Episodes

  • The Quill & Sword | The FAR & Beyond Episode 24: Intellectual Property 101

    The Quill & Sword | The FAR & Beyond Episode 24: Intellectual Property 101
    Feb 18 2026
    On this Episode, we dive into Intellectual Property (IP) Law. We discuss the different types of IP and discuss IP at basic 101 level. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/ or on Facebook (tjaglcs), Instagram (tjaglcs), or LinkedIn (school/tjaglcs).
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    18 mins
  • The Quill & Sword | The FAR & Beyond Episode 23: Fiscal Law Updates with GAO

    The Quill & Sword | The FAR & Beyond Episode 23: Fiscal Law Updates with GAO
    Feb 11 2026
    On this Episode, Ms. Kristine Hassigner from the Government Accountability Office joins us to talk about 2025 Fiscal Law updates. We deep dive into some of the Impoundment Control Act decisions from this past year. Cases discussed: Dep’t of the Interior—Applicability of the Impoundment Control Act to Pause of Large-Scale Water Recycling and Reuse Program, B-337233 (Comp. Gen. July 23, 2025); Dep’t of Homeland Sec.—Application of the Impoundment Control Act to Reductions in Force, B-337366 (Comp. Gen. July 31, 2025); Inst. of Museum and Libr. Servs.—Applicability of the Impoundment Control Act to Reduction of Agency Functions, B-337375 (Comp. Gen. June 16, 2025). Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/ or on Facebook (tjaglcs), Instagram (tjaglcs), or LinkedIn (school/tjaglcs).
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    18 mins
  • The Quill & Sword | The FAR & Beyond Episode 22: AI Hallucinations in Bid Protests

    The Quill & Sword | The FAR & Beyond Episode 22: AI Hallucinations in Bid Protests
    Feb 4 2026
    On this Episode, Mr. Robert Neil, Army’s Contract Litigation and Intellectual Property Division, and Ms. Erika Whelan Retta, Air Force’s Acquisitions, Fiscal Law and Litigation Directorate, join us this week to talk about AI hallucinations. We talk about recent case decisions and the impact AI has on Bid Protests. Cases discussed: Raven Investigations & Security Consulting, LLC, B-423447, May 7, 2025, 2025 CPD ¶ 112; Oready, LLC, B-423649 et al., Sept. 25, 2025, 2025 CPD ¶ 238; Sanders v. USA, No. 1:2024cv01301 (Fed. Cl. 2025). Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/ or on Facebook (tjaglcs), Instagram (tjaglcs), or LinkedIn (school/tjaglcs).
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    23 mins
  • The Quill & Sword | The FAR & Beyond Episode 21: GAO 2025 Bid Protest Update with GAO

    The Quill & Sword | The FAR & Beyond Episode 21: GAO 2025 Bid Protest Update with GAO
    Jan 28 2026
    On this Episode, Mr. Edward Goldstein from the Government Accountability office joins us to talk about Bid Protests. We discuss all the new updates from 2025, AI hallucinations, and more. Cases discussed: Raven Investigations & Security Consulting, LLC, B-423447, May 7, 2025, 2025 CPD ¶ 112; Oready, LLC, B-423649 et al., Sept. 25, 2025, 2025 CPD ¶ 238; S2 Analytical Solutions, LLC, B-422281.3, Dec. 20, 2024, 2024 CPD ¶ 286. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/ or on Facebook (tjaglcs), Instagram (tjaglcs), or LinkedIn (school/tjaglcs).
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    25 mins
  • The Quill & Sword | The FAR & Beyond Episode 20: The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul with Army OGC

    The Quill & Sword | The FAR & Beyond Episode 20: The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul with Army OGC
    Jan 21 2026
    On this Episode, we discuss the new Revolutionary FAR Overhaul with Mr. Adam Caudle from the Army Office of Government Counsel. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/ or on Facebook (tjaglcs), Instagram (tjaglcs), or LinkedIn (school/tjaglcs).
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    31 mins
  • The Quill & Sword | The FAR & Beyond Episode 18: The History of the GPC and Commercial Platforms

    The Quill & Sword | The FAR & Beyond Episode 18: The History of the GPC and Commercial Platforms
    Jan 7 2026
    On this Episode, we discuss the History of the Government Purchase Card (GPC). We also talk about the Commercial Platforms available for use with the GPC. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/ or on Facebook (tjaglcs), Instagram (tjaglcs), or LinkedIn (school/tjaglcs).
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    25 mins
  • The Quill & Sword | The FAR & Beyond Episode 17: The Warfighting Acquisition Strategy

    The Quill & Sword | The FAR & Beyond Episode 17: The Warfighting Acquisition Strategy
    Dec 17 2025
    On this Episode, we talk about the new Warfighting Acquisition Strategy. We discuss the five pillars and what each one of them is hoping to achieve and change. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/ or on Facebook (tjaglcs), Instagram (tjaglcs), or LinkedIn (school/tjaglcs).
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    23 mins