Government Contracts & Global Trade

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

McCarter & English partner Cathy Mohan co-presents “Climate Change: Hot Topics in Ethics” at the 2023 DRI Asbestos Medicine Seminar in Austin, TX. More information The post Climate Change: Hot Topics in Ethics appeared first on McCarter & English, LLP.

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Government Contracts

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Over the past year, several state bar associations, as well as the American Bar Association, have released guidance on the ethical use of artificial intelligence in legal practice, all of which share overarching themes and some nuanced differences, say Eric Pacifici and Kevin Henderson at SMB Law Group.

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Government Contracts

JULY 9, 2024

The Texas Professional Ethics Committee's recently issued proposed opinion finding that in-house counsel providing legal services to the company's clients constitutes the unauthorized practice of law is a valuable clarification given that a UPL violation — a misdemeanor in most states — carries high stakes, say Hilary Gerzhoy and Julienne Pasichow (..)

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

JANUARY 9, 2024

In this webinar experienced government contracts attorney Maria Panichelli discusses the ethical issues and common causes of suspensions and debarments, which can keep you from doing future business with the federal government. Nothing is scarier to government contractors than the prospect of suspension or debarment.

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Government Contracts

MAY 20, 2024

and other former officials took the Hartford-area suburb to state court claiming the town's assessor and others defamed them in and regarding a now-dismissed ethics complaint that was purportedly loaded with false statements. Former Newington, Connecticut, town attorney Benjamin Ancona Jr.

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Government Contracts

OCTOBER 8, 2024

A Connecticut ethics panel has dismissed a grievance at the heart of a former town attorney's claims that the tax assessor spread lies about his conduct and character, finding that the lawyer broke no professional conduct rules and concluding no further investigation was warranted.

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Government Contracts

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Supreme Court dips to historic lows following reports raising conflict of interest concerns, Congress must exercise its constitutional power to enact a mandatory and enforceable code of ethics for the high court, says Muhammad Faridi, president of the New York City Bar Association.

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WashngtonExec

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The deadline to submit nominations for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards is March 8, and we want your help finding the top chief ethics and compliance officers taking their organizations to the next level. The COA luncheon will be May 10 at The Hilton in McLean, Virginia, and will recognize the most impactful and innovative C-suite [.]

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In this webinar Maria Panichelli walks you through the ethical issues that are the most common causes of suspensions and debarments from doing business with the federal government. EST Register here The post Suspensions, Debarments, and Ethical Issues for Government Contractors appeared first on McCarter & English, LLP.

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FedScoop

APRIL 4, 2024

The agency sees ways that AI could help protect cyber networks, but also ways it could be an ethical quagmire or a tool for enemies of the United States.

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GovCon Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Rijul Gupta, founder and CEO of Deep Media, said the disruption of truth due to deepfakes and other unethical uses of generative artificial intelligence presents a systemic risk to the U.S. military and other government agencies. In this article published on Carahsoft.com, Gupta wrote that the ease of use and accessibility of generative AI tools

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 8, 2024

Inter-Personal Conduct and Ethics For the first parallel panel of the early afternoon session, moderator Abby Cohen Smutny was joined by speakers Funke Adekoya , Brandon Bang , Nicolás Gálvez Solis , Matthew Gearing KC and Jonathan Lim to discuss ICCA’s Guidelines on Standards of Practice.

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GovCon Wire

JANUARY 31, 2024

This year, Martell is credited for his stance and efforts to ensure that artificial intelligence is used responsibly and within the ethical bounds

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Government Contracts

DECEMBER 22, 2023

A range of legal industry topics drew readers' attention in Law360's Expert Analysis section this year, from associate retention strategies to ethical billing practices.

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FedScoop

MARCH 28, 2024

Non-AI proposals that 10x selected for investments include projects to better define digital identity and rights, a service to verify tribal membership with the tribes themselves, a platform to ease the navigation of federal buildings, and the creation of a shared portal for public feedback, among others.

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FedTech Magazine

JUNE 14, 2024

The policies prioritize ethical standards, privacy and innovation through documents that concisely lay out the government’s positions on regulating and using AI in its executive operations.

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FedScoop

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

They continued: “The AI Prompt Engineering Credential is designed to equip employees with essential skills in using large language models and focuses on practical techniques for prompt crafting, AI optimization, and adherence to ethical standards.” A document related to the credential notes that it was launched in late September.

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Government Contracts

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Supreme Court, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor inspired those around her with an indomitable work ethic, a deep affection for public service and an innate ability to drive consensus among her colleagues. A Southwestern cowgirl who will always be known as the first woman to sit on the U.S.

