The DoD has finally crossed the CMMC finish line, but for contractors, the race is just beginning. With the Final Rule effective Nov. 10, award eligibility will hinge on a “current” CMMC status in SPRS, backed by annual affirmations and strict compliance. The next two months are critical for getting Continue Reading
Conn. Ruling May Help Prevent Abuse Of Anti-SLAPP Statute
Connecticut's anti-strategic lawsuit against public participation, or SLAPP, statute, provides a unique procedural vehicle — the special motion to dismiss — to cut short frivolous litigation that is based on a defendant's constitutionally protected activityUpon a defendant's showing that the Continue Reading
Building Costs and Legal Battles
Christopher Drewry and Kaylin Cook discuss the ever-changing tariff landscape and its particular impact on the construction industry, as many of the tariffs directly affect essential construction materials. Chris and Kaylin share a list of potential disruptions caused by the tariffs, and provide Continue Reading
Feature Comment: Unleashing AI: What The New Federal Action Plan Means For Industry
With the Trump Administration’s AI Action Plan, the Federal Government has made AI development and use a Government-wide priority putting innovation ahead of safety in an effort to position AI as a potential engine of change and growth. Alex Major and Philip Lee discuss how companies can ensure they Continue Reading
‘In Re Columbia Pipeline Merger Litigation’: A Sigh of Relief for Acquirors
The Delaware Supreme Court recently overturned the Court of Chancery decision that found a corporate buyer liable for aiding and abetting in a merger case. The Supreme Court reiterated that an acquiring company can in fact be held liable if there is evidence of actual knowledge of the seller’s Continue Reading
Purchase Price Allocations: Tax and Contractual Aspects
Alan Kornstein and Daniela Gallagher are two of the co-authors of an article that dives into the use of purchase price allocations in contracts for the purchase and sale of business assets. The article goes beyond the income tax consequences and explores alternative drafting approaches and the Continue Reading
Perspectives: A Warning to Policyholders—Contractual Suit Limitation Provision Traps
Business Insurance publishes an article authored by partners David Kane, Steven Weisman, and Gregory Horowitz on the importance of understanding suit limitation provisions in commercial insurance policies and provides practical steps to avoid disputes regarding them. Continue Reading
Changing the Guard at the Cybersecurity Fortress: New Executive Order Redefines Landscape for Federal Contractors
On June 6, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a new executive order, “Sustaining Select Efforts to Strengthen the Nation’s Cybersecurity” (Executive Order), ushering in sweeping reforms for federal cybersecurity policy. This directive targets five high-impact areas: secure software development, Continue Reading
So Long Transfer Act: We Won’t Miss You
Jane Warren authors an article for the CT Business and Industry Association on the new regulations that are set to replace the decades-old CT Transfer Act on March 1, 2026. The new regulations call for addressing contamination based on when property owners discover new or historic releases, Continue Reading
Practical Guidance and Observations on Terminations of Grants and Cooperative Agreements
The swift actions of the second Trump administration have resulted in suspensions and terminations of broad swaths of contracts and grants. In this article, Andrew Hamilton offers practical guidance regarding terminations of awards used by the United States government to expend appropriated funds by Continue Reading