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ABA Hosts Joint Meeting to Discuss Procurement Collusion Strike Force

Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 02.11.20

On March 3rd, the Antitrust and Public Contract Law Sections are hosting a joint meeting to discuss the Department of Justice’s new Procurement Collusion Strike Force (PCSF). Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from DOJ representatives as they provide their insights into the PCSF. The meeting will be held at the offices of Crowell & Moring from 12:30-2:00 pm, with the panel commencing at 1:00 pm. Lunch will be available for a charge of $10.00. Please RSVP to Victoria Walker at vwalker@crowell.com if you will attend in person or would like to participate by telephone.

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Director Squires Revamps the Workings of the U.S. Patent Office

In March 2025, President Trump nominated John A. Squires for the positions of Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). After being approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee by a vote of 20-2, Squires was confirmed by the Senate on September 17, 2025, by a vote of 51-47 after anti-filibuster measures were invoked. During and after the confirmation process, Squires emphasized several goals for the USPTO during his time as Director. Such goals included:...