Further Progress On What Used To Be The Berry Amendment
Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 07.05.07
For acquisitions of commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) items, DOD has proposed to amend the DFARS to waive application of the statutory preference for domestic and qualified-country sourced specialty metals, formerly part of the Berry Amendment, but now codified at 10 U.S.C. 2533b (72 Fed. Reg. 35960 (July 2, 2007)) If adopted as a final rule, this waiver would be a major step toward making full compliance with the impractical statutory requirements a real possibility.
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Client Alert | 7 min read | 11.05.26
2026 State Attorney General Elections: What Businesses Should Expect
As of November 4, 2026, the state attorney general elections point to increased enforcement in 2027, particularly in consumer protection, antitrust, AI, health care, and data centers.[1] Businesses should prepare for more investigations under existing laws and proposals for new legislation or rules. Campaign commitments indicate priorities, but their timing and implementation remain uncertain.[2]
Client Alert | 3 min read | 11.05.26
Federal, State, and Local Regulators Sue Toast Over B2B Advertising and Subscriptions
Client Alert | 3 min read | 11.04.26
CMS Proposal Would Overhaul Eligibility Rules for ACA Exchanges
Client Alert | 7 min read | 11.04.26
FDA Issues Guidance on Prescription Drug Use-Related Software
