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J. Chris Haile

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Steel and Aluminum Tariffs: Recovery and Risk Reduction for Federal Contractors

By Peter J. Eyre, J. Chris Haile, Steve McBrady, Brian Tully McLaughlin and Gail D. Zirkelbach on Posted in Cost/Cost Accounting, Legal Developments
On March 1, the President announced his intention to impose tariffs of 25% on all imported steel and 10% on all imported aluminum. A more formal announcement of the tariffs is expected in the coming week and, while many might have been surprised by the timing of the President’s initial statement, it came after a… Continue Reading

Fastest 5 Minutes, The Podcast Gov’t Contractors Can’t Do Without

By Peter J. Eyre, J. Chris Haile and Elizabeth Buehler on Posted in Legal Developments, Podcast
This week’s episode covers commercial items and the 809 report, and is hosted by Peter Eyre, Chris Haile, and Elizabeth Buehler. Crowell & 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. Listen: Crowell.com | PodBean | SoundCloud | iTunes … Continue Reading

Contract and Grant Freezes at EPA: What Contractors and Awardees Can Do to Prepare, and to Protect Themselves

By David B. Robbins, J. Chris Haile and Steve McBrady on Posted in Legal Developments
Many 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

Claims Recovery Under Government Contracts

By Steve McBrady, J. Chris Haile, Brian Tully McLaughlin and Skye Mathieson on Posted in Claims
On Thursday, November 19, Crowell & Moring attorneys will discuss using contractor claims as a recovery mechanism under U.S. Government contracts on WFED radio. Listen in at 12:30 pm EST as these practitioners discuss how contractors can use claims as part of an overall strategy to ensure that both parties comply with contract terms and… Continue Reading

C&M Lawyers Conduct Live Webinar on Government Contract Changes on Wednesday, May 16

By J. Chris Haile on Posted in Legal Developments
At 1 p.m. (Eastern) on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, Crowell & Moring government contracts attorneys Chris Haile and Brian Tully McLaughlin will be conducting a webinar entitled “Government Contract Changes:  How They Impact Your Bottom Line” on behalf of L2 Federal Resources.  During this 90-minute webinar, Chris and Tully will address common types of changes… Continue Reading