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This section provides useful news and resources such as links to information and assistance sites for legal matters, articles published by Cohen Mohr attorneys, representative cases, and various policies and procedures relevant to our practice areas.

Published on:January 21, 2026

Josh Schnell elected to the Board of Governors of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims Bar Association

Partner Josh Schnell was recently elected to the Board of Governors of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC) Bar Association. Since its founding in 1987, the COFC Bar Association has supported the Court and promoted...

Published on:December 21, 2025

AP – “Some Native Americans draw shocked response over contract to design immigration detention centers”

Josh Schnell was interviewed by the Associated Press regarding allegations of waste, fraud, and abuse in 8(a) set-aside contracts. In the article, which focuses on Department of Homeland Security sole-source 8(a) contracts, Josh stressed the importance...

Published on:December 10, 2025

Client Advisory: Legal Considerations for Africa’s Next Era of Growth

Africa is poised for transformative growth this century, driven by profound demographic, ecological, and economic shifts. The continent is projected to be home to 2.5 billion people by 2050, representing the world’s youngest and fastest-growing workforce. ...

Published on:December 3, 2025

Client Advisory: Protecting Your Interests After Federal Grant Terminations

When a federal grant is terminated, organizations must act promptly to safeguard their rights and position themselves for potential remedies. As organizations prepare closeout packages that comply with 2 CFR Part 200 standards, they should consider...

Published on:November 20, 2025

Cordatis welcomes former US Attorney-Diplomat Muriel Moody Korol as the head of our new Global Operations & Foreign Assistance Practice

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cordatis LLP welcomes former US Attorney-Diplomat Muriel Moody Korol as Partner to lead its Global Operations & Foreign Assistance Practice Washington, D.C. — November 20, 2025 — Cordatis LLP announced today that Muriel...

Published on:September 26, 2025

Cordatis files amicus brief on behalf of 13 Members of Congress

Josh Schnell and Sam Van Kopp filed an amicus brief on behalf of 13 Members of Congress (7 Senators and 6 Representatives) in support of the plaintiffs in NJ et al. v. OMB et al. (D....

Published on:August 28, 2025

“Mystery surrounds $1.2 billion Army contract to build huge detention tent camp in Texas desert”

Partner Josh Schnell was quoted in a recent AP article on the Army's award of a $1.2 billion contract to build and operate an immigration detention facility on Fort Bliss. In the article, Josh discusses some...

Published on:July 11, 2025

Successful GAO Protest Intervention

In a recent GAO protest, a Cordatis team consisting of David Cohen, John O'Brien, and Rhina Cardenal successfully defended our client's task-order contract for telecommunication services from the Social Security Administration. Agreeing with our arguments, GAO...

Published on:June 20, 2025

Cordatis challenges USAID’s termination of the Payne Fellowship Program

A Cordatis team consisting of Josh Schnell and Sam Van Kopp filed a class action complaint in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims challenging USAID's termination of the Payne Fellowship Program. Established in 2012, the Payne...

Published on:April 6, 2025

Funding freezes impact farmers and ranchers

Partner Josh Schnell recently spoke to a large group of farmers, ranchers, and the non-profits that support them about their legal rights with respect to suspended and terminated contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements. Click this post...

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Josh Schnell elected to the Board of Governors of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims Bar Association

AP – “Some Native Americans draw shocked response over contract to design immigration detention centers”

Client Advisory: Legal Considerations for Africa’s Next Era of Growth

Client Advisory: Protecting Your Interests After Federal Grant Terminations

Cordatis welcomes former US Attorney-Diplomat Muriel Moody Korol as the head of our new Global Operations & Foreign Assistance Practice

Cordatis files amicus brief on behalf of 13 Members of Congress

“Mystery surrounds $1.2 billion Army contract to build huge detention tent camp in Texas desert”

Successful GAO Protest Intervention

Cordatis challenges USAID’s termination of the Payne Fellowship Program

Funding freezes impact farmers and ranchers

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