With yet another government shutdown looming, contractors face a number of uncertainties and challenges that warrant close attention—regardless of whether a shutdown takes place or how long it lasts. Among other challenges,...more
It’s almost here. After years of rulemaking, covered defense contractors will soon be fully subject to heightened cybersecurity standards for covered defense information (“CDI”) on IT systems under DFARS 252.204-7012, and...more
We are nine months into a new administration marked by continued uncertainty regarding the legal, regulatory, and budgetary environments for government contractors. Although contractors have benefitted from a precipitous drop...more
A recent federal court decision vacating a staggering 15-year debarment based on shortcomings in the administrative record offers a glimmer of hope to contractors facing exclusion from federal programs, and reinforces the...more
It’s hard to believe another summer has come and gone. The kids are back in school, the commuter trains are a bit more crowded, and everyone is back from their holidays, hopefully refreshed and ready to get back down to...more
9/21/2016
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Commercial Bankruptcy ,
Cyber Attacks ,
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Drones ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Limitation of Liability Clause ,
Mentor-Protege Program ,
Risk Management ,
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Unmanned Aircraft Systems ,
Vessels
Government Contractors should be aware of how a new proposed definition of the term “recruitment fees” in the human trafficking clause will impact their hiring practices and should prepare now for compliance.
In the...more