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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 | 4 min read | 12.04.25

District Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Against Seller of Gray Market Snack Food Products

On November 12, 2025, Judge King in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington granted in part Haldiram India Ltd.’s (“Plaintiff” or “Haldiram”) motion for a preliminary injunction against Punjab Trading, Inc. (“Defendant” or “Punjab Trading”), a seller alleged to be importing and distributing gray market snack food products not authorized for sale in the United States. The court found that Haldiram was likely to succeed on the merits of its trademark infringement claim because the products at issue, which were intended for sale in India, were materially different from the versions intended for sale in the U.S., and for this reason were not genuine products when sold in the U.S. Although the court narrowed certain overbroad provisions in the requested order, it ultimately enjoined Punjab Trading from importing, selling, or assisting others in selling the non-genuine Haldiram products in the U.S. market....