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Five Key Federal Grants Compliance Tips as COVID-19 Comes More Under Control

by David B. Robbins, David W. DeBruin, Rebecca Fate, Emily A. Merrifield, and Andrew J. Plague

Colleges and universities have grappled with many challenging issues throughout the COVID-19 crisis, but federally sponsored research has generally provided stable and (comparatively) uncomplicated revenue- and work-streams through this period. In some cases, federal grants were easier to obtain and comply with as additional funding came available through the CARES Act and federal guidance reduced certain compliance requirements. Ongoing compliance efforts may have suffered as a result. As the economy creeps back toward normal, compliance takes on added importance once again.

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New Directions on U.S. Sanctions

by Rachel K. Alpert, Julian J. Ginos, and Rebecca Fate

Last month’s confirmation hearings for Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Secretary of State Antony Blinken have shed more light on the Biden administration’s approach to key sanctions programs. At a high level, human rights considerations are expected to loom larger in sanctions strategy going forward. Other systemic changes may be afoot as well; Yellen plans to direct Adewale Adeyemo, the nominee for Deputy Treasury Secretary, to conduct an overall review of U.S. sanctions policy, and the Biden administration has also ordered a review of sanctions as possible hindrances to COVID-19 response efforts. Below are seven areas of interest along with key takeaways thus far.

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