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CBCA reports 2024 FEMA arbitration surges amid steady dispute resolution outcomes

CBCA reports 2024 FEMA arbitration surges amid steady dispute resolution outcomes

The Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) handled 392 new cases in FY 2024, a slight increase from 386 cases in FY 2023, reflecting a steady demand for its services in resolving federal contract disputes. This contradicts a broader trend observed at the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, which

Horizon cutting-room links: Monday, 16 December 2024

Horizon cutting-room links: Monday, 16 December 2024

DC weather: A chance of rain and patchy fog before 8am, then patchy fog and a slight chance of rain between 8am and 9am, then patchy drizzle and patchy fog between 9am and noon, then a chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 49. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Hurdles and hopes in the litigation against spyware firms

Hurdles and hopes in the litigation against spyware firms

Legal action against spyware makers such as NSO Group faces steep challenges, from claims of sovereign immunity to jurisdictional obstacles and strict legal requirements, reports CyberScoop. Victims, including high-profile widow of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Hanan Elatr, struggle to advance cases in US courts. Laws including the 1976 Foreign Sovereign Immunities

House passes $895 billion defense policy bill amid transgender care debate

House passes $895 billion defense policy bill amid transgender care debate

The House passed the fiscal 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Wednesday in a 281-140 vote, authorizing $895 billion in defense spending, as reported in the Journal and elsewhere. The bill includes a contentious provision banning certain transgender medical treatments for minors under Tricare, the military’s healthcare program,

Verizon uses 5G network slicing for enhanced video calling following public-safety trials

Verizon uses 5G network slicing for enhanced video calling following public-safety trials

Verizon is introducing its first consumer-facing feature based on 5G network slicing, a technology that optimizes performance for specific uses by allocating dedicated network resources, reports the Verge. Its new Enhanced Video Calling service promises improved video and audio quality, prioritizing its quality over less critical traffic during network congestion.

SBA writes off $18.6 billion in Covid-era loans amid oversight challenges

SBA writes off $18.6 billion in Covid-era loans amid oversight challenges

The Washington Business Journal is reporting SBA charged off $18.6 billion in Covid Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) in fiscal 2024, representing 6.5 percent of the active $287 billion portfolio. This charge-off rate is notably higher than traditional SBA disaster loans, which typically range between 1.5 and

Horizon cutting-room links: Thursday, 12 December 2024

Horizon cutting-room links: Thursday, 12 December 2024

“FAA Chief to Resign on Trump’s Inauguration Day,” Skift “FAA chief Mike Whitaker said Thursday he would resign on January 20, 2025, which is when President-elect Donald Trump will be inaugurated. Whitaker did not say why he was resigning.” “Google says its breakthrough quantum chip can’t break modern