On Federal News Network's Off the Shelf podcast, Jason Workmaster provides an in-depth update on key policy developments and legal trends affecting government contractors. Workmaster discusses the administration's Equal Employment Opportunity/Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (EEO/DEI) Executive Order (EO) and its impact on contractors. He highlights a new certification requirement introduced by the EO, which could increase Civil False Claims Act liability for government contractors. Workmaster also examines the newly proposed organizational conflict of interest Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rule. Looking ahead, he considers the possibility that the new Congress may repeal some final rules issued by the Biden administration under the Congressional Review Act, noting that timing and Congressional workload will influence whether these rules are repealed. Finally, Workmaster shares his insights on the Federal Circuit's ACLR decision regarding the adequacy of commercial record-keeping practices.

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