GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING -
White House Proposes a Massive Reorganization of Federal Agencies -
According to an article in govexec.com, the Trump administration on Thursday released a blueprint for a massive overhaul of...more
A recent decision from the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) reiterates two important principles concerning organizational conflicts of interest (“OCIs”). First, proactive measures may allow a contractor to effectively...more
Drafting a proposal in response to a federal solicitation can be a challenging task. This process becomes even more difficult when the terms of the solicitation are ambiguous, restrictive, or simply incorrect. As a...more
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE -
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Amendments Related to Sources of Electronic Parts -
The Department of Defense (DoD) is issuing a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition...more
5/7/2018
/ Audits ,
Bid Protests ,
Cyber Threats ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
DFARS ,
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Federal Contractors ,
GAO ,
Liquidated Damages ,
NASA ,
Paid Sick Leave Act ,
SBA ,
Small Business ,
Subcontractors ,
Verification Requirements
Being and remaining a small business in the eyes of the government is one of the most important considerations for every federal contractor participating in small business set-aside programs. The rules of the contracting game...more
On October 1, 2017, the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) updated its table of the North American Industry Classification System (“NAICS”) codes, which resulted in numerous changes, including additional industries,...more
Despite the change in Administration, the Government’s efforts to implement category management continue and are about to have a major impact in how the Government contracts for package delivery services. What is category...more
An employee asks for over 12 weeks of leave for an illness under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)—does this also constitute a request for accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? The interplay...more
Special Labor and Employment Issue -
This issue of the Legal Advisor is a special edition focusing entirely on Labor and Employment topics. The articles in this issue highlight challenges we often encounter and help...more
5/2/2017
/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) ,
Davis-Bacon Act ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Service Contract Act ,
Wage and Hour