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Jenner & Block Named Law Firm of the Year, Earned Additional Honors Across Categories by The American Lawyer 2025 Industry Awards
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Chicago Bar Association Names Jenner & Block Law Firm of the Year
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Jenner & Block Partner Matthew Haws Joins Faculty of the Prestigious Federal Publications Seminars
Jenner & Block Partner Matthew Haws has been named faculty of the prestigious Federal Publications Seminars. Matt, a member of the firm’s Government Contracts and Grants Practice, will teach the three-day Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) course at all of the Federal Publications weeklong conferences this year: La Jolla from May 8 to 10, Hilton Head from July 24 to 26, and Las Vegas from September 11 to 13. This program is a comprehensive course in contract requirements related to the CAS, with ke
Partner Matthew Haws joined Federal News Network’s Federal Drive with Tom Temin for a conversation about the latest guidance from the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force regarding the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors. During the radio program, Mr. Haws discussed the implications of the new guidance and what’s next for contractors.
2021 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll Recognizes 70 Jenner & Block Lawyers
The District of Columbia Courts, in partnership with the DC Access to Justice Commission and the DC Bar Pro Bono Center, announced their 2021 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll honorees. Thirty-nine Jenner & Block lawyers were recognized in this year’s class for contributing 50 hours or more of pro bono service to those who cannot afford legal counsel. Thirty-one lawyers achieved the High Honor distinction for providing 100 hours or more.
Publications
Parallel Enforcement Proceedings: Focus on Government Cost Accounting, The Government Contractor
In an article for The Government Contractor, Partners David Robbins, Matt Haws, and Jen Lee explained an emerging trend of Government agencies paying increased attention to government contracts cost accounting issues. The article explains two recent enforcement resolutions that exemplify the increased cost and accounting risk and provides key takeaways for practitioners.
Client Alert: Here We Go Again – Working Through a Government Shutdown
The government shutdown clock strikes “zero hour” on September 30, and government contractors and federal fund recipients are once again left wondering what will happen. We have been writing these alerts and client updates for years now, and the government is no better at managing its budget. So here we go again.
On November 11, 2022, the FAR Council issued a proposed rule to implement section 5(b)(i) of Executive Order 14030. Executive Order 14030, issued by President Biden on May 20, 2021, began the regulatory process to require “major Federal suppliers” to publicly disclose greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate-related financial risk and to set reduction targets. The proposed FAR rule lays out the specifics of these requirements and to whom they will apply.
Podcasts
Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 28
Partner David Robbins discusses The Boeing Company v. the United States in Episode 28 of the Government Contracts Legal Round-Up. The litigation could decide the fate of the controversial FAR cost accounting rule and clarify the jurisdictional rules that apply when contractors challenge the validity of FAR provisions and other procurement regulations. Mr. Robbins also shares key takeaways from two important bid protest decisions: Async-Nu Microsystems, Inc., B-419614.5, B-419614.6 and ASRC Fed
Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 27
Episode 27 of the Government Contracts Legal Round-Up features an unusual FOIA request related to the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program and two notable bid protest and claims cases: G4S Secure Integration LLC, et al., v. United States and The Tolliver Group, Inc. v. United States. Partner David Robbins outlines the issues raised in these cases and key takeaways for contractors seeking to protect information in their EEO-1 Type 2 reports.
The Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 26
In Episode 26 of the Government Contracts Legal Round-Up, Partner David B. Robbins leverages his experience as a former acting Suspending and Debarring Official for the US Air Force to provide insights into Senators Warren and Lujan’s recent request regarding the Department of Justice’s use of its debarment authority. He also explains the implications of the latest of a dense line of decisions interpreting FOIA Exemption 4, and significant bid protest and claims cases.
Client Alerts
Department of War Suspends CMMC Phase II—But Compliance Obligations Remain, As Does Enforcement Risk
On July 13, 2026, the Department of War (DoW) announced the immediate suspension of the Phase II requirements of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, which had been scheduled to take effect on November 10, 2026. The suspension, memorialized in a memorandum dated July 10, 2026, and signed by DoW Chief Information Officer Kirsten Davies, also halts the pending Phase III and Phase IV implementation milestones and directs a comprehensive, 60-day review of the program.
The Fix Is In: Cost-Reimbursable Contracts Are Out
On April 30, 2026, President Trump issued an Executive Order that fundamentally shifts the “default” posture of federal acquisitions. Under the EO, fixed-price contracts and performance-based contracts become the “default and preferred method” of federal procurement. All non-fixed-price contracts—including cost-reimbursement, time-and-materials, and labor-hour—now require written justification, and those exceeding specified dollar thresholds require formal approval (with narrow exceptions).
Department of War Announces Broad Acquisition Reform Initiatives
On November 10, 2025, the Secretary of War released three memoranda and an acquisition reform strategy directing systemic reform across the defense acquisition landscape. The overarching theme of these reform initiatives is moving with urgency, prioritizing the integration of innovative capabilities, and accelerating a preference for commercial contracting.
Events
“Intermediate Government Contracts Training,” Jenner & Block and Pub K
Jenner & Block and Pub K, a resource of news and insights for the professional contract law community, are collaborating to provide a CLE that will explore intermediate government contracts and grants topics. CLE credit will be available through Pub K.
Partner Matt Haws spoke at the Federal Publications Seminars’ 2023 Small & Medium Business GovCon Forum. His panel, called “The Regulatory Panel- Rules, Relevancy & Requirements,” focused on the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), which provides contractors with significant regulatory guidance and clauses to comply with. Matt discussed how understanding and implementing Executive Orders and new changes to guidance, regulations, and programs impacting federal contractors can be complicated, dau
“Dispute Issues that Matter to Your Small Business Now,” 2022 Small & Medium Business GovCon Forum
On June 7, Partner Matthew Haws and Special Counsel Carla Weiss will lead a webinar at the 2022 Small & Medium Business GovCon Forum on the ways disputes can affect the small business journey through government contracting. The presentation, part of the 2022 Small & Medium Business GovCon Forum hosted by Federal Publications Seminars, will walk attendees through the types of disputes small businesses should be thinking about, focusing on best practices for small businesses seeking to avoid costl