On December 18, 2025, the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (FY 2026 NDAA) (P.L. 119-60) was signed into law. The Act makes significant changes to defense acquisition, sourcing restrictions, and interactions between the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and the Department of Defense (DOD).
CBCA’s FY 2025 Report – Examining the Numbers
In its recently published FY 2025 Annual Report (Report), the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) provided detailed statistics about appeals involving disputes between contractors and civilian agencies. This past year, the civilian agencies with the highest number of docketed claims at the Board were the Department of Veterans Affairs (70 appeals), the United States
State Enforcement in the Wake of Trump Executive Order Targeting State Regulation of AI
On December 11, President Donald Trump signed an executive order (EO) that establishes a national artificial intelligence (AI) regulatory framework and attempts to preempt enforcement of state AI laws. Titled “Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence,” the EO states that “[i]t is the policy of the United States to sustain and enhance the
North Carolina and Utah AGs Launch AI Task Force
On November 13, North Carolina Attorney General (AG) Jeff Jackson and Utah AG Derek Brown, along with the Attorney General Alliance, announced a task force in conjunction with generative artificial intelligence (AI) developers, including OpenAI and Microsoft, to identify and develop consumer safeguards within AI systems as these technologies continue to rapidly proliferate.
All Things Protest: Shutdown Impact, Heightened Pleading Standards, and AI Usage at GAO
Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, Crowell attorneys cover impacts of the government shutdown on bid protests, GAO’s new pleading standards, and GAO’s dismissal of a
Troutman Pepper Locke Attorneys Attend Annual Meeting on Government Investigations and Civil Litigation
Troutman Pepper Locke is proud to sponsor the Government Investigations & Civil Litigation Institute’s 11th Annual Meeting in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico. Ashley Taylor will be moderating the “Navigating State Jurisdictional Waters: State Attorneys General and Their Reach” session, Ghillaine Reid will be a panelist on the “AI Ethics: Guardrails and Grey Areas in
California Charts the Frontier With First Law Setting Reporting And Compliance Requirements For Powerful “Frontier AI Models”
On September 29, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 53, the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act, into law. The bill will go into effect on January 1, 2026. The act builds upon the recommendations found in the “California Report on Frontier AI Policy,” which was released to the public
From Politics to PR: Navigating Crisis Management
In this episode of Regulatory Oversight, Stephen Piepgrass is joined by Zack Condry, co-founder of Watermark Strategies, to analyze the evolving landscape of crisis management and the critical role of strategic communication in navigating complex issues. They explore effective communication strategies, public relations, and the evolving role of AI in managing crises. Zack shares insights
Balancing Innovation and Compliance: How Technology Is Transforming the Cannabis Industry
The cannabis industry is evolving rapidly, and technology is at the center of this transformation. State-licensed operators are deploying automation tools, robotics, and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen compliance. However, innovation in this space comes with unusual challenges. Cannabis remains federally illegal, which restricts financial services, complicates interstate commerce, and
State AGs’ Continued Focus on Enforcement – With or Without AI Legislation
In this crossover episode of The Good Bot and Regulatory Oversight, Brett Mason, Gene Fishel, and Chris Carlson discuss the latest state laws targeting AI, especially in health care. They break down new legislation in Colorado, Utah, California, and Texas, highlighting differences in scope and enforcement. They also cover how state attorneys general are using