North America: Government, Public Sector

With the ever-growing barrage of rhetoric over just how, when, and if, AI will kill us all, the conversation also lends itself to, do we believe it will be AI that kills us, or a bad actor using AI? If I showed you a picture of East Asia at night from space and pointed out that you can’t see North Korea for the lack of available electricity, (It’s 99% blacked out, and only Pyongyang shows a small cluster of light) would you think for a minute that they would have the tech savvy, and high end software, or even hardware, necessary to steal $6.7 billion in crypto since 2017?

The U.S. Department of State has proposed significant revisions to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and U.S. Munitions List (USML), aiming to focus controls on defense articles providing critical military advantages while reducing regulatory burdens on less sensitive items. The proposed changes include targeted decontrols, new exclusions, modifications to the "specially designed" analysis...

The aerospace and defense sector faces unprecedented transformation driven by military conflicts, geopolitical competition, and government intervention reshaping program funding and structure across the United States and Europe. Companies are now expected to function as strategic partners in national security and technological leadership, operating within increasingly complex compliance environments while navigating expanded defense budgets, supply chain security requirements, and evolving procurement frame

On October 9, 2026, the Court of Appeal of Alberta released its decision in Reference re Impact Assessment Act, as amended, 2026 ABCA 320 (2026 IAA Reference)

Canada's Indigenous procurement framework requires more than nominal ownership. Recent scrutiny reveals that businesses must demonstrate meaningful Indigenous control, participation, and economic benefit, while federal buyers face pressure to ensure opportunities translate into real Indigenous economic outcomes. The rules operate at multiple levels, creating a substantive compliance exercise that extends well beyond the familiar "51% Indigenous-owned" threshold.

As Canada marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, how has the legal landscape evolved since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's landmark 2015 report? From the incorporation of UNDRIP into BC law to recent court decisions testing Aboriginal title and DRIPA's legal force, the path from acknowledgment to implementation continues to reshape Indigenous rights and governance in British Columbia.

On October 14, HHS delegated permissive exclusion authority under Section 1128(b) of the Social Security Act to CMS, effective immediately, giving CMS independent power to bar individuals and entities from Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal healthcare programs.

When a congressional inquiry surfaces facts that attract DOJ attention, or an enforcement action triggers legislative scrutiny, companies face a complex challenge: managing investigations across multiple forums where document productions, witness statements, and strategic decisions in one proceeding can reshape risk in another. Understanding how these investigations intersect—and preparing before the second letter arrives—has become essential as the 2026 midterm elections promise to shift oversi

The Divisional Court's decision in Land Design Inc. v. Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corp. establishes critical boundaries for judicial review of procurement decisions and clarifies bidder obligations under no-contact rules. When does a procurement decision become sufficiently public to warrant court intervention, and what responsibility do bidders bear when their employees engage with prohibited government officials during an active RFP process?

Lowenstein lawyers and business services professionals discuss the firm's comprehensive pro bono program, demonstrating how attorneys across all practice areas—from white collar defense to real estate—contribute to matters serving individuals, nonprofits, and communities. The video explores how pro bono work provides meaningful opportunities for client interaction, hands-on responsibility, and professional development while receiving the same attention as billable client matters.

The Court of Appeal for Ontario’s decision in Heegsma v. Hamilton (City)[1] is the latest in a series of cases considering the legality of municipal bylaws and their enforcement in relation to encampments by unhoused individuals.

Lowenstein attorneys and business services professionals share powerful stories of pro bono work that transformed lives and communities. From representing transgender women in federal prisons to helping clients navigate immigration, civil rights, and domestic violence cases, these legal advocates reveal the profound personal and professional impact of providing access to justice for those who need it most.