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What U.S. Government Contractors and Grant Recipients Need To Know About Terminations, Stop Work Orders, Tariffs, and the Path Forward in 2025

Client Alert | 1 min read | 02.07.25

On February 6, 2025, Crowell & Moring presented a webinar, "The New Normal: What U.S. Government Contractors and Grant Recipients Need to Know About Terminations, Stop Work Orders, Tariffs, and the Path Forward in 2025."  In this webinar (available here), Crowell & Moring lawyers specializing in U.S. government contracts and grants addressed:

  • Stop Work Orders
  • De-Scoping Contracts and Grants
  • Partial and Full Terminations for Convenience
  • Non-Payment and Other Breaches
  • The Impact of New Tariffs

Specifically, the discussion focused on potential government actions contractors and grant recipients can expect given recent developments, and the steps that contractors and grant recipients can take now to preserve their rights and protect the bottom line.  This includes responding to and negotiating with government counterparties, providing notice where required, and thinking about cost recovery strategies.

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HSR Form Rollback: What Dealmakers Need to Know Now

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