Introduction: The Executive Order on Ensuring American Space Superiority

On December 18, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order titled “Ensuring American Space Superiority.”[i] The Order establishes four major priorities for the Federal Government’s space policy. To achieve these priorities, …

In the game of political football, succeeding presidents often overturn the actions of their predecessors. President Trump has honed that practice, with a particular focus on overturning many of the Executive Orders and other actions taken by President Biden, including …

Selling a business is often the culmination of years of hard work, but the excitement of receiving a high-stakes Letter of Intent (LOI) can often cloud judgment. Many entrepreneurs delay engaging legal counsel or seek a professional business valuation to …

Introduction

Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) are again in the federal procurement newsfeeds because of new initiatives from the Department of Defense/War (DoD). I’ve represented companies in the negotiation and award of OTAs and taught classes to contractors on what they …

The Optimism Trap in Business Acquisition

Entrepreneurs tend to be very optimistic people as they see opportunities where others do not, especially when buying a business.  This exuberance can lead some to avoid discussing the inherent risks in a prospective …

Protorae Law member Alan Chvotkin was quoted in Law 360’s October 31, 2025, article by senior reporter Madeline Lyskawa addressing the implications for Federal Government contractors of the on-going shutdown of federal activity due to the lapse in appropriations. Commenting …

November 3rd was the last date for public comments on most of the early template changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) “revolutionary” overhaul. Templates for revisions to all of the FAR have now been released. While impressive that …

This prolonged government shutdown demands deliberate and careful attention from federal contractors. Protorae Law PLLC was proud to have Alan Chvotkin, a leader in our Government Contracts practice, serve as a featured expert at the October 10, 2025 …

Protorae Law member Alan Chvotkin was quoted in Law 360’s September 15, 2025, article by senior reporter Madeline Lyskawa covering the General Services Administration’s (GSA) recently published Fall 2025 semiannual regulatory agenda. Commenting on the changes since GSA last published …

“I did it my way,” sings Frank Sinatra in his world-famous anthem to making life choices. Here at Protorae Law, the same can be said for our firm as we reflect on 15 years of providing legal services to our …