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We recently reported1 on the Government Accountability Office's (GAO) decision in AttainX.2 As we explained, the AttainX decision is noteworthy because the GAO held that, notwithstanding the fact that a solicitation does not require examples from the joint venture itself or the individual members, the Small Business Administration's (SBA) regulations require the agency to evaluate each joint venture member individually when the joint venture itself does not demonstrate that it has the required experience...

The hemp industry's explosive growth following the 2018 Farm Bill has produced a number of consequences, some intended and many more almost certainly never considered by lawmakers. The development of THC acetate ester (THCO), a synthetic substance created from hemp, almost certainly falls within the latter category. Recently, THCO has gained substantial popularity. In a Feb. 13, 2023, letter, however, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) stated that delta-8 and delta-9 THCO—unlike delta-8 and delta-10 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) that is naturally derived from hemp—fall within the Controlled Substances Act's (CSA) definition of "marijuana...

Bradley attorney Robert Maddox was quoted in American Banker on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) decrease in enforcement actions and lagging employee morale under the leadership of CFPB Director Rohit Chopra. The CFPB opened 25 new enforcement investigations in fiscal year 2022, compared with 64 in fiscal year 2021, explained Maddox. Under the Biden administration, many issues do not escalate into an enforcement issue or are not disclosed. Maddox said Chopra is using a wide range of tools, from issuing advisory opinions to using the bully pulpit, to encourage financial institutions to adopt pro-consumer policies...

 Bradley attorney Elisha Kobre talked with Law360 about the False Claims Act (FCA) scienter requirement and what qualifies as a “substantial and unjustifiable risk.” Scienter is action taken by defendants that implies knowledge of their wrongdoing. Justice Clarence Thomas challenged the Seventh Circuit’s finding that the FCA defendants had an “objectively reasonable view” of an ambiguous policy, with Thomas citing scienter on behalf of the defendants as a “reckless disregard” of the truth...

Significant issues can arise during the three phases of the design and construction process. Effective planning, performance and completion are critical to the success of any construction project. So is informed counsel that addresses a variety of business issues, including mergers and...

The Declassified blog offers commentary and insights on the latest class action suits, significant class action opinions, relevant changes to laws and rules, and important class action trends. Declassified covers topics ranging from significant Supreme Court and appellate court decisions regarding...

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