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DOD Suspensions and Debarments Are Dramatically Up: Check Your Compliance Program

Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 10.26.07

The cumulative FY07 statistics for Army, Navy, Air Force, and DLA are 64 % higher, 1096 actions versus FY06's 667 actions. All DOD suspension and debarment officials have become more aggressive, making it all the more important for defense contractors to have effective internal controls designed to prevent noncompliance.

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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....