By David B. Robbins and Peter J. Eyre on Posted in Legal Developments,PodcastCrowell & Moring’s “Fastest 5 Minutes” is a biweekly podcast that provides a brief summary of significant government contracts legal and regulatory developments that no government contracts lawyer or executive should be without. This latest edition is hosted by partners David Robbins and Peter Eyre and includes updates on the STOP FWA program, the fiscal… Continue Reading
By David B. Robbins, Angela B. Styles and Peter J. Eyre on Posted in Legal Developments,Suspension & DebarmentSuspension and debarment practice in 2017 is very different than it was just five or 10 years ago, and it continues to evolve. Historically active programs, such as the Department of the Air Force, show few actions initiated in the last three months, while the Environmental Protection Agency has been heavily involved in excluding contractors… Continue Reading
By Alan W. H. Gourley, Brian Tully McLaughlin and Jason M. Crawford on Posted in False Claims,Legal DevelopmentsOn May 16, 2017, the Fourth Circuit issued a decision in United States ex rel. Omar Badr v. Triple Canopy, holding that the Government had properly alleged an implied certification claim under the standard articulated by the Supreme Court in Universal Health Servs. v. United States ex rel. Escobar, 136 S. Ct. 1989 (2016). In… Continue Reading
By David B. Robbins on Posted in Legal DevelopmentsCrowell & Moring’s “Fastest 5 Minutes” is a biweekly podcast that provides a brief summary of significant government contracts legal and regulatory developments that no government contracts lawyer or executive should be without. This latest edition is hosted by partner David Robbins and includes updates on the GAO Data Act report and Organization Conflicts of… Continue Reading
By Crowell & Moring on Posted in Cybersecurity,Legal DevelopmentsMany of the panels last week at Crowell & Moring’s Ounce of Prevention Seminar garnered special attention in this presidential transition year, and the cybersecurity session was no exception. The panel featured Paul Rosen, who joined Crowell & Moring as a partner on April 27. Paul most recently served as chief of staff to former… Continue Reading
By Crowell & Moring on Posted in Cost/Cost Accounting,Cybersecurity,International Contracting/FCPA,Legal DevelopmentsWe’ve wrapped up our preview posts, which gave a sneak peek at just a few of tomorrow and Friday’s OOPS panels, including investigations, privacy and cybersecurity, international procurement, and cost and pricing issues. It’s not too late to register for the event! Click here for details and directions. We’ll see you tomorrow at the Renaissance Hotel… Continue Reading
By Elizabeth Buehler on Posted in Cost/Cost Accounting,Legal DevelopmentsDuring the past year, we have continued to see developments on cost and pricing issues, particularly with respect to the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA”). On May 5, 2017 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, Crowell & Moring attorneys Terry Albertson, David Bodenheimer, Chris Haile, Steve McBrady and Liz Buehler will highlight some of the… Continue Reading
By Jana del-Cerro on Posted in International Contracting/FCPA,Legal DevelopmentsThe Trump Administration’s first 100 days shed little light on how it will reconcile an America First trade policy with insistence on more robust defense spending by our allies. On May 5, 2017, at 8:30 AM Eastern, Crowell & Moring attorneys Adelicia Cliffe, Alan Gourley, Yuan Zhou, and Jana del-Cerro will lead a discussion highlighting… Continue Reading
By Kate M. Growley on Posted in Cybersecurity,Legal DevelopmentsThe contracting community is hurrying to keep pace with the bevy of recent privacy and cybersecurity requirements incorporated into their government contracts across all agencies. On May 4, 2017, at 1:45 PM Eastern, Crowell & Moring attorneys Evan Wolff, Peter Miller, Mark Ries, and Kate Growley will lead a discussion to help contractors wrap their… Continue Reading
By Gail D. Zirkelbach on Posted in Events,Legal DevelopmentsAlthough companies often conduct internal investigations in the normal course of business, recent developments suggest that companies need to reconsider certain aspects of how they structure their investigations to avoid potential new downfalls. On May 4, 2017 at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington, Crowell & Moring attorneys Gail Zirkelbach, Steve Byers, Jacintha Alves and Judy… Continue Reading
By Crowell & Moring on Posted in Cost/Cost Accounting,Cybersecurity,International Contracting/FCPA,Legal DevelopmentsThe Government Contracts Group is counting down to Crowell & Moring’s 33rd annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar (OOPS), which will be held on May 4 and 5 at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington. This year’s seminar, “Strategizing for Government Contractors’ Game Plan Under the New Administration,” will provide insider insight and practical advice across a… Continue Reading
