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Lindsay M. Paulin

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New DEI Compliance Requirements for Federal Contractors – What Life Sciences Companies Need to Know

Life sciences companies should be aware of a new contract clause and accompanying guidance from the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (“FAR Council”) implementing President Trump’s Executive Order 14398, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors. Effective April 24, 2026, all new Federal solicitations and contracts subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) must contain a new…

2026 Life Sciences Industry Outlook: Regulatory Environment

Welcome to Part 5 of our 2026 Life Sciences Industry Outlook series. Today, we are wrapping up the week with a review of the regulatory environment for life sciences companies in 2025 and our expectations for what 2026 could bring. In 2025, life sciences companies faced a fast-moving regulatory environment shaped by the Trump administration’s…