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Coming Soon To Procurement Contracts – A Contract Clause Prohibiting Certain DEI Activities
FL Foley & Lardner More Foley & Lardner LLP looks beyond the law to focus on the constantly evolving demands facing our clients and their industries. With over 1,100 lawyers in 24 offices across the United States, Mexico, Europe and Asia, Foley approaches client service by first understanding our clients’ priorities, objectives and challenges.
The CMMC Contract Clause Is Here: What Defense Contractors Need To Know
FL Foley & Lardner More Foley & Lardner LLP looks beyond the law to focus on the constantly evolving demands facing our clients and their industries. With over 1,100 lawyers in 24 offices across the United States, Mexico, Europe and Asia, Foley approaches client service by first understanding our clients’ priorities, objectives and challenges.
Preparing For A "Common-Sense" FAR: What Federal Contractors Need To Know About The Trump Administration's Plans To Streamline The Federal Acquisition Regulation
FL Foley & Lardner More Foley & Lardner LLP looks beyond the law to focus on the constantly evolving demands facing our clients and their industries. With over 1,100 lawyers in 24 offices across the United States, Mexico, Europe and Asia, Foley approaches client service by first understanding our clients’ priorities, objectives and challenges.
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By now, defense contractors and subcontractors should be aware of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 program, a suite of mandatory cybersecurity controls being imposed by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to increase the security of certain information being stored or transmitted by the information systems of defense contractors and subcontractors.
Quick Tips for Preparing Your Trial Support Budget
Various “up in the air” factors can potentially boost costs during trial, but most clients will still ask counsel to forecast their budgets. While this request is reasonable, it is not always easy to fulfill. Trial graphics and on-site technical support are two areas where costs can be tricky to estimate. However, with some discipline and planning—and a few guidelines—your team can easily predict and manage your trial support budget.
Should Your Gen Z Attorney Be Your Hot Seat Operator?
Gen Z attorneys are often extremely valuable, hard-working additions to your trial team. We are sure many of our clients would agree, as we worked alongside quite a few truly impressive young trial attorneys. Their valuable skillset tends to include an inherent grasp of technology and visual presentation, given that they have been using modern tech nearly their entire lives.
DoD’s Proposed New CMMC 2.0 Contract Clauses Heighten Compliance Risks for Contractors
By now, defense contractors and subcontractors should be aware of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 program, a suite of mandatory cybersecurity controls being imposed by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to increase the security of certain information being stored or transmitted by the information systems of defense contractors and subcontractors.
Letter: No more prejudice - let's see one another for who we are
To the editor — I have recently seen postings on social media regarding the topic of reparations that have used the designation of "Old White Men" as a generalized group that doesn’t have a grasp (and never will) on any of the harm our country’s racial and social white majority has caused the myriad peoples who have lived and worked to underpin the privileges that the majority has enjoyed for centuries.
COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Revoked For Covered Contractors
On May 9, 2023, President Biden signed Executive Order 14099, revoking the Federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042, and directing agencies to rescind their policies and other guidance implementing Executive Order 14042 and the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Guidance. The revocation, effective May 12, 2023, coincides with the end of the Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Public Health Emergency declaration.
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On June 6, 2022, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a Final Rule changing how a company calculates its size under an employee-based size standard. In recent years, the SBA also changed how a business calculates its size under a revenue-based size standard. These changes make it easier for growing companies to retain their small business status longer, enabling them to continue to pursue prime contracts or subcontracting opportunities reserved for small businesses.
Stay “Small” Longer: Recent Changes Make It Easier for Growing Businesses to Pursue Small Business Contracts from the Federal Government
On June 6, 2022, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a Final Rule changing how a company calculates its size under an employee-based size standard. In recent years, the SBA also changed how a business calculates its size under a revenue-based size standard. These changes make it easier for growing companies to retain their small business status longer, enabling them to continue to pursue prime contracts or subcontracting opportunities reserved for small businesses.
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You probably know that the Buy American Act (BAA) establishes a preference, in procurements by U.S. government agencies, for the purchase of items manufactured in the United States.
Recent Developments on Bipartisan Innovation Act – Formal Conference Imminent but Prospect Remains Uncertain
Last week, the Senate made significant procedural headway, in coordination with the House, to advance into a formal conference on the “Bipartisan Innovation Act” (BIA), merging the House-passed America COMPETES Act with the Senate-passed United States Innovation and Competition Act (USICA). This development occurred after weeks of pre-conferencing discussions by staff among some of the committees of jurisdiction.
