USAID: Considerations for Contractors, Recipients

Government Contracts attorneys David Black and Eric Crusius co-authored Federal News Network article analyzing the significant challenges faced by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and its contracting community following a presidential executive order that paused foreign assistance programs. The authors discuss the legal implications of this move and potential remedies available to contractors amid the administration's actions to merge USAID with the U.S. Department of State and terminate ongoing contracts. Lastly, they highlight the importance of understanding the legal protections for contractors and recipients, emphasizing the need for proactive measures in response to wholesale contract pauses and terminations.

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