On June 11, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit granted the federal government’s motions for a stay pending appeal in State of Oregon v. Trump (Nos. 2026-1804, 2026-1805), consolidated appeals from two decisions of the U.S.
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The Subject to Inquiry blog, published by McGuireWoods LLP, focuses on legal developments and regulatory compliance issues affecting various industries. It covers topics such as anti-money laundering (AML) and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) compliance, financial institution regulatory changes, cybersecurity standards for defense contractors, privacy law enforcement by state attorneys general, and False Claims Act settlements related to cybersecurity violations. The blog provides updates on legislative proposals, regulatory agency actions, enforcement trends, and best practices for compliance in areas including financial services, government contracting, data privacy, and cybersecurity.
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The Great American AI Act: What It Means — and Doesn’t Mean — for Companies Using AI
On June 4, 2026, Representatives Jay Obernolte and Lori Trahan released a discussion draft of the Great American Artificial Intelligence Act (GAAIA). The proposal has generated significant attention, but many organizations may be overestimating its practical significance for their day-to-day…
As Courts Wrestle With Tariff Refund Cases, Importers Should Confirm Submission of Key Information and Assess Options
Parallel proceedings in two U.S. Court of International Trade cases, Euro-Notions Florida, Inc. v. United States (No. 25-00595) and V.O.S. Selections, Inc. v. United States (No. 25-00066), are rapidly converging on what may be the central unresolved question in the…
How Federally Funded Organizations Should Prepare for OMB Proposed Overhaul of Grants Oversight, DEI Bans, Easier Terminations
Key Takeaways
- The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed sweeping revisions to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards that, among other changes, would prohibit the use of federal funds to support DEI policies
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Canadian Steel Companies and Owner to Pay $19M to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Evaded Customs Duties
On May 20, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a settlement under the False Claims Act (FCA) with two Canada-based steel companies, Farjess Inc. and Royal Canadian Steel Inc., and their part-owner and president, Feroz Jessani, pursuant to…
DoW Proposed Rule Would Impose New FOCI Disclosure and Risk Mitigation Requirements on Thousands of Defense Contractors
On May 7, 2026, the Department of War (DoW) published a proposed rule that would dramatically expand the population of defense contractors that are required to disclose beneficial ownership and foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI) information to the Defense…
New Executive Order Mandates Shift to Fixed-Price Contracting, Requires Review of Largest Cost-Reimbursement Contracts
On April 30, 2026, President Trump signed an Executive Order titled “Promoting Efficiency, Accountability, and Performance in Federal Contracting” (the “Order”), directing executive branch agencies to default to fixed-price contracts and contracts that tie contractor profit to performance-based…
Monitor Upcoming Negotiations of Education Department’s AIM Committee to Inform Public Comments on Accreditation Amendments
Stakeholders negotiating sweeping amendments to federal accreditation regulations proposed by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) will begin their final session to achieve consensus on May 18, 2026.
A week-long effort in April revealed deep divisions among negotiators on the…
DOJ’s New West Coast Strike Force Puts Health Care Providers on Notice
On April 30, 2026, the Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) National Fraud Enforcement Division (“Fraud Division”) announced the formation of the West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force, a multi-district enforcement initiative spanning Arizona, Nevada, and the Northern District of California.…
FAR Council Issues Implementation Guidance for Executive Order 14398: New DEI Contract Clause Requirements for Federal Contractors
On April 20, 2026, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council issued agency implementation guidance for Executive Order (E.O.) 14398, “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors,” which President Trump signed on March 26, 2026. The guidance introduces a new contract…