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Coronavirus Update: The Defense Production Act Is Not a Contractor’s Shield Against Local Shutdown Orders
The President is invoking the Defense Production Act (DPA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 4501 et seq., to acquire much needed medical supplies and equipment. Meanwhile, contra
Coronavirus/COVID-19 Update: Evolving Local Orders that Affect Government Contractors
As the COVID-19 situation continues to develop day by day, and even hour by hour, many jurisdictions are issuing guidance regarding quarantines and work restric
Coronavirus (COVID-19) for Employers: Leaves, Furloughs, and the Warn Act
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization officially declared the worldwide outbreak of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, a pandemic. As the ripple effect
Department of Defense Adopts AI Ethical Principles to Guide Its Expanded Use of AI
Popular science fiction is replete with examples of artificial intelligence (AI) gone awry, from HAL, the killer AI of Arthur C. Clarke’s 2001: A Space Odyssey,
Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments for February 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
U.S. Government Announces New Federal Funding Opportunities Related to COVID-19
The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the U.S Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary f
February 2020 Bid Protest Roundup (Law360 Spotlight)
This installment of our monthly Law360 bid protest spotlight features three noteworthy decisions from the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) concerning re
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Keep Calm, Wash Your Hands, and Know Your Rights
As the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, invades more and more of everyday life, the chance it will affect government contracts and government contractors becomes mo
MoFo Webinar: Are You Ready for CMMC? Do You Need to Be?
Please join Morrison & Foerster LLP, Coalfire Federal, and Grant Thornton Public Sector on Thursday, February 27 at 12PM EST for a deep dive into the key aspect
The Procurement Lawyer: Imputation of False Claims Act Liability to Prime Contractors
Morrison & Foerster Government Contracts associate Sandeep Nandivada, with assistance from law clerk David Allman*, discuss FCA liability for prime contractors