Seyfarth partner Zohra Tejani kicks off our CMMC series by first taking a step back. She explains the underpinning of CMMC and connects the dots to controlled unclassified information (CUI).
Terminations Episode 2: Grounds for Default: When is the Government Justified?
When can the government legitimately terminate a contract for default? In this episode, we break down the entitlement side of T4D, anchored in FAR 52.249-8 and key case law. We’ll explore the three primary grounds for default, the role of anticipatory repudiation, and how the DeVito waiver doctrine can change the game. Plus, practical tips on cure and show-cause notices to protect your position. Timing, notice, and evidence matter—learn why before the money conversation begins next time.
What You Need to Know About the FASCSA FAR Clause
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In this episode, Seyfarth partner Zohra Tejani discusses what companies who do business with the US federal government need to know about the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause in the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA).
The Six Scariest Things About Contracting with the Federal Government
By Amy Hoang & Edward (Teddie) Arnold on
Seyfarth Partners Amy Hoang (the Pink Dinosaur) and Teddie Arnold (the Mountain Lion) count down the six most terrifying aspects of federal contracting — from cursed flowdowns and zombie performance clauses to the final horror of government enforcement. With spooky soundscapes and sharp legal insight, this Halloween-themed episode of Claims & Sustains turns compliance into a haunted house tour you won’t forget. Perfect for contractors, counsel, and anyone brave enough to open Attachment J.
DEI Under Review – Compliance Considerations for Government Contractors
By Amy Hoang & Christy Kiely on
Amy Hoang is joined by Christy Kiely from the OFCCP and People Analytics group to discuss options for contractors adjusting their DEI programs.
Bid Protest Breakdown: Standing Showdown at the Federal Circuit
By Edward (Teddie) Arnold & Erica Bakies on
In this episode of Claims and Sustains, hosts Teddie Arnold and Erica Bakies unpack the Federal Circuit’s en banc decision in Percipient.AI v. United States, exploring how the ruling reaffirms that only actual or prospective bidders have standing to protest federal procurements under the Tucker Act.
Terminations Episode 1: Grounds for Default: When is the Government Justified?
Posted in Federal Contracts, Government Contracts
Seyfarth attorneys Teddie Arnold and Zach Jacobson discuss the circumstances in which a Termination for Default (“T4D”) may be justified and what options the contractors has in response.
Buy American Pt. 4: 5 Things to Know About the Build America Buy America Act
By Amy Hoang & Sarah Barney on
Seyfarth attorneys Amy Hoang and Sarah Barney break down the Build America Buy America Act and provide compliance tips for contractors and suppliers performing on federally funded infrastructure projects.
Commercial Contractors: So You’re Thinking About Federal?
By Zohra Tejani & Sarah Barney on
Seyfarth Partner Zohra Tejani and Associate Sarah Barney break down considerations for commercial contractors looking at getting a piece of the federal pie. The episode includes a discussion of the pros and cons of federal procurement, the foundation of requirements for federal contractors, and the key compliance hurdles in the federal procurement space.
Repair Wars: Right-to-Repair, Data Rights, and the Future of Sustainment IP
By Zohra Tejani & Zachary F. Jacobson on
Seyfarth attorneys Zohra Tejani and Zach Jacobson break down pending legislation that, if enacted, could dramatically expand the government’s rights to use proprietary contractor data to repair equipment.