On March 17, 2026, the Department of Energy (“DOE”) issued a Request for Application (“RFA”) under the Genesis Mission, a White House-led AI initiative announced in November 2025. The RFA, with $293.76 million in anticipated total funding, solicits project proposals for 21 areas ranging from advanced manufacturing and industrial productivity to energy and nuclear physics.
Artificial Intelligence: Preparing for the Next Governance Challenge
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept; it is already reshaping how municipalities operate and deliver services to their communities. From drafting communications to analyzing policy documents, AI tools are increasingly being used by borough officials and staff to improve efficiency.
But as these technologies become more common in local government operations, they also
Don’t Panic! How Federal Contractors Should Navigate the Anthropic Designation
In every crisis, half the room runs in circles while the other half picks up a clipboard and starts taking stock. The Anthropic-Pentagon dispute is that crisis, and defense contractors are deciding which half they want to be in.
The short version: The government designated a FedRAMP-authorized, facility-cleared American AI company a national security supply
Orbiting A.I.-deraan? A Disturbance in the Force for the Defense Industrial Base
“I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced.”
When Obi-Wan Kenobi says this in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, he senses that something profound just changed in the galaxy. A powerful presence has vanished. The balance of power
State AG News: Rental Price Fixing, AI Regulation in Healthcare, Student Loans (February 26- March 4, 2026)
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. Below are the updates from February 26-March 4, 2026:
- A coalition of ten attorneys general filed a comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rule to remove
Understanding the Potential Anthropic Ban: Key Considerations for Federal Contractors
Robyn N. Burrows and Merle M. DeLancey, Jr. ● On February 27, 2026, President Trump posted on Truth Social directing all federal agencies to “immediately cease” use of Anthropic’s artificial intelligence (“AI”) technology. Simultaneously, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on X he was designating the company a “supply chain risk to national security” and prohibiting federal contractors from
In the News: Joanna Forster on Surveillance Pricing and AI Chatbots
Joanna Forster shares essential insights on emerging state and federal regulations in artificial intelligence and consumer protection with reporters from Forbes and Bloomberg Law. In Algorithmic And Surveillance Pricing Pushes Retail Into Legal Minefield, Joanna discusses the legal risks associated with AI-driven pricing practices in light of the California AG’s recent investigative sweep into
Quorum Forum Podcast Ep. 101 – Navigating AI’s Impact on the Modern Workplace
Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum Podcast just released Episode 101 featuring Mysi Hall’s recent ILCMA presentation, “Digital Decisions: Navigating AI’s Impact on the Modern Workplace.” In this podcast, Mysi examines the current legal landscape surrounding the use of artificial intelligence in labor relations and employment practices.Highlights:
- The
Legal Landscape: Overview of federal and state regulations, including
Pentagon Releases Artificial Intelligence Strategy
The past month has marked a series of announcements from the Department of War (the “Department”) emphasizing rapid deployment of artificial intelligence (“AI”) industry partnerships. These announcements signal opportunities for not only the defense industrial base, but also nontraditional defense contractors focused on technology and data.
On January 9, 2026, the Department released two key
Finder’s Fees in U.S. Capital Raises: Why Success-Based Payments Create Broker-Dealer Risk
Paying a Finder’s Fee When Raising Capital in the United States: The Success Fee Trap
When raising capital in the United States, companies often run into a common, very avoidable legal problem: paying a “success fee,” “commission,” or “finder’s fee” to the person who introduced an investor.
It feels fair. Someone made a valuable connection,