In this episode, Amy Hoang and Sarah Barney break down the Buy American Act (BAA) in plain English. They cover when the BAA applies, what makes a product “domestic,” how to calculate component costs, and what actually counts as U.S. manufacturing. Plus, they explain special considerations for Department of Defense procurements. 

BAA? TAA? BABA? Made in America? “Buy American” can mean many different things. In part 1 of this series, Amy Hoang and Sarah Barney break down four key distinctions to help you determine which domestic sourcing (or “Buy American”) regime applies to your federal contract or grant. 

In this episode, Amy Hoang and Teddie Arnold break down Executive Order 14275 and the sweeping rewrite of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). They cover the purpose of the overhaul, how it’s being implemented through deviations, the rise of agency buying guides, what’s changed so far, and what in-house counsel at government contractors should be doing to stay ahead. It’s fast, it’s fundamental—and it’s already underway.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Seyfarth is proud to announce that its Government Contracts practice has earned a Band 3 ranking in Chambers USA 2025 (Government Contracts: The Elite) and a Band 2 ranking in The Legal 500 United States 2025 (Government Contracts), reaffirming the group’s reputation as a go-to team for sophisticated government contracts disputes and bid protest matters.

Several individual members of the group received top-tier recognition: 

  • Amy Hoang was ranked Band 1 for Bid Protests and Band 2 for Government Contracts (Chambers USA) and named a Next Generation Partner (The Legal 500).
  • Adam Lasky was ranked Band 4 for Government Contracts (Chambers USA) and as a Notable Practitioner (The Legal 500).
  • Erica Bakies was ranked Band 5 for Government Contracts (Chambers USA) and as a Next Generation Partner (The Legal 500).
  • Teddie Arnold was recognized as “Up and Coming” (Chambers USA) and as a Next Generation Partner (The Legal 500).
  • Ken Kanzawa, Zach Jacobson, and Sarah Barney were also recognized by The Legal 500 as Notable Practitioners.
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In this episode, Teddie Arnold unpacks the U.S. Department of Justice’s newly launched Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, announced in May 2025. This bold move marks a significant shift in federal enforcement strategy, leveraging the False Claims Act to hold recipients of federal funds accountable for violations of civil rights laws. He explores how the initiative targets institutions—particularly universities and public agencies—that allegedly promote discriminatory practices under the guise of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) or fail to address antisemitism, and how contractors can proactively address associated risks.

Seyfarth attorneys Zach Jacobson and Meghan Douris present the eighth session of Seyfarth’s inaugural Winning Combinations: Exploring Synergies with Government Contracts Law webinar series titled: Legal Considerations in Negotiating Government Construction Subcontracts.

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Seyfarth attorneys Adam Lasky and Joe Vele present the seventh session of Seyfarth’s inaugural Winning Combinations: Exploring Synergies with Government Contracts Law webinar series titled: Navigating Conflicts Between Federal Contracts and State Laws: Unique Defenses for Contractors.

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Seyfarth attorneys Erica Bakies and Rachel See present the sixth session of Seyfarth’s inaugural Winning Combinations: Exploring Synergies with Government Contracts Law webinar series titled: Navigating Federal AI Contracting Requirements in a Shifting Regulatory Landscape. 

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Seyfarth attorneys Erica Bakies and Rich Morvillo present the fifth session of Seyfarth’s inaugural Winning Combinations: Exploring Synergies with Government Contracts Law webinar series titled: Turning Informal Government Outreach Into Effective Internal Investigations.

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