By Peter J. Eyre on Posted in Legal DevelopmentsCrowell & Moring’s “Fastest 5 Minutes” is a biweekly podcast that provides a brief summary of significant government contracts legal and regulatory developments that no government contracts lawyer or executive should be without. This latest edition is hosted by partner Peter Eyre and includes updates on the creation of OAI, recent relevant litigation, and the… Continue Reading
By David B. Robbins and Peter J. Eyre on Posted in Legal DevelopmentsCrowell & Moring’s “Fastest 5 Minutes” is a biweekly podcast that provides a brief summary of significant government contracts legal and regulatory developments that no government contracts lawyer or executive should be without. This latest edition is hosted by partners Peter Eyre and David Robbins and includes updates on the budget, an FCA case in… Continue Reading
By David B. Robbins on Posted in Legal DevelopmentsCrowell & Moring’s “Fastest 5 Minutes” is a biweekly podcast that provides a brief summary of significant government contracts legal and regulatory developments that no government contracts lawyer or executive should be without. This latest edition is hosted by partner David Robbins and includes updates on GAO’s Whistleblower Protections Pilot Program, the latest from the… Continue Reading
By Peter J. Eyre and David B. Robbins on Posted in Legal DevelopmentsCrowell & Moring’s “Fastest 5 Minutes” is a biweekly podcast that provides a brief summary of significant government contracts legal and regulatory developments that no government contracts lawyer or executive should be without, with the latest edition hosted by partners David Robbins and Peter Eyre and including updates on DOJ Fraud Section guidance, GSA OIG’s… Continue Reading
By Peter J. Eyre and David B. Robbins on Posted in Legal DevelopmentsCrowell & Moring’s “Fastest 5 Minutes” is a biweekly podcast that provides a brief summary of significant government contracts legal and regulatory developments that no government contracts lawyer or executive should be without, with the latest edition hosted by partners David Robbins and Peter Eyre and including updates on DoD and NASA reports, the Anti-Kickback… Continue Reading
By Peter J. Eyre and David B. Robbins on Posted in Legal DevelopmentsCrowell & Moring’s “Fastest 5 Minutes” is a biweekly podcast that provides a brief summary of significant government contracts legal and regulatory developments that no government contracts lawyer or executive should be without, with the latest edition hosted by partners David Robbins and Peter Eyre and including updates on the latest executive orders by President… Continue Reading
By Elizabeth Buehler, Robert Burton, Lorraine M. Campos and Peter J. Eyre on Posted in Legal DevelopmentsContinuing his trend of fulfilling the promises set forth in his Contract with the American Voter, President Trump, on January 30, 2017, issued an Executive Order mandating the elimination of at least two existing regulations for every new regulation issued. In particular, the order explains that “whenever an executive department or agency…publicly proposes for notice… Continue Reading
By Steve McBrady, Skye Mathieson and Charles Baek on Posted in Legal DevelopmentsThe Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals published its FY16 Report of Transactions and Proceedings, which provides statistics regarding the adjudication of appeals between contractors and the Army, Navy, Air Force, Corps of Engineers, DLA, DCMA, CIA, NASA, other Defense agencies, and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. This year’s report once again reflects the… Continue Reading
By Peter J. Eyre and Daniel R. Forman on Posted in Legal DevelopmentsWe have already seen many changes from the new administration and it seems more and more are happening every day. What more can you expect and how will this effect government contractors? The team of Crowell & Moring lawyers from our Government Contracts, Labor & Employment, White Collar, Corporate and Privacy & Cybersecurity practice groups… Continue Reading
By David B. Robbins, J. Chris Haile and Steve McBrady on Posted in Legal DevelopmentsMany companies who work with government agencies are concerned this week as several news outlets have run stories about contract and grant “freezes” at the Environmental Protection Agency and potentially at other agencies. The new administration has provided few details about the freezes, their objectives, the programs affected, or whether there are more to come. … Continue Reading
By Gail D. Zirkelbach, Kris D. Meade, Christine Hawes, Jason M. Crawford, Charles Baek and Jillian Ambrose on Posted in Legal DevelopmentsOn January 13, 2017, the FAR Council released a final rule (available here) that: (1) prohibits agencies from contracting with entities that require employees/subs to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements that restrict the lawful reporting of waste, fraud, or abuse; and (2) requires bidders on federal contracts to certify that they do not utilize… Continue Reading
