In his first few days in office, President Trump issued several executive orders (“EOs”) and memoranda, many of which may have implications for federal contractors and grant recipients, including the following:
States are Taking Action on Artificial Intelligence. It is a Trend That is Likely to Continue
Artificial intelligence is now a mainstay in our daily lives. It’s in our phones and computers. It helps us draft emails and learn math. It recommends purchases and guides our online searches. It’s everywhere—and every sign suggests that it’s here to stay.
Unsurprisingly, the Federal Government has shown a lot of interest in artificial intelligence
Business & Legal Developments | January 2025
Looking back at 2024, it’s clear that the venture capital landscape has experienced a year of both significant transformation and cautious optimism. Throughout the year, recurring themes of technological innovation, strategic investment, and adaptive market behavior have defined the narrative for investors, founders, and other stakeholders in the startup ecosystem.Another theme for venture capitalists was
Congress Attempts to Revitalize the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act
Since 1986, the little brother to the civil False Claims Act, known as the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 (“PFCRA”), has seen very little use. Section 5203 of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA”) seeks to breathe new life into the law by renaming it the “Administrative False Claims Act
Governmental Practice Cybersecurity and Data Protection: 2024 Recap & 2025 Forecast Alert
To kick off the New Year (and as is now tradition, since we put out a similar Recap & Forecast last year), Sheppard Mullin’s Governmental Practice Cybersecurity & Data Protection Team has prepared a cybersecurity-focused 2024 Recap (highlighting major updates and including links to the resources we put out over the past year) and a
President Biden signs the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
This is the first blog in a series covering the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (“FY 2025 NDAA”). This first blog will cover: (1) NDAA sections affecting acquisition policy and contract administration that may be of greatest interest to government contractors; (2) initiatives that underscore Congress’s commitment to strengthening cybersecurity, both domestically and
State AG Updates: December 19-25, 2024
Each week, Crowell & Moring’s State Attorneys General team highlights significant actions that State AGs have taken. See our State Attorneys General page for more insights. Here are last week’s updates.
Illinois Supreme Court allows attorneys, judges to use artificial intelligence for work
The court set guidelines for AI tool use in a new policy
Business & Legal Developments
Friends,In last month’s newsletter, we reviewed the landscape of artificial intelligence, mergers and acquisitions, and financing.This month, we are analyzing venture capital fund deployment pacing and how it impacts eventual returns.Investor interest in private markets has surged over the past decade, with venture capital emerging as a particularly attractive asset class for its potential to
State AG Blog Updates: November 21-27, 2024
Each week, Crowell & Moring’s State Attorneys General team highlights significant actions that State AGs have taken. See our State Attorneys General page for more insights. Here are last week’s updates.