Addressing Risks From Susman Godfrey
Restricts Federal Access and Contracts with Susman Godfrey Law Firm
What it does
Agencies must suspend Susman employees' security clearances, stop government support, and review or terminate contracts with Susman.
Real-world impact
- Susman employees may lose security clearances and access to federal facilities.
- Federal contractors must disclose ties to Susman, affecting subcontracting and bids.
- Agencies may review and terminate contracts, reducing payments to Susman.
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Summary
This order restricts the federal government's dealings with Susman Godfrey LLP. It directs agencies to suspend active security clearances of Susman employees pending review, identify and stop providing government goods or services to Susman, require contractors to disclose business ties with Susman, and review or terminate contracts where permitted.
The order affects Susman employees, federal contractors, and agencies that hire or work with the firm. It says the actions respond to risks to national security and allegations of racial discrimination linked to Susman's activities.
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