Government Contracts

JANUARY 5, 2024

As attorneys and clients reset for a new year, now is a good time to take a step back and review some core ethical issues that attorneys should keep front of mind in 2024, including approaching generative artificial intelligence with caution and care, and avoiding pitfalls in outside counsel guidelines, say attorneys at HWG.

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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 19, 2024

We’re doing this because it’s GSA’s job to have shared services for the government,” GSA Administrator Robin Carnahan said Thursday. We expect to see a lot of interest from across the government,” Carnahan said. “If But for the General Services Administration, the decision to go all-in on AI wasn’t really up for debate. “We’re

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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

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Though fictional movies and television shows portraying lawyers are fun to watch, Hollywoods inaccurate depictions of legal ethics can desensitize attorneys to ethics violations and lead real-life clients to believe that good lawyers take a scorched-earth approach, says Nancy Rapoport at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

JANUARY 9, 2024

Nothing is scarier to government contractors than the prospect of suspension or debarment. 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.

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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

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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AWS Public Sector

JULY 23, 2024

Government (USG) officials, allied nations’ diplomats, and private sector leaders to discuss approaches to shape the global future of responsible artificial intelligence (AI). He emphasized the need for the USG to cooperate with partners and allies in creating guardrails for responsible AI governance. The event convened senior U.S.

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Federal News Network

APRIL 10, 2024

He seeks employment, leaves the government, and joins the contractor. And he left and joined Raytheon and then began representing Raytheon back to the government as a concern. This guy VK was not actually negotiating for the government. And somebody from the government raised the issue internally. Tom Temin Yeah.

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AWS Public Sector

AUGUST 6, 2024

As Australia moves forward with its National framework for the assurance of artificial intelligence in government , Amazon Web Services (AWS) is committed to helping our customers implement AI solutions that align with Australia’s AI Ethics Principles.

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GovCon Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2024

military and other government agencies. 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.

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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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GovCon Wire

JANUARY 31, 2024

Craig Martell, chief digital and artificial intelligence officer of the Department of Defense, has been selected by Executive Mosaic for the 2024 Wash100 roster of exceptional leaders in the government contracting sector.

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FedScoop

APRIL 10, 2025

The Trump administrations removal of a website that posted funds appropriated by Congress is a violation of statutory requirements, the Government Accountability Office said in a letter to the White House this week. The watchdogs determination followed a letter sent by Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought to Rep.

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OCTOBER 17, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is on the brink of transforming government agencies, promising to elevate citizen services and boost workforce productivity. government recently disclosed that more than 700 AI uses cases are underway at federal agencies, according to a database maintained by AI.gov. Read the full report.

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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. This article explores the benefits and risks of FFP contracts for government suppliers, and highlights relevant resources from Public Contracting Institute to help navigate these agreements.

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WashngtonExec

MARCH 31, 2025

The technologies shaping the future of government arent theoretical anymore theyre here, and federal agencies need a clear path forward. In the Q&A below, he shares how hes approaching the role, what topics the council will take on this year and why connecting industry leaders with government decision-makers is more essential than ever.

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FedScoop

MARCH 28, 2024

The 10x program — which considers technology ideas from civil servants across the government and invests in a handful that it deems transformative for the delivery of public services — received almost 200 proposals this go-round, with roughly one-fifth related to AI.

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Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Intellectual property (IP) is a big deal in government subcontracts. 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. It’s important to know how to handle IP negotiations the right way.

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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. .” This rule proposes to move the entire OCI regulatory scheme from current FAR subpart 9.5 to a new subpart in FAR part 3.

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Geoffrey Schaefer, former head of responsible artificial intelligence and chief AI ethics adviser at Booz Allen Hamilton, has joined Leidos as vice president of AI strategy and governance. In a post on LinkedIn Tuesday, Schaefer said, “I could not be more excited for this opportunity. The potential of […]

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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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VWV

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

A new element of the NPPS, as compared with previous versions, is the focus on ensuring suppliers uphold the highest standards of integrity, ethical conduct and environmental sustainability in business. This aligns with the stronger sanctions in the Act relating to performance, exclusions, and debarment.

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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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Extract Systems

JULY 3, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force across various industries, and government agencies are no exception. As the capabilities of AI solutions continue to evolve, it is crucial for government entities to adapt and harness this technology's potential.

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WashngtonExec

JANUARY 3, 2024

Bill Webner Board Chair, CEO & President, Capgemini Government Solutions Capgemini Government Solutions’ public sector clients are focusing on how advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, blockchain and quantum computing can support their agencies and programs.

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SmallGovCon

MARCH 22, 2024

Here are some happenings from the federal government contracting world this week. Is your March Madness bracket breaking government ethics rules? Military The post SmallGovCon Week in Review: March 18-22, 2024 first appeared on SmallGovCon - Government Contracts Law Blog. Enjoy your weekend!

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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. The safety institute is housed within Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology.

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 20, 2024

Government Construction Projects: Bidding and Winning Strategies for Success Government construction projects offer significant opportunities for businesses to grow and thrive. In this article, we’ll explore key aspects of government construction projects and provide insights to help you secure contracts and achieve success.

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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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FedInsider

OCTOBER 11, 2024

As Americans’ expectations of government services continues to grow, harnessing generative AI (GenAI) provides leaders with opportunities to improve delivery through streamlined software development, enhanced workforce efficiency, and strategic decision-making. He has twice been awarded Jessie H.

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