On June 28, 2024, in a landmark decision, the Supreme Court overruled the four decade old case Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council. This pivotal decision should spur businesses to recalibrate their existing relationship with federal agencies. Indeed, we have already seen industry groups begin to use the overruling to influence agency rulemaking, signaling a future of significant shifts in the regulatory landscape. For those operating in regulated industries—including government contractors, and particularly those navigating the complex world of cybersecurity regulation—understanding the implications of the decision is crucial.Continue Reading Navigating the New Cybersecurity Regulatory Landscape Post-Chevron

The U.S. antiboycott laws and regulations have been around since the era of disco. In stark contrast to fast-moving sanctions and export controls, we rarely see updates to the antiboycott regulations or enforcement strategies. Last October, however, the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced enhancements to its antiboycott enforcement strategy. As part of its implementation of this updated enforcement strategy, BIS has both expanded the scope of required antiboycott reports and flagged antiboycott compliance specifically for government contractors. These moves demonstrate how BIS plans to focus its enforcement efforts on Federal contractors.Continue Reading Antiboycott Update for Government Contractors and More