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

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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Government Contracts & Global Trade

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Not only can it interrupt your current operations, it can also prevent you from receiving any federal contracts in the foreseeable future. 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.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Diving into government contracting with SAM requires a clear roadmap to success. SAM.gov stands as a crucial portal for businesses seeking federal contracts. This article delivers a concise guide on effectively using SAM, from completing your registration to enhancing your contracting strategy.

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SmallGovCon

MARCH 22, 2024

Here are some happenings from the federal government contracting world this week. Interesting updates include an update on OASIS+ timing and enhancing whistleblower protections for DoD contracts. Is your March Madness bracket breaking government ethics rules? Enjoy your weekend!

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Oles Morrison

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

REGISTER NOW AGENDA: October 12, 2021 8:30 AM PST Miller Act Claims at War with the Contract Disputes Act – Douglas Oles, Partner, Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker LLP, Seattle, Washington 9:30 AM PST Ethics and Compliance Programs Hot Topics – Teddie Arnold, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Washington DC 10:30 AM PST Federal Government Contracts: (..)

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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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SmallGovCon

JANUARY 20, 2025

It will also change the title of the part from Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest to Business Ethics and Conflicts of Interest. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? The post New OCI Rule Contains Big Changes first appeared on SmallGovCon - Government Contracts Law Blog.

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Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 23, 2024

Firm fixed price (FFP) contracts are a common type of agreement used in government contracting. Under an FFP contract, the supplier agrees to deliver a specific product or service at a predetermined price, regardless of the actual costs incurred during the project.

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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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Government Contracts

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Lucian Pera at Adams and Reese and Trisha Rich at Holland & Knight identify the top legal ethics trends from 2023 — including issues related to hot documents, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity — that lawyers should be aware of to put their best foot forward.

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Government Contracts

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

KPMGs recent application to open a legal practice in Arizona represents the first overture by an accounting firm to take advantage of the states relaxed law firm ownership rules, but enforcing and supervising the practice of law by nonattorneys could prove particularly challenging, says Seth Laver at Goldberg Segalla.

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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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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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Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Learn more about intellectual property in government contracts Best Practice 1: Prepare Well Before Negotiations Before you start negotiating, it’s smart to do an IP audit. This means looking at all the IP you own and might create during the contract. There are also ethical things to think about.

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Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Cyber red teams” are independent, multi-disciplinary groups of DoD personnel, akin to “ethical hackers,” charged to find and report vulnerabilities in DoD systems and networks so they can be addressed. This proposed rule would make compliance with these requirements material to eligibility for and payment under a government contract.

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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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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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Government Contracts

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms the legal landscape, law schools must integrate technology and curricula that address AI’s innate challenges — from ethics to data security — to help students stay ahead of the curve, say Daniel Garrie at Law & Forensics, Ryan Abbott at JAMS and Karen Silverman at Cantellus Group.

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Government Contracts

DECEMBER 11, 2023

General Electric wind turbine patent dispute, a Massachusetts federal court offers a cautionary tale against willful infringement, and highlights the balance between innovation, law and ethics, as legal battles like this become more frequent in the renewable energy sector, say John Powell and Andrew Siuta at Sunstein.

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Government Contracts Advisor

JUNE 11, 2014

I hope you can join me and Dentons’ Government Contracts Department Chair, Fred Levy for an ABA Committee lunch meeting featuring […]

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Select GCR

MAY 14, 2024

Key Takeaways The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is the comprehensive set of rules that govern the procurement process of the US federal government, ensuring consistency, ethical practice, and efficiency across all executive agencies.

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Government Contracts

MARCH 26, 2025

Circuit that its decision to transfer ethics complaints against a senior district court judge, lodged by his own colleagues, supported her contention that her fellow circuit judges shouldn't investigate her fitness to remain on the bench. Counsel for suspended 97-year-old Federal Circuit Judge Pauline Newman on Wednesday told the D.C.

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Government Contracts

MARCH 28, 2025

Ohio's judicial disciplinary panel on Friday tossed objections to an ethics grievance filed against a family court judge, after the judge admitted she jockeyed for divorce cases in other judges' courts and funneled hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of work to her friend, a court-appointed receiver with whom she said she had fallen in love.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2021

Government, which has been sponsoring diversity programs since 1969 on government contracts. Global governments and businesses are now recognizing diversity programs as an effective “ethical” mechanism to increase community engagement and correct systemic issues or historic inequality.

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 20, 2024

It typically involves the following steps: Identifying opportunities Reviewing solicitation documents Attending pre-bid meetings Preparing and submitting a responsive bid Participating in bid evaluation and negotiations To excel in the bidding process, consider enrolling in our Life Sciences Contracting 101 course.

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Government Contracts

MARCH 8, 2024

federal judge must reject suspended U.S. Circuit Judge Pauline Newman's challenge to the Judicial Conduct and Disability Act, as her constitutional arguments are too limited, the Federal Circuit Judicial Council said Friday.

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Government Contracts

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The tenor of public disagreement and debate has become increasingly hostile against judges, and though the legislative branch is trying to ameliorate this safety gap, lawyers have a moral imperative and professional requirement to stand with judges in diffusing attacks against them and their rulings, says Deborah Winokur at Cozen O'Connor.

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Select GCR

JUNE 12, 2023

He has put together a team of professional Federal Business Development Advisors focused on the world of Government contracting. They pride themselves on their clients’ success and guarantee their marketing strategy will land Government contracts!

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Registration is open to in-house counsel. For more information, contact Jill Himelfarb. The post Hot Topics in Cyber Risk & Liability appeared first on McCarter & English, LLP.

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Government Contracts

MAY 10, 2024

Navy on Friday rebutted a Federal Circuit judge's suggestion that it might have turned "a blind eye" to a contractor's alleged labor law violations, saying it followed its obligations under procurement law to assess both performance and ethics.

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Government Contracts

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

A Black-owned investment firm suing New Jersey for discrimination in federal court said the court must disqualify Connell Foley LLP from representing the state because of a conflict of interest, even though the supposedly conflicted attorney has denied any ethical breach.

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 8, 2024

Introduction to CAS 405 and Unallowable Costs In the complex world of government contracting, understanding and properly accounting for unallowable costs as per Cost Accounting Standard (CAS) 405 is crucial for success. Let’s dive into the intricacies of CAS 405 and explore how proper compliance can benefit your organization.

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Government Contracts

JANUARY 17, 2025

A Georgia federal judge has rejected a former tool company employee's bid to have a Smith Gilliam Williams & Miles PA attorney disqualified from representing the business in a False Claims Act suit, saying he failed to show that the attorney violated ethical rules to warrant his removal.

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