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Who Bears the Risks of War? Federal Circuit Affirms ASBCA’s Decision That the Contractor Bore the Risk of Changes to Worksite’s Security
We have previously written about the challenges contractors face when pursuing costs incurred because of combat zone risks. These risks, and the resulting cost
Materiality & the Public Disclosure Bar: Fending Off Qui Tam Attacks
Enforcement activity by the U.S. Government historically spikes in the wake of heightened government spending, whether a result of wars, recessions, or natural
May Bid Protest Roundup (Law360 Spotlight)
This month’s Law360 spotlight examines three protest decisions addressing first article testing, proprietary information in unsolicited proposals, and timely su
Congress Passes PPP Revisions and Advocates for Public Disclosure of Recipients
Updated June 5, 2020 In the wake of the massive economic disruption caused by the Coronavirus outbreak, Congress enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Econom
SBA Issues New Certification Regulations for Women-Owned Small Businesses
Starting July 15, 2020, a new certification process is being implemented for Women-Owned Small Businesses (“WOSBs”) and Economically Disadvantaged WOSBs (“EDWOS
SBA Issues New Rules on PPP Loan Forgiveness and Loan Review Procedures
Since the inception of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) nearly eight weeks ago, the Small Business Administration (SBA)
PPP Loan Forgiveness Application is Finally Here
During these uncertain economic times, the Small Business Administration (SBA) loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) have been a critical lifeline f
Contracting in the Fog of War: Recovering Costs Caused by an Epidemic
Like the rest of the nation, and indeed the whole world, contractors today are fighting a war against an invisible enemy. As we observed in a previous post, re
Are Foreign Employees Included in Calculating Size for PPP’s 500-Employee Size Standard? New Guidance Makes the Answer Unclear
Updated May 18, 2020 As many companies are likely aware by now, Small Business Administration (SBA) loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provide ai
Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments for April 2020
In order to provide an overview for busy in-house counsel and compliance professionals, we summarize below some of the most important international anti-corrupt