R. Jeffrey SmithCenter for Public IntegrityWebsitewww.publicintegrity.orgConnectEmail202-466-1300 Professional Biography R. Jeffrey Smith is a reporter for iWatch News. More Legal and Business Bylines From R. Jeffrey Smith Democratic Platform Offers Hints at how Obama Would Handle Defense in Second Term - (Posted On Thursday, September 06, 2012) Are Nuclear Weapons Contractors’ Millions in Campaign Contributions Buying Favors? - (Posted On Sunday, June 10, 2012) Former U.S. Nuclear Commander Startles with Proposal to Cut Weapons Arsenal by 80% - (Posted On Saturday, May 19, 2012) Defense cuts widely supported: Young, old, Republicans, Democrats, men, women all say they favor whopping reductions in military spending. - (Posted On Friday, May 11, 2012) Pentagon Failed to Protect Whistleblowers - (Posted On Tuesday, May 08, 2012) Hiding at the Back of the Budget Book: Defense Department's 2013 budget - (Posted On Friday, March 16, 2012) Sending Troops Home Could Pave Way for More Non-Competitive Defense Contracting - (Posted On Saturday, October 22, 2011) Current Legal Analysis President Trump Takes Additional Actions on Reciprocal Tariffs, Shipping, and Digital Services Taxes by: Nathaniel B. Bolin , David R. Allman “Claims” Under the FCA, §1983 Claim Denials on Failure-to-Exhaust Grounds, and Limits to FSIA’s Expropriation Exception - SCOTUS Today by: Stuart M. Gerson Michigan Overhauls Paid Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Laws by: Adam S. Forman , Daniel J. Glicker Federal Court Preliminarily Blocks Key Parts of President Trump’s Orders Restricting DEI at Private Employers by: T. Scott Kelly , Nonnie L. Shivers Québec’s Bold Proposal: Empowering Authorities to Safeguard Public Welfare During Work Stoppages by: Kevin MacNeill , Ryan Martin Beltway Buzz, February 21, 2025 by: James J. Plunkett Second Circuit Upholds Reverse Redlining Verdict Against Mortgage Lender by: A.J. S. Dhaliwal , Mehul N. Madia Trump Executive Order Requires Independent Agencies to Submit Regulations for Presidential Review by: A.J. S. Dhaliwal , Mehul N. Madia Upcoming Events Feb 25 2025 Navigating Double Patenting in the USPTO Era of Rulemaking Mar 5 2025 Workplace Wellness: Managing Stress & Anxiety for Peak Performance in Uncertain Times Feb 25 2025 Trade Secrets and Patents: A Comprehensive Approach to Protecting Intellectual Property Feb 26 2025 Recharge Your Battery Knowledge: An Overview of U.S. and EU Regulatory Requirements Print