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FedScoop

JANUARY 4, 2024

The RFI asks the public for comments on how to define synthetic data generation, in addition to potential applications, challenges, and ethics of the technology. The request for information was posted by the General Services Administration for public inspection on the Federal Register Thursday.

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Government Contracts

JULY 25, 2024

Government Accountability Office tossed claims that the U.S. Department of Defense's $77.8 million audit services order was tainted by an official's prior work for the awardee, Deloitte & Touche LLP, saying the DOD correctly dismissed the conflict claims after a thorough investigation.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Cunningham adds that proper training for system operators “must cover not only system operation but also legal and ethical considerations.” Keeping pace with rapid technological advancements, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics, while navigating associated legal and ethical challenges can be tricky to navigate.

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USFCR

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Mari's dedication to these principles is evident in her approach to every task, ensuring that our clients receive service that is not only proficient but also ethically grounded. Hailing from Florida, she brings a unique blend of skills and personal values that align seamlessly with our mission at USFCR.

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Government Contracts

APRIL 26, 2024

An unsealed filing shows the U.S. Court of Federal Claims backed the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's decision to award a $554 million deal to an official's former employer based on the official's firewall from the deal.

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FedScoop

JUNE 5, 2024

To assess AI uses and whether they’re needed, the officials also said the agency is looking to its AI Ethics Council, which has been around for several years. Other disclosed uses include translation software and Amazon’s Rekognition tool , which has attracted controversy in the past for its use as a facial recognition tool.

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FedScoop

JULY 8, 2024

MITRE, the federally funded organization that operates research and development centers on behalf of agencies, said in the document — which is intended to advise the incoming administration on AI security, innovation, trust and ethics — that the establishment of a regulatory framework for the technology’s safe use will “reinforce the United States’ (..)

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FedScoop

MARCH 13, 2024

Emerging technology should always be used in ethical ways and tech companies, alongside Congress, need to ensure that this happens.” Langworthy said during the hearing that while he strongly supports innovation and wants to ensure that the U.S.

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FedScoop

APRIL 17, 2024

Commerce requested information on topics including data dissemination standards, data accessibility and retrieval, partnership engagement, data integrity and quality, data ethics and more.

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Government Contracts

JANUARY 3, 2024

Media coverage of new lawsuits exploded last year, demonstrating why defense attorneys should devise a public relations plan that complements their legal strategy, incorporating several objectives to balance ethical obligations and advocacy, say Nathan Burchfiel at Pinkston and Ryan June at Castañeda + Heidelman.

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Government Contracts

MARCH 1, 2024

Office of Administrative Hearings judge who was fired nearly a decade ago amid scrutiny for a range of ethics violations that included steering a $43,000 city contract to the husband of the agency's general counsel. A Washington, D.C., appeals court upheld the termination of a D.C.

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FedScoop

JULY 18, 2024

At least $16 million will support a second round of funding for NSF’s Responsible Design, Development and Deployment of Technologies program, ensuring that ethical, legal and societal considerations are implemented with technology development.

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GovLoop

JANUARY 30, 2023

“Soft skills such as communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and worth ethic are highly transferable between industries and can often be the difference between you receiving job interviews and offers or not,” the article states. Favorite

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WashngtonExec

MARCH 14, 2024

Executives responsible for environmental, social and governance aspects play a critical role in ensuring their organization is operating sustainably and ethically, while also creating long-term value for stakeholders.

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Government Contracts

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As the holiday season ramps up, it’s essential to keep in mind that government officials and employees are all subject to specific gift rules, and related violations can lead to consequences far worse than coal in one’s stocking, say Mark Renaud and Rob Walker at Wiley.

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FedScoop

JANUARY 18, 2024

Those rules followed March 2022 recommendations from the agency’s Investor Advisory Committee, which called for ethical guidelines regarding AI models used by investment firms and financial institutions.

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ivalua

JANUARY 8, 2023

The act was established to address issues of sustainability and ethical conduct in global supply chains, and has significant implications for companies and procurement organizations operating in Germany. The Act also presents an opportunity for procurement organizations to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and ethical conduct.

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WashngtonExec

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

For the first time publicly, Stan Sims, senior vice president and chief security officer at CGI, shares his story of growing up in the rural south as an African-American during the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s. The son of sharecroppers in Arkansas, Sims began working and helping his family by the time [.]

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WashngtonExec

JUNE 16, 2024

In GovCon, Amy Dalton’s focus is creating environments where employees thrive, service members on the frontlines are safe and federal missions are completed successfully. Dalton is the chief performance officer at Two Six Technologies, where she leads with a focus on team-building, culture, innovation, people and impact.

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