Can’t win for losing?

A Cordatis team consisting of Daniel Strouse and Josh Schnell recently persuaded the U.S. Court of Federal Claims to leave their client’s contract in place despite an unfavorable decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Specifically, the Federal Circuit reversed an earlier decision in which the Court of Federal Claims disqualified an earlier awardee based on organizational conflicts of interest. Nevertheless, the Court of Federal of Claims agreed that the mandate rule allowed our client to keep the contract it won as a result of the earlier protest. Click here to read the decision.

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In late January, the U.S. Department of State published three final rules implementing the Protecting Human Flourishing in Foreign Assistance Policy (PHFFA Policy). Effective February 26, 2026, these rules introduce new conduct restrictions, operational requirements, and compliance obligations for organizations receiving U.S. foreign assistance. Click the link for our client alert on these new requirements.
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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 justice in disputes between the United States government and its citizens.
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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 of competition and transparency in federal contracting. Click the link to read the article in Politico.