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An In-Depth Examination of Inflation Relief for a Government Contractor

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For contracts being developed or negotiated during this period of unusually high inflation, an EPA clause may be an appropriate tool to equitably balance the risk of inflation between the Government and contractor. Arguably, a negligent negotiations assertion does not alter the elements of a superior knowledge claim.

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Government Contracts Issues for a Recession

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Idle Capacity). Idle capacity “means the unused capacity of partially used facilities. 135] Hence, generally, the cost recovery for idle or underutilized equipment follows the principles behind an idle facility and idle capacity. Which is to say, it provides both upward and downward adjustments.

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The COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Legal Donnybrook Has Arrived

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Tanvir , the Supreme Court made clear that, under RFRA, a government official can be sued in his/her individual capacity. [48] Hence, just like under the NLRA, unless the bargaining unit agreement already grants to the agency the unilateral right to impose a vaccination requirement, the agency has to negotiate. In FNU Tanzin v.

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Real Discussion of the COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Contractors and Subcontractors

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Administratively, where applicable, the procuring Agency can invoke its rights under FAR Clause 52.215-2 (Audit and Records-Negotiation) to inspect contractor records to verify compliance with the Vaccine Mandate (review payroll records, vaccine records, exemption records, etc.). exercises an option, or issues a new order? Still enforceable?