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
DEI Under Review – Compliance Considerations for Government Contractors
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
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.
Buy American Pt. 4: 5 Things to Know About the Build America Buy America Act
Seyfarth attorneys Amy Hoang and Sarah Barney break down the Build America Buy America Act and provide compliance tips for contractors and suppliers performing on federally funded infrastructure projects.
Commercial Contractors: So You’re Thinking About Federal?
Seyfarth Partner Zohra Tejani and Associate Sarah Barney break down considerations for commercial contractors looking at getting a piece of the federal pie. The episode includes a discussion of the pros and cons of federal procurement, the foundation of requirements for federal contractors, and the key compliance hurdles in the federal procurement space.
Repair Wars: Right-to-Repair, Data Rights, and the Future of Sustainment IP
Seyfarth attorneys Zohra Tejani and Zach Jacobson break down pending legislation that, if enacted, could dramatically expand the government’s rights to use proprietary contractor data to repair equipment.
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.
Winning Combinations – It’s Not You, It’s Me: Termination Clauses on Federal Construction Projects
Seyfarth attorneys Sarah Barney and Lori Chen present the tenth session of Seyfarth’s inaugural Winning Combinations: Exploring Synergies with Government Contracts Law webinar series titled: It’s Not You, It’s Me: Termination Clauses on Federal Construction Projects.
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Upcoming Webinar: It’s Not You, It’s Me: Termination Clauses on Federal Construction Projects
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern
12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central
11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Mountain
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Pacific
About the Program
Join us for a 30-minute webinar exploring termination clauses in federal construction contracts. This session will cover the key differences between termination