On Thursday, Morgan Lewis announced the addition of Alex Hastings as a partner in their Washington, D.C. office. Bloomberg Law Automation reports that Hastings, formerly with Covington & Burling, will be joining the regulatory practice team at Morgan Lewis. Alex Hastings brings with him a wealth of experience in managing legal and compliance matters during the government…
Companies angling for state government contracts may soon face intensified scrutiny over forced labor in their international supply chains. This change emphasizes the surging demand for more supply-chain transparency and highlights the increasing challenges faced by companies who must now employ rigorous tracking of their supply chain to avoid potential sanctions. Recently, Utah passed a…
DLA Piper, a multinational law firm, has welcomed Rita Peil as a partner in its corporate department based out of Baltimore. As reported by the firm, Peil’s addition comes as the latest in its bid to strengthen further its corporate legal team. Peil is well-versed in advising companies on business law, technology law, and intellectual…
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has decided against a Virginia-based defense contractor’s objections over a $192.7 million contract for U.S. Army technical and engineering support. Despite allegations of potential conflicts of interest, Crowell & Moring LLP attorneys representing the contractor received no reprimand. The defense contractor lodged a protest challenging the award of the…
As reported recently by Bloomberg Law, James W. Kim has taken up a position at Polsinelli as a shareholder within the firm’s government contracts practice. This move has added another experienced lawyer to Polsinelli’s established Washington, D.C. base. Kim is well-known for his extensive knowledge of procurement law and his invaluable advice to companies working…
Steptoe LLP has recently extended their international trade and regulatory compliance practice by integrating Karl Hopkins as a new partner. The firm made this announcement on Monday. Karl Hopkins brings a depth of experience in areas such as disputes in the construction and energy sectors, national security, cybersecurity, privacy, and in government contracts. Steptoe LLP…
Fox Rothschild has announced the hiring of Keeley A. McCarty as a partner in the federal government contracts procurement practice group at their Washington, D.C. office. The news was confirmed by the firm on Monday. Before joining Fox Rothschild, McCarty was a practicing lawyer at Sheppard Mullin. McCarty is known for her extensive experience in…
Highly regarded space law expert Milton “Skip” Smith has made a career move to Greenberg Traurig. Smith joined the firm’s government contracts practice as a shareholder based in Denver, Colorado. This timely acquisition extends Greenberg Traurig’s capacity in the space law sector, particularly in relation to government contracts. Skip Smith’s legal prowess spans over diverse…
Cozen O’Connor has announced the appointment of accomplished attorney Eric W. Leonard as a shareholder and co-chair of their government contracts practice based in Washington, D.C., expanding the firm’s capabilities in this critical arena. Leonard, a highly respected attorney specialized in government contracts compliance, will be handling areas such as bid protests, contract disputes, and…
In 2023, law firm hiring in Washington, D.C. concentrated specifically on key regulatory and enforcement practices. According to several legal recruiters in the area, practices including antitrust, white collar, government contracts, health care, and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act were mainly targeted. These hiring trends were reflective of the federal government’s priorities. Nonetheless, caution was exhibited…
Baroness Michelle Mone, a former member of the UK Conservative Party, has admitted in a recent interview with the BBC that she stands to benefit from the profits made by the personal protective equipment (PPE) company, PPE Medpro. The company gained a lucrative contract with the UK government during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to this…
In a recent episode of the “Regulatory Phishing” podcast, Cybersecurity and Government Contracts attorney Eric Crusius sat down with Stuart Itkin, a senior vice president and the chief marketing officer at NeoSystems. They discussed a wide range of sensitive topics impacting today’s ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape. Click here to listen to the full podcast episode. The…
As the third quarter of 2023 draws to a close, legal professionals in the corporate world have been contending with an array of policy and regulatory changes across government contracts. Notably, businesses faced the looming threat of a potential government shutdown, an issue that invariably triggers serious legal implications. A detailed review by the law…
On October 5, the Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) released a joint notice in coordination with the Small Business Association (SBA) and the Department of Defense (DOD). This joint notice served to clarify the role of the Cognizant Security Agency (CSA) in determining which entities require an Entity Eligibility Determination (EED), more commonly referred to…
Every year, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) presents an annual bid protest report to Congress. This year, on October 26, the organization delved into some interesting findings, exhibiting an unforeseen increase in the number of protests filed. What stands out is the jump in numbers following four consecutive years of decline. This shift has caught…
Welcome to today’s legal news roundup from around the globe, a daily digest for corporate lawyers, professionals in large law firms, and in-house counsel. One of today’s most noteworthy discussions involve personal injury lawyer John Ruiz, one of the most affluent and influential lawyers in Florida. According to reports, Ruiz has emerged as the ‘true…
Seasoned legal professional Seamus Curley has recently become a part of Dentons LLP, serving as a partner in the firm’s government contracts practice in Washington, D.C. This addition to the Dentons team was officially announced by the firm last Thursday. Prior to his appointment at Dentons, Seamus Curley had a robust legal career handling federal,…
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has engaged in a nearly $16 million, five-year contract with data broker LexisNexis Special Services Inc. for access to significant surveillance tools, according to public records. Julie Mao, an attorney and co-founder at Just Futures Law, argues that this contract allows the agency to veil the full scope of…
In a recent biweekly update released by law firm Jenner & Block, a series of pivotal government contract developments were addressed, with emphasis on their importance for legal and compliance professionals, business executives, and contracting specialists within the government sector. The legal round-up included summaries of significant developments in the area of government contracts, appraising…
As a government contractor in New York, observing transparency, impartiality, and avoiding conflicts of interest are paramount. This adherence to ethical and legal guidelines laid down by the state government ensures that your business is both compliant and adroit in securing contractual awards. Six areas, in particular, are worthy of close attention, especially when dealing…
The Department of Defense (DoD) recently took a decisive step in solidifying the DoD Mentor-Protégé Program (DoD MP Program). On October 25, 2023, they published a Proposed Rule that aims to amend the Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). Committed to promoting growth and development, this proposed change also permanently authorizes the DoD…
Former Chief Trial Attorney of the US Army, Scott N. Flesch, has recently made a significant transition into private practice. Flesch has joined the government contracts counseling and litigation practice at Miller & Chevalier. During his tenure in the US Army, Flesch handled contract disputes litigation and administered proceedings before the Armed Services Board of…
Following the recent Fourth Annual Federal Contracts Symposium, Fox Rothschild LLP has generously shared the materials from their presented key topics, determined to be of relevance for a vast pool of government contractors. These topics encapsulate a comprehensive spectrum of subjects, including but not limited to case law updates, cost accounting compliance, and the significant…
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently published its eagerly awaited Bid Protest Annual Report to Congress for Fiscal Year 2023. Ensuing annually as per the Competition in Contracting Act of 1984 (CICA), the report bestows invaluable insight into GAO’s bid protest function to the government contracting community. Despite its modest size, spanning a brief…
Earlier this month, the Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration introduced two draft changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). These proposals, aimed primarily at enhancing the cybersecurity of government information systems, arose in response to Executive Order 14028 on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity, issued by the White…