Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. United States: Fifth Amendment Takings Claims for Alleged Disclosures of Trade Secrets and Confidential Information
On January 18, 2024, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims denied, in part, the government’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Vanda) for alleged disclosure of confidentia...
Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, and Minority Business Enterprises: Definitions and Differences in Terms Used by Government Programs
Government contracting programs that promote small business contracting opportunities support certain types of “disadvantaged” business owners, among other small business owners. Some policies are age...