before the Assembly Budget Committee to present the Department’s FY 2026 budget proposal. The proposal outlines a $22.2 billion...more

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Business Better Podcast Episode: Bridging Campuses: Legal Insights on Education Industry Consolidation - Intellectual Property

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This episode is part of our “Bridging Campuses: Legal Insights on Education Industry Consolidation” series, where we discuss trends in higher education consolidation and closures, and outline common characteristics of at-risk...more

Goodwin

Trump’s Executive Orders on DEI

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Policy shifts, court challenges, and strategic considerations for organizations navigating federal directives on DEI....more

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Recent Changes and Future Directions: Tax-Exempt Organizations Under the New Administration

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Executive orders, federal funding cuts, and suspended processing of tax-exempt status applications are among the changes affecting nonprofits. ...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

2025 Sine Die: Maryland Legislative Wrap-up

As the clock struck midnight and confetti fell in Annapolis, the Maryland General Assembly closed a challenging 90-day session having passed 878 bills—all now awaiting Gov. Wes Moore’s review and signature. Lawmakers moved...more

IR Global

Defence Tech – Valuation & Financial Advisory Services For Success

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The defense technology sector (“defense tech”) has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, with projections indicating continued expansion in the near future. This surge is largely driven by increased global defense...more

Downey Brand LLP

Dismantling BRIC, Brick By Brick

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Several years ago, many of us were stunned to learn how much funding would run through FEMA’s BRIC program (Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities). Traditionally, significant money only ran through the U.S. Army...more

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Navigating the Congressionally Directed Spending Request Process

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Among the flurry of activity in the first 100 days of the new Trump Administration, with its policy priorities making their way through the legislative process, there is also the consistent, annual federal funding process...more

DLA Piper

Interstellar Insights - April 2025

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The Trump Administration recently issued a new Executive Order titled "Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation in the Defense Industrial Base." The directive, announced April 9, 2025, aims to reform the...more

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Client Alert: Title IX vs. States' Rights: Who Will Win?

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Since January, multiple fundamental developments have dramatically altered the Title IX landscape, signaling a seismic shift in its interpretation and enforcement. These developments include a rapidly escalating and public...more

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U.S. District Court Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction Blocking Department of Labor from Enforcing Certain Provisions of...

On April 2, we reported that Judge Matthew Kennelly of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois had issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Department of Labor from enforcing certain provisions...more

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Client Alert: What’s to Become of Title IX?

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Since January, multiple fundamental developments have dramatically altered the Title IX landscape, signaling a seismic shift in its interpretation and enforcement. These developments include a rapidly escalating and public...more

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U.S. House of Representatives Appropriation Committee: Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials...

The Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials (“ASTSWMO”) submitted testimony to the United States House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Other Related Agencies. The...more

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Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (4/16)

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Gov. Pritzker, other Governors issue joint letter in response to CMS Proposed Rule - “Multiple governors, including Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, issued a join letter to the director of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...more

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Virginia Legislative Committees Respond to Federal Layoff Effects and Budget Reduction

On April 2, 2025, and April 8, 2025, respectively, the Senate’s special subcommittee and House emergency committee met to receive updates on how federal layoffs and budget reductions are impacting Virginia’s residents and...more

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Supreme Court Lifts Restraining Order on Grant Terminations

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The Supreme Court recently issued a ruling with significant impacts for federal contractors and grantees looking to challenge terminations of their contracts and grants in U.S. district courts. Terminated contractors and...more

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Trump’s DEI Executive Orders Hit Another Judicial Roadblock

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On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, Judge Matthew Kennelly of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois granted a motion for preliminary injunction barring the U.S. Department of Labor from enforcing the...more

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