Seyfarth government contracts lawyers Ken Kanzawa and Ashton Jones-Doherty discuss CICA stays, overrides, and the Federal Circuit’s April 15, 2026 decision in Life Science Logistics, LLC v. United States, which held that protesters need not prove the equitable relief factors to reinstate a CICA stay.
The Clock Is Still Ticking — Claims Timeliness Across the Boards and at the COFC
By Sarah Barney & Zachary F. Jacobson on
Posted in Federal Contracts, Government Contracts
Seyfarth associates Zach Jacobson and Sarah Barney reunite to discuss timeliness issues – this time in contract claims and claim appeals.
5 Things to Know About the DEI Executive Order
By Amy Hoang & Edward (Teddie) Arnold on
Seyfarth partners Amy Hoang and Teddie Arnold give you the 5 most important takeaways from the March 26, 2026 Executive Order, “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors.”
Civil Investigative Demands — What They Are, How They Work, and How to Respond
By Edward (Teddie) Arnold on
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Civil Investigative Demands are often a contractor’s first encounter with a False Claims Act investigation. In this episode of Claims & Sustains, we break down what CIDs are, why DOJ issues them, how they work, and—most importantly—how contractors should respond. We walk through the CID process from receipt to resolution, highlight common pitfalls, and explain how a strategic response can shape the outcome long before a case is filed.
Full Count Conflicts: Navigating OCIs on Opening Day
By Amy Hoang & Adam Lasky on
Seyfarth partners Amy Hoang and Adam Lasky discuss organizational conflicts of interest and how, in both baseball and government contracting, you can’t play for both teams.
Just in Time: An Overview of Bid Protest Timeliness
Seyfarth Associates Sarah Barney and Zach Jacobson take the time to review the timeliness for bid protest filings at various forums–GAO, the Court of Federal Claims, and agencies. Their review includes practical guidance on filing deadlines, strategic advice on choosing a forum, and a review of how the different forums (and their timeliness rules) interact.
Buy American Pt. 5: BAA for Commercial Products
By Amy Hoang & Sarah Barney on
Amy Hoang and Sarah Barney discuss how Buy American regimes apply to commercial products and two exceptions you need to know.
CMMC Series Episode 2: Flowing Down CMMC Requirements
By Zohra Tejani & Ken M. Kanzawa on
Seyfarth partner Zohra Tejani and Counsel Ken Kanzawa continue the CMMC conversation with a practical discussion on CMMC flow down obligations.
CMMC Series Kickoff: Understanding the Foundations of CMMC
By Zohra Tejani on
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.