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Defense Contracting
July 2019
Changes in Treatment of Confidential Info
By Kevin T. Barnett , Peter Hutt II and Nooree LeeIn June, the Supreme Court significantly altered how government agencies will treat confidential commercial information protected from disclosure by Exemption 4 of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) — an issue that recurs repeatedly with respect to information submitted by contractors to government agencies. -
Defense Contracting
July 2019
Compliance Guidance for Smaller Contractors
By Brian E. SweeneyIn April, the Department of Justice issued updated guidance regarding the evaluation of corporate compliance programs to assist prosecutors in deciding whether they were adequate and effective at the time of an offense, as well as at the time of a charging decision. It builds upon earlier guidance and provides further specificity as to the factors the department will consider in their evaluations. -
Defense Contracting
July 2019
Exemptions for Value Added Taxes Often Overlooked
By Stephen Speciale and Matthew LawrenceThe purpose of this article is simple — to provide a basic understanding of value added tax (VAT) and help stakeholders complete sound exemption processes for the Defense Department’s international efforts in foreign countries. -
Defense Contracting
July 2019
Defense Community Must Help Lower-Tier Suppliers
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Budget
July 2019
OTA Agreements Exploding in Popularity
By Jon HarperThe Defense Department is ramping up spending on other transaction authority agreements, according to a recent report by big data analytics firm Govini. -
Air Power
July 2019
Saab to Expand Footprint in U.S.
By Connie LeeSwedish defense contractor Saab is opening a new production facility in West Lafayette, Indiana, that will be focused on building part of the Air Force’s T-X pilot training aircraft. -
Defense Contracting
June 2019
BREAKING: Politicians, Analysts Sound Off on Proposed Raytheon-UTC Merger (Updated)
A day after Raytheon Corp. and United Technologies Corp. proposed its “merger of equals,” analysts and lawmakers sounded off on what would be a seismic shift in the world of defense contracting. -
May 2019
Reduce Risks in Overseas Third-Party Relationships (UPDATED)
By Daniel M. HartnettSmall- and medium-sized defense companies face potentially significant legal, regulatory, financial and reputational risks when engaging with overseas third parties. -
April 2019
IG Report Has Implications for Contractors
By Ryan Burnette , Susan Cassidy and Michael WagnerOn Feb. 25, the Defense Department’s Office of Inspector General issued an audit report analyzing the prices of spare aviation parts purchased by the government from TransDigm Group Inc. The report has important implications for contractors doing business with the Pentagon. -
Army News
March 2019
Army Both Keen, Cautious About OTA Agreements
By Jon HarperMONTEREY, Calif. — The Army is enthusiastic about using other transaction authority agreements to fast-track procurement, but it wants to avoid overplaying its hand, said a senior service official.
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