Strong Mitigating Factors Trump Debarment
Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 07.30.07
In Canales v. Paulson (D.D.C. July 16, 2007, https://ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show_public_doc?2006cv1330-47), the federal district court overturned a Treasury Department debarment from government contracting on the ground that the debarring official did not explain reasons for debarment in the face of strong mitigating factors (spotless record before the offense; five years since the incident; extensive business with the government in the interim; misdemeanor conviction) presented to him at the debarment proceeding.
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Client Alert | 2 min read | 01.29.26
California AG Launches “Surveillance Pricing” Investigation – Action Required
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced an unprecedented investigative sweep into “surveillance pricing” practices by grocers, hotels, and retailers, marking the first state-level inquiry targeting personalized pricing under data privacy laws.
Client Alert | 6 min read | 01.29.26
Client Alert | 5 min read | 01.29.26
Client Alert | 6 min read | 01.29.26
Sixth Circuit Implies New Requirements for Denial-of-Coverage Communications
