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.”
Federal Contracts
Civil Investigative Demands — What They Are, How They Work, and How to Respond
By Edward (Teddie) Arnold on
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…
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.
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…
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.