On September 3rd, I had the pleasure of presenting on the “Fair Play and Safe Work Places” Executive Order (previously discussed here and here) at the Professional Services Council’s Labor Policy Committee Meeting. This EO, along with several other EOs focused on labor law compliance, is garnering significant attention in the contracting community. Hat
On Wednesday, July 23rd from 11:30 am -1:30 pm, Cathy Kunz will join Rubino & Company to discuss critical issues in cost law. As contractors face more scrutiny and review of their cost and accounting practices, we will address recent cost-related court decisions and legal changes including the new caps on executive compensation, application of
On Tuesday, July 1st from 1-2 pm, Bob Rhoad will join Bates White as moderator on a panel entitled “False Claims Act: Seeking Clarity on Damages and Penalties.” The discussion will center around the more prominent issues where the measurement of FCA damages and penalties remains a matter of close scrutiny, including:
On Wednesday, April 23rd at 1 PM Eastern, join our government contracts attorneys for a webinar entitled: “Intellectual Property Rules in Government Contracts Legal Update: Know Your Technical Data and Patent Rights.” During this 90-minute webinar, we will provide an overview of the key principles governing the rules and regulations relating to rights in technical
Contractors felt the squeeze from budget cutbacks and increased compliance requirements during 2013. As government agencies continue to operate under constrained budgets, competition for the federal contracts will remain intense. What should contractors expect in 2014? Join our Crowell & Moring team on Thursday, January 9 at 1:00 pm EST for a free webinar as
With the HIPAA Final Rule now in place, business associates as well as subcontractors must comply with the entire Security Rule (among other aspects of HIPAA) and face direct liability for the failure to do so. Some entities may be surprised to learn they are subject to HIPAA given the recently expanded definition of “business
At 1:00 pm (Eastern) on September 11, 2013, Crowell & Moring attorneys Peter Eyre and James Peyster will conduct a webinar on behalf of L2 Federal Resources entitled “Procurement Integrity Act: A High Risk Area for Government Contractors.” This 90-minute webinar will explore the Act, the regulations, key bid protest decisions, and recent suspension and
2013 has been a historic year for cybersecurity, privacy and data breach issues. From the President’s Executive Order, to the revised NIST security & privacy controls, and to the groundbreaking Mandiant report on cyber espionage, the pressure is on for companies to secure their handling of sensitive data.
In order to mitigate the risk of data breach, cyber theft, and the loss of trade secrets and other intellectual property, both the government agencies and private companies need to understand the sector-specific rules and requirements for information security, privacy, and data protection. Only after the rules of the road are fully understood can agencies and contractors implement policies to mitigate the risks posed by cyber threats.
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Next Thursday, August 8th, at 1:00 PM Eastern, join me and my colleagues Richard Arnholt and Addie Cliffe as we present a webinar on the sweeping new statutory and regulatory provisions pertaining to avoidance of counterfeit parts. The 2012 National Defense Authorization Act tasked DoD with mitigating the risks posed to its supply chain by
Yes. As significant recipients of federally funded grants and contracts, colleges and universities are feeling the impact of the current environment of federal budget uncertainty – primarily sequestration, continuing resolutions, redirection of funds, and other austerity measures. To explain how these issues impact colleges and universities, Crowell & Moring hosted a webinar focusing on