Wiley Government Contracts

In this episode, hosts Scott Felder and Brian Walsh talk with Wiley partner Cara Sizemore about the pleading requirements bid protesters face at both the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC). They discuss GAO's post-Warfighter emphasis on "credible allegations supported by evidence," the practical challenges contractors face when developing protest grounds, and recent court decisions underscoring the importance of thoroughly pleading injunctive relief factors. They also share practical guidance for avoiding common pleading mistakes and positioning protests to survive early dismissal and proceed to a decision on the merits.

In this episode, hosts Brian Walsh and Scott Felder talk with Jon Burd, Wiley's Managing Partner-Elect, as he reflects on nearly 20 years as a member of the Government Contracts Practice – including his pivotal work on a landmark aerial refueling tanker bid protest. They also discuss today's rapidly shifting acquisition landscape, where an influx of commercial and defense tech companies is bringing new energy – and new compliance risks – to the federal marketplace. Jon also shares his perspective on how the government is rethinking contracting vehicles and investment strategies to keep pace with emerging technologies while preserving the transparency and fairness that define the system.

In this episode, hosts Scott Felder and Brian Walsh are joined by Jason McCullough, Diana Shaw, and Nick Peterson of Wiley's White Collar Defense & Government Investigations team for a deep dive into congressional investigations and oversight. Drawing on experience in government, enforcement, and private practice, they examine how investigations work in practice, the tools Congress uses, and the key issue areas drawing heightened scrutiny. Tune in for practical insights on how to better prepare for and navigate the legal, reputational, and collateral risks that can arise when Congress comes calling.

In this episode, Scott Felder and Brian Walsh break down what the FAR and DFARS overhauls actually mean for contractors' intellectual property and data rights. While headlines suggested sweeping reform, the reality is more nuanced: few substantive changes, some contractor-friendly developments, and several long-standing issues left unresolved. From mixed funding rules to data disclosure exceptions, they highlight what contractors can leverage today – and which unresolved issues may shape future rulemaking.

In this episode, government contracts attorneys Scott Felder and Brian Walsh talk with Megan Brown and Erin Joe of Wiley's Privacy, Cyber & Data Governance Practice to explore today's most pressing cyber risks. Megan and Erin share real world insights from advising clients on major incidents – such as ransomware attacks, nation state operations, data exfiltration, and more. Megan and Erin distill lessons from years of incident response and national security work, outlining how organizations can strengthen governance, manage third party risk, conduct effective tabletop exercises, navigate overlapping reporting requirements, and prepare for growing AI related regulatory scrutiny.