GSA Transactional Rule Pilot Program – Understanding the Seismic Shift
Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 08.29.16
The GSA’s Transactional Data Rule Pilot Program has been rolled out for certain schedules, but many questions remain for contractors, including the logistical challenges related to the monthly compilation of data, the ability of GSA contracting officers to compare products and services accurately as the agency moves from commercial pricing to horizontal pricing analysis, and the areas of potential liability under this new program. This article by C&M attorneys, published in Bloomberg BNA, provides a detailed explanation of the new rule and practical considerations for government contractors.
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Client Alert | 2 min read | 06.15.26
Kansas Federal Court Applies “Selective Enforcement” Theory to Reject DTSA Claim
A Kansas federal court held that inconsistent enforcement of trade secret rights can defeat a claim under the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA). In Edelman Financial Engines, LLC v. Mariner Wealth Advisors LLC, No. 2:23-cv-02515-HLT (D. Kan. June 5, 2026), the court applied a selective enforcement theory, holding that when a company does not consistently pursue legal remedies against similarly situated former employees, that inconsistency can be affirmative evidence that it failed to protect its trade secrets. While the selective enforcement theory has appeared in academic hypothetical discussions, the decision appears to be one of the clearest judicial applications of a “selective enforcement” theory in a trade secret case.
Client Alert | 3 min read | 06.12.26
Client Alert | 4 min read | 06.12.26
Auto Dealers: The FTC Is Back in the Driver’s Seat — Warning Letters Signal Renewed Federal Scrutiny
Client Alert | 13 min read | 06.12.26
