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The suspension halts the third-party assessment requirement for defense contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), but cybersecurity obligations and potential FCA exposure remain.

By Anne W. Robinson, Kyle R. Jefcoat, Dean W. Baxtresser, Morgan L. Maddoux, Drew Diachenko, Chris Caulder, Ysa Gomez-Gonzalez, and Pascal Jakowec

In a July 13, 2026, memorandum (CMMC Reform Memorandum) and press release, the US Department of Defense (Department of War) suspended Phase 2 of the Cybersecurity Maturity…

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The guidance reflects a key step in the administration’s broader strategy to root out DEI efforts in the private sector.

By Danielle Conley, Danielle J. McCall, Anne W. Robinson, Jude Volek, Rhea Marie Fernandes, and Catherine J. Yao

On July 29, 2025, US Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a memorandum that provides guidance for recipients of federal funding regarding “unlawful discrimination” on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, or other protected characteristics…

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The Trump administration continued to promote domestic critical mineral explorations and workforce development, while signaling progress in trade negotiations.

This week, President Trump issued several executive orders in furtherance of his policy aims, including orders relating to offshore critical minerals, workforce development, government efficiency, and civil rights. Meanwhile, the administration signaled a forthcoming trade deal with India.

Latham lawyers are carefully monitoring the rollout of President Trump’s policy priorities through executive orders, agency actions, and installment of new personnel. Below…

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The order requires a review of acquisitions for non-commercial products and services.

By Dean W. Baxtresser, Kyle R. Jefcoat, Anne W. Robinson, Morgan L. Maddoux, Genevieve P. Hoffman, and Hannah Hsieh

On April 16, 2025, the White House issued an executive order titled “Ensuring Commercial, Cost-Effective Solutions in Federal Contracts” (the Order) that directs government agencies to procure commercially available products and services to the “maximum extent practicable, including pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Streamlining…

The reforms called for could have a significant impact on how federal contractors and their subcontractors conduct business with the federal government.

By Dean W. Baxtresser, Kyle R. Jefcoat, Anne W. Robinson, Morgan L. Maddoux, Genevieve P. Hoffman, and Hannah Hsieh

On April 15, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order titled “Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement” (the Order). The Order calls for a comprehensive reform of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the primary…

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The Trump administration continued to focus on increasing efficiency in government contracting, among other policy aims.

This week, President Trump issued several executive orders in furtherance of his policy aims, including orders relating to increasing efficiency in the government contracting process, assessing the impact of importation of critical minerals on national security, investigating how to reduce prescription drug prices, and changing the way the government evaluates environmental permits. Meanwhile, the tariff landscape continued to evolve, and California brought a legal…

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Contractors should anticipate increased use of alternative contracting methods and heightened scrutiny of efficiency and costs in defense programs.

By Dean W. Baxtresser, Kyle R. Jefcoat, Anne W. Robinson, Morgan L. Maddoux, and Genevieve P. Hoffman

On April 9, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order (the Order) to streamline the defense acquisition process and workforce, and potentially eliminate defense programs that are over budget or behind schedule. According to the Order, the current defense acquisition…

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The order directs the Secretary of Energy to designate certain generation resources as critical and work to prevent such resources from being retired or replaced.

On April 8, 2025, the White House issued an executive order titled “Strengthening the Reliability and Security of the United States Electric Grid” (the Order) that directs the Secretary of Energy to use an emergency provision of the Federal Power Act (FPA) to designate certain generation resources as critical and implement a plan to prevent…