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"Government Contracts 101" Seminar

Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 11.07.12

Join Crowell & Moring practitioners on Tuesday, Nov. 13, live or via webcast, for a "Government Contracts 101" seminar covering the fundamentals of contracting, including the bid and proposal process, protests, contract performance and claims, compliance, and fraud investigations. Intended for those who do not have broad knowledge of the unique requirements of federal contracting or would like a refresher course, this event is being offered through WMACCA, and it is free if you register as "Guest of Presenters."


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Client Alert | 8 min read | 12.11.25

Director Squires Revamps the Workings of the U.S. Patent Office

In March 2025, President Trump nominated John A. Squires for the positions of Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). After being approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee by a vote of 20-2, Squires was confirmed by the Senate on September 17, 2025, by a vote of 51-47 after anti-filibuster measures were invoked. During and after the confirmation process, Squires emphasized several goals for the USPTO during his time as Director. Such goals included:...