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The Confusing World of Compensation Caps

Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 01.13.14

As a result of the confusing, inconsistent, and in some cases unenforceable changes made in the cost allowability rules setting caps on compensation costs in recent months, it is difficult to determine what rules apply to some contracts. We prepared the attached chart, which we hope will be useful, summarizing our understanding of the various sets of regulatory and statutory provisions that are likely to be applicable to currently active contracts as a tool for deciding how many alternative indirect cost submissions could be required.


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Client Alert | 4 min read | 01.07.26

FDA Request for Information Signals New Path for VC Firms and their Portfolio Companies in Federal Contracting

On December 17, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a request for information (RFI) on a proposal designed to help the FDA engage more directly with innovative, venture-backed companies focused on biotechnology, medical devices, AI, and regulatory technology.[i]The RFI includes 19 questions, with responses due by 2:00 p.m. ET on January 18, 2026....