Touhy Fooey
Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 05.06.11
In Gulf Grp. Gen. Enters. Co. v. U.S. (May 2, 2011), the Court of Federal Claims rebuffs the government's attempt to stop a former military officer and civilian employee from serving as an expert witness adverse to the government's position by application of that prohibition found in the Army's Touhy regulations. Citing various reasons, including separation of powers considerations , the court follows the consistent line of cases holding that agency Touhy regulations cannot be applied when the U.S. is a party to the litigation.
Insights
Client Alert | 6 min read | 04.25.24
On April 22, 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a Final Rule significantly revising the Uniform Guidance for grants, cooperative agreements, and other federal financial assistance. The Final Rule (titled “OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance”), and OMB’s accompanying memorandum to agencies and reference guide, state that the revisions aim to streamline and clarify the grant rules and improve management, transparency, and oversight of federal financial assistance. Agencies must implement the Final Rule by October 1, 2024; however, agencies may apply it to federal awards as early as June 21, 2024.
Client Alert | 3 min read | 04.24.24
Client Alert | 2 min read | 04.24.24
FTC Continues Focus on Tracking Technologies and Personal Health Data
Client Alert | 9 min read | 04.24.24
