Seyfarth’s Ken Kanzawa discusses ethics restrictions and considerations when hiring government employees who are participating in the Deferred Resignation Program.
Buy American Part 3: Let’s Talk the TAA
In this episode, Amy Hoang and Sarah Barney dive into the Trade Agreements Act (TAA). They cover when and how the TAA applies, what makes it different from other domestic sourcing regimes, and compliance pitfalls that every contractor should know.
Upcoming Webinar: Protecting Trade Secrets in Government Contracting: Risks and Safeguarding Strategies
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Eastern
12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Central
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Mountain
10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Pacific
About the Program
Trade secrets are key to a company’s competitive advantage. In this session of our Winning Combinations webinar series, join Seyfarth’s Ken Kanzawa and Robert Terzoli for a discussion on risks and strategies for protecting trade secrets when serving as a federal contractor or subcontractor.
Speakers
Ken Kanzawa, Counsel, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Robert Terzoli, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Continue Reading Upcoming Webinar: Protecting Trade Secrets in Government Contracting: Risks and Safeguarding StrategiesFAR 2.0 Unpacked: Parts 18, 39, and 43
DC summer is in full swing, and so is the FAR Overhaul. In this quick-hit episode of Claims and Sustains, Seyfarth partners Amy Hoang and Erica Bakies break down the latest changes to FAR Parts 18 (Emergency Acquisitions), 39 (ICT), and 43 (Contract Mods). What’s been cut, what’s been moved, and what you need to
Buy American Part 2: Breaking Down the Buy American Act
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.
Buy American Part 1: Buy American Regimes Explained
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.
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
Seyfarth’s Government Contracts Group Earns National Recognition in Chambers USA and The Legal 500
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.
FOIA Requests: an Effective and Underutilized Strategy for Accessing Government Documents
Zach Jacobson and Sydney Jenkins explain the ins and outs of a FOIA request and highlight how useful it can be for contractors seeking government documents.
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