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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. -
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. -
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. -
September 2020
Go Slow to Go Fast in Ethical Matters
By Dr. William A. SchleckserThe number of Defense Department personnel convicted of acquisition-related offenses should amaze us considering the volume of ethics education we as professionals receive. -
May 2020
Ethical Landmines Rife During COVID-19 Crisis
By Scott F. Roybal and Laura AlexanderCOVID-19 took the world by surprise and continues to spread across the globe. The federal government and a number of hard-hit states were caught off guard, and soon learned that their inventories of personal protective equipment and other life-saving devices such as test kits and ventilators were insufficient to keep pace with the pandemic. -
March 2020
We All Have a Role to Play in Ethical Innovation
By Ron SzalkowskiThe defense industry should be on the lookout for the proverbial wolf in sheep’s clothing, especially since it’s entirely possible for companies to trick themselves into being the wolf. -
January 2020
Supervisors Impact Culture as Ethical Leaders
By Anne R. HarrisA great deal of research has been conducted by organizations such as the Ethics and Compliance Initiative, Gartner and PwC, as well as academic institutions, into the subject of organizational ethics, integrity and culture. -
January 2020
Corporate Governance: The Unfiltered Truth
By Carrie PenmanCorporate governance and “long-termism” are key buzzwords in our modern fiduciary lexicon.
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