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2 weeks ago | 
jdsupra.com | Aron C. Beezley |Nathaniel J. Greeson
As global trade policies shift, U.S. government contractors must navigate the evolving landscape of tariffs and their implications. The recent introduction of new tariffs by the federal government has significant consequences for contractors working with federal agencies, particularly those in industries reliant on imported materials and components. The latest tariffs target a range of goods, including steel, aluminum, electronics, and other critical components used in government projects.
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2 weeks ago | 
natlawreview.com | Aron C. Beezley
Skip to main content April 07, 2025 Volume XV, Number 97 Legal Analysis. Expertly Written. Quickly Found.
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1 month ago | 
jdsupra.com | Aron C. Beezley |Patrick Quigley
On March 14, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order rescinding several policies from the previous administration, including Executive Order 14026, which had increased the minimum wage for federal contractors. Signed on April 27, 2021, by then-President Joe Biden, Executive Order 14026 mandated that federal contractors pay a minimum wage of $15 per hour. This policy aimed to improve the livelihoods of workers on federal contracts and was set to adjust annually with inflation.
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1 month ago | 
natlawreview.com | Aron C. Beezley
On March 14, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order rescinding several policies from the previous administration, including Executive Order 14026, which had increased the minimum wage for federal contractors. Signed on April 27, 2021, by then-President Joe Biden, Executive Order 14026 mandated that federal contractors pay a minimum wage of $15 per hour. This policy aimed to improve the livelihoods of workers on federal contracts and was set to adjust annually with inflation.
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1 month ago | 
natlawreview.com | Aron C. Beezley |Nathaniel J. Greeson |Jonathan Harrington |Leah Campbell
Skip to main content March 24, 2025 Volume XV, Number 83 Legal Analysis. Expertly Written. Quickly Found.
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1 month ago | 
natlawreview.com | Aron C. Beezley
In the recent MicroTechnologies LLC and SMS Data Products Group, Inc. decisions, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) sustained protests challenging the Agency’s failure to perform the required price risk analysis under DFARS 252.204-7024. These cases mark the first time the GAO has addressed the application of the relatively new DFARS provision. This article discusses the provision, the GAO’s holdings, and key takeaways for contractors.
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1 month ago | 
jdsupra.com | Aron C. Beezley |Nathaniel J. Greeson
When a government contract is terminated for convenience, contractors may find themselves navigating the complex process of preparing a termination settlement proposal. One critical consideration that often arises is whether the costs associated with hiring legal counsel to assist with the preparation of these proposals are recoverable from the government.
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1 month ago | 
natlawreview.com | Aron C. Beezley
When a government contract is terminated for convenience, contractors may find themselves navigating the complex process of preparing a termination settlement proposal. One critical consideration that often arises is whether the costs associated with hiring legal counsel to assist with the preparation of these proposals are recoverable from the government.
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1 month ago | 
natlawreview.com | Aron C. Beezley |Nathaniel J. Greeson |Joelle M. Wilson |Brigid Harrington
On February 26, 2025, the Attorney General of Arkansas filed a lawsuit against General Motors Co. (“GM”) and its subsidiary, OnStar LLC (“OnStar”), alleging deceptive trade practices related to the collection and sale of drivers’ data.
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1 month ago | 
jdsupra.com | Aron C. Beezley |Patrick Quigley
In light of the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) recent efforts to reduce the number of federal government contracts and purportedly streamline the procurement process, it has never been more critical for federal contractors to understand the importance of bid protests. These protests can have far-reaching consequences for all parties involved, from the protester to the contract awardee, as well as the procuring agency itself.
