Legal and Regulatory
Government Shutdown Puts Added Burdens on Federal Contractors
It has officially been two weeks since the government shut down, and federal contractors are feeling it.
By Jake Scott
October 14, 2025
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Legal and Regulatory
by Jake Scott
Jacob W. Scott is a partner in Smith Currie Oles’ D.C. Metro Area office, where he focuses his practice on federal construction contracting. He may be reached at: jwscott@smithcurrie.com.
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