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Defense Contracting
January 2019
Reasons to Outsource a Chief Compliance Officer
By John HansonThe outsourcing of high-level management functions is nothing new. -
December 2018
Justice Adopts Corporate Monitoring Policy
By Brian D. MillerIn an Oct. 11 memorandum, “Selection of Monitors in Criminal Division Matters,” Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski provided updated guidance on how the Department of Justice will monitor corporations that may have engaged in misconduct. -
November 2018
The Nexus Between Cyber and Ethics
By Brian E. SweeneyIn September, Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan commented that the Pentagon intends to hold industry accountable for improved cybersecurity, and in that regard “we’re in a new world.” -
September 2018
Other Transaction Authority - Big Rewards, Risks
By Angela StylesFor decades, the Department of Defense has struggled to keep pace with modern technology. -
July 2018
Uncertainty Persists Around Alien Tort Statute
By Laura Alexander and Christopher HaleAs defense contractors pursue an increasing array of opportunities abroad, they must remain mindful of the risks of civil liability and lawsuits brought against them in U.S. courts by foreign victims of human rights abuses. -
June 2018
We May Not Be as Ethical as We Think We Are
By Jeffrey M. KaplanJudge Learned Hand famously said: “The spirit of liberty is the spirit that is not too sure that it is right.” Many believe it was a profound statement. But what — if anything — does it have to do with ethics? -
May 2018
How to Handle Ethics-Related Disputes
By David RobbinsProper business ethics is not only good business, but also required by the Federal Acquisition Regulation. However, there are times when contractors and the government do not have the same view of what proper business ethics are. -
April 2018
The Corporate Monitor: An Enigma No More
By Amy E. McDougalIt is a piece of paper that sends chills up any government contractor’s spine — the Notice of Proposed Suspension or Debarment for an ethical failure. -
March 2018
For Those Confused About Sexual Harassment
By Anne R. HarrisA colleague recently relayed a conversation with a male business executive client who was seeking clarity on do’s and don’ts to avoid crossing the line with regard to sexual harassment. Kudos for wanting to do the right thing, but this person said things such as, “If I’m on a business trip with a female employee, why can’t I suggest we meet in my hotel room? -
March 2018
An Assessment Tool for Measuring Ethical Fitness
By Joan Elise DubinskyIt was once said that measuring a corporation’s commitment to ethics was like nailing Jell-O to the wall.
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