Blowing the Whistle: What Employers Should Know About DEI & the False Claims Act
When DEI Meets the FCA: What Employers Need to Know About the DOJ’s Civil Rights Fraud Initiative
Podcast - Navigating the Updated SF-328 Form
CHPS Podcast Episode 5: The Future of Federal Procurement
DOL Restructures: OFCCP on the Chopping Block as Opinion Letters Expand - #WorkforceWednesday® - Employment Law This Week®
Abortion Protections Struck Down, LGBTQ Harassment Guidance Vacated, EEO-1 Reporting Opens - #WorkforceWednesday® - Employment Law This Week®
Podcast - A Comparative Guide to Obtaining an FCL: DCSA vs. the Intelligence Community
2024-2025 Bid Protest Decisions with Far-Reaching Impacts for Government Contractors
Non-Competes Eased, Anti-DEI Rule Blocked, Contractor Rule in Limbo - Employment Law This Week® - #WorkforceWednesday®
Diversifying Your Contract Pipeline by Maximizing Opportunities through the DOD’s Mentor Protégé Program
Clocking in with PilieroMazza: Latest Developments on DEI Executive Order and Action Items before April 21 Deadline
Podcast - The "I" in FOCI and AI: Innovation, Intelligence, Influence
#WorkforceWednesday®: EEOC/DOJ Joint DEI Guidance, EEOC Letters to Law Firms, OFCCP Retroactive DEI Enforcement - Employment Law This Week®
#WorkforceWednesday®: Federal Contractors Alert - DEI Restrictions Reinstated by Appeals Court - Employment Law This Week®
Podcast - What Are Joint Ventures and When Should They Get Cleared?
Work This Way: A Labor & Employment Law Podcast - Episode 40: Federal Contractors Under the 2nd Trump Administration with Joan Moore & Mim Munzel of The Arbor Consulting Group
Staying Ahead with Federal Government's Impact on Business
ESG Essentials: What You Need To Know Now - Episode 18 - The Reshaping of ESG & DEI
AGG Talks: Solving Employers’ Problems Podcast - Episode 5: What Employers Need to Know About DEI Policy Changes Under the Trump Administration
False Claims Act Insights - Can DE&I Initiatives Lead to Potential False Claims Act Liability?
As the Defense Department increasingly turns to Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements to streamline innovation and speed up procurement, contractors—especially those in the defense sector—must adapt to this rapidly...more
In recent years, the U.S. government made sustainability a priority in its procurement practices. To accomplish this goal, the FAR Council published a new final rule, primarily addressing sustainability practices and...more
From adjustments to terminations, it’s important for government contractors to understand lessons learned from 2023 contract claims and appeals decisions and how these decisions could affect their approach to cases in 2024....more
This extended (90 minute) Boot Camp will review: - Recent legislation and notable regulatory changes affecting government contractors, including pending legislation and potential forthcoming rules; - Relevant...more
Stay on top of the complexities of government contracting! Few industries are as heavily regulated or complex as government contracting. If your organization performs government-contracted services, or if you are charged with...more
Bid protests play a crucial role in the federal procurement process. Whether you’re submitting a proposal, filing a protest, or defending your contract award, bid protest rulings can influence not just your current contract...more
Later this month, John and Craig will host a webinar diving deeper into the OASIS+ competition, including: - Significant solicitation provisions addressing size status, teaming structures, experience, and pricing; - How...more
The unique regulatory landscape of government contracting makes it difficult for new or commercial businesses to enter the space and win prime contracts. Fortunately, the government has created several programs to assist...more
For government contractors, understanding the full spectrum of the bid protest process can help when making important decisions—particularly before bidding on a new contract—to better position you when filing for or defending...more
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and federal courts have addressed several important issues this year. Join attorneys from Venable's Government Contracts Group for an overview of the most important decisions in...more
Avoiding Common Mistakes in Federal Construction Contracting: A Three-Part Webinar Series - Contracting with the federal government on construction projects is full of traps for the unsuspecting, and the potential rewards...more
In this program, attorneys in V&E’s Government Contracts practice will discuss significant developments in the federal procurement space during the first year of the Biden Administration. We will cover the most important...more
Since his first days in office, President Biden implemented a “Made in America” procurement initiative to maximize the use of goods, products, and materials produced in, and services offered in, the United States. Biden’s...more
A well-shaped bidding strategy is key to winning federal contracts, and securing a major contract creates an ongoing growth opportunity for your business. But to get in the game and win, you must know the rules. There are...more
Bid protests are a key element of the federal procurement process. And whether you are submitting a proposal, filing a protest, or defending your award, bid protest decisions can impact not only your contract, but future...more
Understand the pros, cons, best practices, and pitfalls of a government contract bid protest - With higher infrastructure spending anticipated in fiscal year 2022, government contractors should expect protest activity...more
The FAR Council recently published a request for comment seeking public input on how it should consider climate change in government purchasing decisions. The sweeping request applies to providers of both goods and services...more
President Biden kicked off his administration with an agenda and a flurry of executive orders that will affect government contractors during his administration and potentially longer. The areas of focus impact many aspects of...more
After spending significant time and resources identifying a federal business opportunity and developing a proposal, it is important to defend your investment. The bid protest process is a key tool for advocating for your...more
Learning Objectives: - What are the bidding rules and where do you find them? (E.g., there are the rules in the bid/issuing agency rules, there are the local jurisdiction rules, and there are the funder rules.) -...more
As the Biden Administration wraps up its first 100 days, legislative initiatives, new executive orders, and regulatory changes will have a material impact on the landscape of public procurement and government contracting. V&E...more
ACI’s 12th Advanced Forum on DCAA & DCMA Cost, Pricing, Compliance & Audits will take place on June 8 – 9th in a virtual format. This is a leading event for defense, aerospace and other government contractors, and industry...more
Joint ventures (JVs) can be a powerful tool to improve a government contractor’s odds of winning federal contracts. With the SBA’s Mentor Protégé Program facilitating JVs and large multiple award contracts making many firms...more