Recovery Act CRIB Sheet For Government Contractors, Part II, The Interim FAR
Client Alert | 1 min read | 04.03.09
On March 31, 2009, the FAR Council issued extensive interim rules to implement the requirements for FAR contracts funded by the Recovery Act. Crowell & Moring has prepared a detailed analysis of each new FAR provision, including those about the Buy American Act Requirements, the onerous reporting requirements for prime and subcontractors, the Inspector General and Government Accountability Office Audit Rights and access to contractor employees, government publication requirements, and the substantial new whistleblower protections.
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Client Alert | 4 min read | 02.20.26
SCOTUS Holds IEEPA Tariffs Unlawful
On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court issued a pivotal ruling in Trump v. V.O.S. Selections, negating the President’s ability to impose tariffs under IEEPA. The case stemmed from President Trump’s invocation of IEEPA to levy tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, China, and other countries, citing national emergencies. Challengers argued—and the Court agreed—that IEEPA does not delegate tariff authority to the President. The power to tariff is vested in Congress by the Constitution and cannot be delegated to the President absent express authority from Congress.
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Trump Administration Pursues MFN Pricing for Prescription Drugs
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