A recent decision from the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals is a timely reminder that when it comes to stop‑work orders the clause the government actually invokes — not the one it later wishes ...

Since the inauguration of US President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, many companies that hold or support Federal contracts, grants, and other awards have received so-called “stop work orders” or ...

When asked, “Do you use work orders?”, equipment managers respond in frustration and talk about systems that are “too complicated,” “unnecessary,” or “just paperwork.” It is time to think seriously ...

Organizations must “take immediate action” to pause implementation of USAID-funded activities and immediately acknowledge they’ve done so with their contracting officers at USAID. USAID has issued a ...

UPDATE: Jan. 8, 2026: Ørsted’s 924-MW Sunrise Wind project also filed a legal challenge to the Trump administration’s stop work order on Tuesday, asking for an injunction against it from the U.S.

The Riverhead Town Planning Board granted conditional final plat approval for a 16-lot subdivision in Aquebogue, despite a ...