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 on the impact from stop work orders issued by federal agencies to contractors, Chvotkin noted that “one of the biggest impacts will be on scheduling,” which can cause contractors to incur additional costs and face issues with funding.  Furthermore, he noted, “lifting of the shutdown doesn’t necessarily mean a restoration of 100% of prior funding.”  In addition, Chvotkin said that the longer the shutdown continues, “the more pay for work previously performed, or even work performed during the shutdown, is going to be backed up.”

The article, titled “Contractors Face Rising Costs From Gov’t Shutdown,” is available at Contractors Face Rising Costs From Gov’t Shutdown – Law360 (paywall).

If you have any questions about the effect of the shutdown on contractors while it is still in place, or actions to be taken when the shutdown ends, you can reach Alan at achvotkin@protoraelaw.com.