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Top Congressional Staffers Speak on Homeland Security – April 12th

Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 04.10.06

On April 12th (from 11-12 EDT), you will have an exceptional opportunity to dial in and hear about the hot topics and legislative agenda for the balance of 2006 from those that really know -- the Senate and House Staff Directors for Homeland Security (both the majority & minority members) (dial-in number: 973-321-1100, pass code: 7239611). This rare joint appearance is being sponsored by the ABA Science & Technology Section's Special Committee on Homeland Security, of which C&M's David Z. Bodenheimer is a vice-chair.

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Client Alert | 14 min read | 03.13.26

AI for Government: 7 Days for Contractor Comments on GSA Proposed Contract Clause for AI Systems

On March 6, 2026, the General Services Administration (GSA) issued a significant proposed contract clause, GSAR 552.239-7001, Basic Safeguarding of Artificial Intelligence Systems (“Clause”), for inclusion in GSA Schedule solicitations and contracts for AI capabilities.  The proposed clause would impose substantial new requirements related to AI sources, intellectual property rights, data use, change management, and performance standards.  The Clause would also take precedence over any other contract terms (including commercial licensing terms) related to AI, including a Seller’s terms of sale and service to which the Government had previously agreed.  GSA requests comments by March 20, 2026....