Elizabeth N. Jochum, Dominique L. Casimir, and Samarth Barot● Summary The U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) published a proposed rule on June 11, 2026, that would reshape how individually owned small businesses establish social disadvantage for purposes of the 8(a) Business
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High Seas Treaty Takes Force: What You Need to Know
Jeanne M. Grasso and Holli B. Packer ● Roughly two thirds of the ocean lies outside of any country’s jurisdiction. This area, encompassing about half of the Earth’s total surface, is known as the “high seas.” The high seas hold huge…
The Iran War and International Shipping: Navigating Disruption and Legal Risk in the International Shipping and Logistics Industries
Keith B. Letourneau, Natalie M. Radabaugh, and G. Evan Spencer ● The escalation of armed conflict involving the United States, Israel, Iran, and certain Gulf states following coordinated U.S.-Israeli airstrikes in late February 2026 has significantly and immediately impacted international shipping…
Trump Administration Issues 60-Day Jones Act Waiver Amid the Iran War
Keith B. Letourneau, Natalie M. Radabaugh, and G. Evan Spencer ● Based on a request by the Department of War, the Trump Administration announced a 60-day limited waiver of the Jones Act (46 U.S.C. § 55102) on March 17, 2026, in…
Navigating DOJ’s New Corporate Enforcement Landscape: Key Considerations for Environmental Voluntary Self-Disclosures
Gregory F. Linsin and Holli B. Packer ● The Department of Justice (“DOJ” or the “Department”) released its new Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy (“CEP”) on March 10, 2026, establishing, for the first time, a single, comprehensive framework governing all corporate criminal…
Navigating U.S. Arrival: A Guide for Vessels on Port Entry and Inspections on Arrival
Luke M. Reid, Jeanne M. Grasso, Matthew J. Thomas, and Holli B. Packer ● When a vessel arrives in a U.S. port, its owners, operators, and crew face a complex regulatory environment. The United States presents challenges for vessels because U.S.…
Reconnaissance as Legal Due Diligence: Lessons from Land to Sea
G. Evan Spencer and Paige F. Wahoff ● Prior to joining Blank Rome, CPT (Ret.) Paige Wahoff served as a U.S. Army Armor Officer and Judge Advocate, holding a range of Cavalry leadership and staff positions. Her assignments included Scout Platoon…
Debarment or Suspension Based on a DEI Program? Let’s Think It Through
Dominique L. Casimir ● Suspension and debarment are powerful administrative tools that the Government uses to exclude from federal contracting entities that are not “presently responsible.” These exclusions can be lengthy, effectively shutting debarred or suspended contractors out of the…
New Proposed Rulemaking Targets Federal Grants
Dominique L. Casimir and Shane A. Pennington ● On May 29, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) published a lengthy proposed rule in the Federal Register that would fundamentally transform the government-wide framework for federal financial assistance. Joined by virtually…
Blank Rome and Our Attorneys Highly Ranked in Chambers USA 2026
We are proud to announce that Blank Rome’s attorneys and practices were highly ranked across several categories in the 2026 Chambers USA rankings, which reflect our high level of integrated services for government contractors and companies in the Aerospace, Defense…