The Contractor's Perspective

A contractor's view of federal procurement issues.

• Husch Blackwell Launches New FCA-Themed Podcast

  Last week, we launched [False Claims Act Insights](https://www.huschblackwell.com/false-claims-act-insights-podcast#page_1), a new podcast devoted to exploring issues relating to False Claims Act (FCA) investigations and litigation. The show is hosted by [Jonathan Porter](https:/

  Husch Blackwell LLP · Apr 9, 2024

• Federal Infrastructure Contractors: Build America, Buy America Now Mandates More Restrictive Definition of “Construction Materials” for Federal Grants and Agreements

  The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Pub. L. No. 117-58, which includes the Build America, Buy America Act (“BABA”), was signed into law by President Biden on November 15, 2021.  BABA provisions apply to all Federal financial assistance awards (e.g., grants, cooperative ag

  Husch Blackwell LLP · Feb 27, 2024

• Avoiding the False Claims Act with Good Cyber Practices

  Since 2021, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has been increasingly focused on adjudicating False Claims Act (FCA) matters for deficient cybersecurity practices. As the government increases scrutiny of data privacy and cybersecurity, it is increasingly important to develop and main

  Husch Blackwell LLP · Dec 21, 2023

• Dusting off the Government Shutdown Playbook

  Once again, the threat of a government shutdown looms over federal contractors and grantees. If Congress does not pass a continuing resolution or other funding legislation before midnight on Saturday, agencies will lack authorized appropriations to fund their operations. Although

  Husch Blackwell LLP · Sep 28, 2023

• New Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations to Expand DOL Authority

  For the first time in 40 years, the Department of Labor (DOL) updated its interpretation and implementation of the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts in new final rules.

  Husch Blackwell LLP · Aug 30, 2023