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
The Six Scariest Things About Contracting with the Federal Government
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
Bid Protest Breakdown: Standing Showdown at the Federal Circuit
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?
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.
Two Courts, No Remedy? The Fallout from NIH v. APHA
In this episode of Claims and Sustains, hosts Teddie Arnold, Erica Bakies, and Ken Kanzawa break down the Supreme Court’s ruling in the NIH grants case, exploring how the decision to redirect litigation to the Court of Federal Claims reshapes the legal landscape for federal research funding.
FAR 2.0 Unpacked: The EO, the Plan & the Timeline
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
Breaking Down DOJ’s Civil Rights Fraud Initiative
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
Winning Combinations – Navigating FAR Compliance: Sustainable Sourcing Strategies
Seyfarth partners Teddie Arnold, Gina Ferrari, and Ameena Majid present the second session of Seyfarth’s inaugural Winning Combinations: Exploring Synergies with Government Contracts Law webinar series titled: Navigating FAR Compliance: Sustainable Sourcing Strategies.
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Winning Combinations – Effective Strategies for Government Software License Negotiations
Seyfarth partners, Teddie Arnold and Ken Wilton present the first session of Seyfarth’s inaugural Winning Combinations: Exploring Synergies with Government Contracts Law webinar series titled: Effective Strategies for Government Software License Negotiations.
For more information and to view all recordings from our Winning Combinations webinar series, click here.