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United States: New "Buy America" Guidance For Infrastructure Projects: Key Takeaways For Manufacturers 22 April 2022 by Frank S. Murray, Jr. and William Ball Foley & Lardner Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors On April 18, 2022, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued preliminary guidance to federal agencies on how to implement the new "Buy America" requirements applicable to federally funded infrastructure projects.
New “Buy America” Guidance for Infrastructure Projects: Key Takeaways for Manufacturers
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 On April 18, 2022, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued preliminary guidance to federal agencies on how to implement the new “Buy America” requirements applicable to federally funded infrastructure projects. These new requirements, imposed by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), take effect on May 14, 2022. This post will examine some of the key questions answered by the new OMB Guidance.
Georgia Federal Court Enjoins The Government From Enforcing The Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. On December 7, 2021, the federal district court for the Southern District of Georgia (the Court) issued a preliminary injunction preventing the government from enforcing the vaccine mandate for federal contractors and subcontractors set forth in Executive Order 14042, in all covered contracts in any state or territory of the United States of America.
CMMC 2.0 Brings Increased Flexibility — And Increased Risks — For Contractors - Technology - United States
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New Cybersecurity Assessment Requirement For Department Of Defense Contractors Effective November 30, 2020
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. As of November 30, 2020, certain U.S. Department of Defense ("DoD") prime contractors and subcontractors will need to complete a cybersecurity self-assessment prior to receiving new DoD contracts and prior to the exercise of new options under existing DoD contracts.
New Cybersecurity Assessment Requirement for Department of Defense Contractors Effective November 30, 2020
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 As of November 30, 2020, certain U.S. Department of Defense (“DoD”) prime contractors and subcontractors will need to complete a cybersecurity self-assessment prior to receiving new DoD contracts and prior to the exercise of new options under existing DoD contracts. Additionally, DoD contractors will need to ensure that any subcontractors that receive Controlled Unclassified Information (“CUI”) have also completed the cybersecurity self-assessment.
Key Changes To The Paycheck Protection Program
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To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Payroll Protection Program Loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act"), signed into law on Friday March 27, 2020, introduced the Paycheck Protection Program (the "PPP") with an initial $349 billion in funding and the goal of preventing job loss and small businesses failure due to losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
SBA Loans Under The CARES Act
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act"), signed into law on Friday March 27, 2020, introduces the Paycheck Protection Program (the "PPP") with $349 billion in funding and the goal of preventing job loss and small businesses failure due to losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
SBA Loans Under The CARES Act
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. NOTE: Click here for an updated version of this article, published on April 3, 2020. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act"), signed into law on Friday March 27, 2020, introduces the Paycheck Protection Program (the "PPP") with $349 billion in funding and the goal of preventing job loss and small businesses failure due to losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Senate Passes the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”)
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Delma and Frank Murray witnessed the depression and war.
Delma and Frank Murray married in 1945. Posted November 23, 2018 21:06:00 Delma and Frank Murray married in 1945. Supplied: Delma and Frank Murray Topics: newcastle-2300
Nov. 28, 1956: Frank Lloyd Wright at Southdale
Frank Lloyd Wright, “the 87-year-old champion of American modernist architecture,” visited the Twin Cities to address the annual meeting of the Citizens League of Minneapolis and Hennepin County in November 1956. He picked up ammunition for his speech during a tour earlier in the day, visiting the new Southdale shopping center in Edina, the Prudential building in Minneapolis and other landmarks. He didn’t have many kind things to say about anything, including our climate.
The Potential Consequences of a Goal Driven Mentality
It is commonly believed in the pursuit of athletic and non-athletic endeavors that one’s mentality must be goal oriented. In the quest for success, one seldom discusses such pursuits without attaching goals as a corollary. However, contrary to conventional wisdom, goals can be a detriment to success when taken out of context. Goals give us the aim for which our efforts are directed. They establish and maintain clear guide posts to consider when faced with alternatives.
No military draft
To the editor — I hope people’s heads spun around when reading the Yakima Herald-Republic Nov. 16 letter that spoke about the need for the military draft to return. I have been pondering what that would mean directly for my grandchildren, and I have a feeling of foreboding that any future they now dream of could be snatched from them by a government that doesn’t so much govern as bow to the naked king.
Ireland's Public Health Bill: crucial to reduce alcohol harm
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