Organizations that work with the U.S. government must adhere to strict procedures covering procurement protocols, nondiscrimination policies, and rigorous cybersecurity. That’s because working with ...

Council has published a proposed rule (FAR Case 2026-001) which, if adopted, would require all federal contractors to implement the cybersecurity requirements contained in the National Institute of ...

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has once again reinforced a critical message for the federal contracting community: Cybersecurity compliance ...

DoD CIO Kirsten Davies is suspending plans to ramp up CMMC third-party assessments, as part of a review that casts doubt on ...

US defense contractors are now encountering CMMC cybersecurity requirements in their contracts. Ambika Biggs of Hirschler ...

June 04, 2026 - Last year, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, which aims to use the False Claims Act (FCA) to investigate and "pursue claims against any ...

WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 02: U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) walks to a closed door briefing with the Senate Armed Services committee at the U.S. Capitol on December 02, 2025 in Washington, DC. Senators ...

WASHINGTON, June 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) released a proposed rule to end racial discrimination in the 8(a) Business Development Program and ...

Secretary of War Hegseth announced that his department is "taking a sledgehammer to the oldest DEI program in the federal government—the 8(a) program." (Source: X @SecWar) On January 16, 2026, ...