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Defense Contracting
March 2023
Time to Rethink Mandatory Disclosure Rule
By David RobbinsThe Federal Acquisition Regulation’s Mandatory Disclosure Rule was published nearly 15 years ago, yet contractors are still wrestling with confusion caused by its undefined terms. -
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.” -
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. -
Defense Contracting
June 2022
Don’t Run Afoul of Truth in Negotiations Act
By Michael GwinnImagine paying a contractor $20,000 to remodel a kitchen. Although you aren’t sure if you paid a fair price because you only received one bid, the contractor performed on time and to standard and you are pleased with the results. -
Defense Department
February 2022
Commentary: It’s Time to Re-Open the People’s House
By Gene Moran -
Defense Contracting
December 2021
A New Rule for Affirmative Action Programs
By Ambika J. BiggsThe general anti-discrimination regulations applying to government contractors are well known. -
Cybersecurity
August 2021
Ethical, Legal Implications of Paying Ransoms (Updated)
By Phyllis Sumner and Jillian SimonsRansomware has emerged as one of the most virulent cybersecurity risks. In recent years ... -
Defense Contracting
May 2021
‘For the People Act’ Worth Watching
By Gene MoranHouse Resolution 1 (H.R.1), colloquially known as the “For the People Act,” passed through the House with no Republican votes, 220-210, in March, and moved to the Senate, where its companion is S.R.1. -
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 Contracting
December 2020
Contractors Face Tougher Ethical Standards
By Adam Bartolanzo and John ChierichellaWhen private actors seek public funds, the need to protect government accounts from fraud, waste and abuse compels them to act with scrupulous regard to the requirements of the law.
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