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Contracting
December 2022
The Ethics of Hiring Former Government Employees
By Aron C. Beezley , Nathaniel J. Greeson and Patrick R. QuigleyThere’s a common quip in Washington that federal employees leaving their jobs to work in the private sector are “going to the Dark Side.” -
Contracting
October 2022
What You Don't Know About Lobbying Does Hurt You
By Gene MoranThere are three categories of lobbying in the defense industry: those who lobby; those who lobby but don’t think they lobby; and those who have no real awareness of how lobbying could help them. -
Ethics
September 2022
Ethical, Legal Considerations for Remote Work
By Peter Eyre and M. Yuan ZhouAs contractors settle into this “new normal,” it is also important that they remain vigilant to the ethical considerations and challenges that can arise in remote work environments, which are still relatively new to many companies. -
Business Trends
August 2022
Court Protects Closely Guarded Vendor Lists
By David RikkersSuccessful companies are investing in efforts to create and maintain effective supply bases that best meet their needs, as well as replace suppliers that do not, creating benefits and reducing costs. -
Army News
June 2021
JUST IN: Production Delays Expected for JLTV Program
The production run for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle will likely be extended, according to the Army’s director of the budget. -
Defense Department
April 2021
Biden Directs Broad Review of Supply Chains
By Trisha Anderson , Susan B. Cassidy and Samantha L. ClarkPresident Joe Biden on Feb. 24 signed a far-reaching “Executive Order on America’s Supply Chains.” -
Contracting
March 2021
Justice Guidelines Can Buoy Compliance Programs
By Anne R. HarrisIn June 2020, the Department of Justice criminal division updated its “Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs” document. -
Defense Department
February 2021
Future Uncertain for Industrial Base as Pandemic Spreads
By Connie LeeWhile the United States continues to deal with challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is still too early to know how the health of the defense industry will fare in the long run, according to analysts. -
Defense Department
February 2021
BREAKING: Study Finds U.S. Defense Industrial Base on Negative Trajectory (UPDATED)
By Yasmin TadjdehFor the second year in a row, the defense industrial base is a on a negative trajectory and facing a myriad of issues including industrial security and supply chain problems, according to a new report released Feb. 2. -
Contracting
January 2021
Procurement Collusion Strike Force Gets a Boost
By Ross Demain , Mike Pierce and Michael WagnerJust over a year after launching the Procurement Collusion Strike Force, the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division announced new measures to further its pursuit of antitrust and related schemes in government procurement, grant and program funding. These changes expand the strike force’s enforcement capacity and signal the department’s enduring — and intensifying — commitment to its mission.
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