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Last mentioned: Mar 11, 2026

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DOJ Eases Ethics Rules to Recruit Private Sector Tech Talent

The Department of Justice has issued a landmark legal opinion allowing federal agencies to hire private-sector technologists who maintain financial or professional ties to their employers. This shift aims to bridge the critical talent gap in AI and cloud computing by removing the 'public service tax' of mandatory equity divestiture.

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