D.C. Circuit Adopts Implied Certification, But Rejects Collective Knowledge
Client Alert | 1 min read | 02.08.11
As reported in our December 7, 2010, Bullet Point, in U.S. v. Science Applications Int'l Corp. the D.C. Circuit expanded the scope of the False Claims Act when it concluded that a contractor may violate the act if it knowingly breaches a contractual provision, statute, or regulation that is material to payment by the government. To learn more about the decision, including how the court rejected "collective knowledge" as a means of showing corporate intent, read this new article authored by C&M's Andy Liu and Jon Cone in West's The Government Contractor.
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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.
Client Alert | 7 min read | 02.20.26
Section 5949 Proposed Rule Puts the FAR Council's Chips on the Table
Client Alert | 5 min read | 02.20.26
Trump Administration Pursues MFN Pricing for Prescription Drugs
Client Alert | 4 min read | 02.19.26
Proposed NY Legislation May Mean Potential Criminal Charges for Unlicensed Crypto Firms
