Posts tagged Interim Final Rule

Underscoring the Pressing Need to Avoid Discrimination

Mid-America Milling Case Update. A significant preliminary ruling in Mid-America Milling Co., LLC v. USDOT was issued in 2024 by a federal district court in the Sixth Circuit involving the presumption of disadvantage applied by the U.S. Department of Transportation in administering its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program.

Law Firm, Legal Policy, Minority BusinessGriffin StrongMay 27, 2026minority business, inclusion, IFR, Interim Final Rule

What is the Interim Final Rule (IFR)?

How does the IFR affect Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) eligibility? Whether you are a DBE, or a ACDBE you are directly affected by the USDOT’s new IFR and must take action to recertify your business if you desire to compete on federal contracts as a disadvantaged or minority firm.

Disparity Study, Minority BusinessLois McGregorMarch 5, 2026disparity study, minority business, inclusion, IFR, Interim Final Rule, Writing a narrative for certification