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OFPP Seeks to Debunk Myths about Debriefings

Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 01.27.17

On January 5, 2017, the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) issued its third "Myth-busting" memorandum, specifically addressing misconceptions about debriefings. By issuing this memorandum, OFPP seeks to encourage the use of debriefings as a tool that could contribute to a potentially more competitive supplier base and also allow agencies to evaluate and improve their own processes. In addition to attempting to debunk some common myths about debriefings, the memorandum sets forth best practices, including the adoption or establishment of a debriefing guide.

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Client Alert | 4 min read | 03.05.26

DOL’s Proposed Independent Contractor Rule Reverts to Prioritize Two Core Factors – Likely Limiting Misclassification Claims by Contractors

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed another revision to independent contractor regulations, one that would provide for more leeway in classifying workers as contractors. DOL’s proposed rule, published on February 26, 2026, would rescind the Biden DOL’s March 2024 independent contractor regulation and reinstate a framework substantially tracking the prior Trump rule of January 2021. The proposed rule would also apply the narrower analysis to worker classifications under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA). The comment period closes in late April 2026; until then, the 2024 rule remains in effect for purposes of private litigation....