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Protests and Corrective Action on the Rise

Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 08.31.16

On August 11, 2016, C&M’s Rob Burton was interviewed on “Government Matters,” which airs on ABC 7 and News Channel 8 in D.C., about the recent rise in GAO bid protests and corrective actions. He also discussed the growing need for agencies to provide more informative post-award debriefings for contractors who lose awards.

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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:...