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International Trade Enforcement Roundup – June 2023 Update
You are reading the June 2023 Update of the Bass, Berry & Sims Enforcement Roundup, where we bring notable enforcement actions, policy changes, interesting news articles, and a bit of our insight...
View ArticleDepartment of Defense Issues First Update Since 2018 to Other Transactions Guide
On July 8, the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD (A&S)) announced its first update to the Other Transactions (OT) Guide...
View ArticleBid Protest Win for AM General on Multi-Billion Dollar Contract
We represented AM General (AMG), an automotive manufacturer that builds military vehicles for government customers, including the Humvee, in a successful bid protest involving a $9.7 billion contract...
View Article[WEBINAR] GovCon M&A: What Is Going On In 2023? Predictions for 2024
I am looking forward to speaking on a panel titled “GovCon M&A: What Is Going On In 2023? Predictions for 2024” for a webinar hosted by sbLiftOff. I will be joined by Sharon Heaton, founder and...
View Article[WEBINAR] Significant EAR Violations and BIS Policy Shift: Incentivized...
I am looking forward to speaking on a panel at an upcoming Strafford webinar addressing the U.S. Department of Commerce’s recent policy shift that increases the incentives for companies to voluntarily...
View Article[WEBINAR] Conducting Clinical Trials Outside the U.S.: U.S. and Foreign...
We will speak at a Strafford webinar providing guidance to life sciences companies and research institutions that are conducting or considering conducting clinical trials outside the United States....
View ArticleJoin Us at the 2023 Government Contracting Conference
We are looking forward to presenting a session titled “Gov Con Legal Update” for the 2023 Government Contracting Conference hosted by the Greater Washington Society of CPAs. We will provide an update...
View ArticleTri-Seal Compliance Note on Voluntary Self-Disclosure Released by Departments...
On July 26, the Department of Commerce, Department of the Treasury, and Department of Justice released a Tri-Seal Compliance Note (July Note) providing guidance on voluntary self-disclosure of...
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International Trade Enforcement Roundup – July 2023 Update
You are reading the July 2023 Update of the Bass, Berry & Sims Enforcement Roundup, where we bring notable enforcement actions, policy changes, interesting news articles, and a bit of our insight...
View ArticleSBA Issues Interim Guidance on 8(a) Program Following Ultima Ruling
On July 19, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee ruled in favor of Ultima Services Corporation, prompting the pause of new 8(a) applications and necessitating a reorganization...
View ArticleBuy America Update: BAA Requirements Make Compliance Complex, Yet Necessary
Whether through the vaccine mandate, minimum wage increase, emissions disclosure rules, or now with Buy America (BA) rules, the Biden administration has long used the government contracting community...
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International Trade Enforcement Roundup – August 2023 Update
You are reading the August 2023 Update of the Bass, Berry & Sims Enforcement Roundup, where we bring notable enforcement actions, policy changes, interesting news articles, and a bit of our...
View ArticleUPDATE: Next Step in SBA’s Implementation of Ultima Ruling to 8(a) Program
The July 19 Ultima ruling threw the 8(a) program into tumult after the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee found the program’s rebuttable presumption mechanism, used to find...
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Register Now | Demystifying Controlled Unclassified Information Requirements...
Please join us on November 2 for an engaging webinar, Demystifying Controlled Unclassified Information Requirements: Overview of the Regulatory Landscape and Strategies for Implementing a Successful...
View ArticleCFIUS Update: A More Refined Focus, Increased Risks
The U.S. government continues to aggressively monitor and impose restrictions on transactions deemed to threaten U.S. national security. On a day-to-day basis, restrictions arise most commonly in the...
View ArticleGovCon M&A: What Is Going On In 2023? Predictions for 2024 (On-Demand Webinar)
I recently had the honor of taking part in a thought-provoking panel discussion titled “GovCon M&A: Unveiling the 2023 Landscape and Forecasts for 2024.” This illuminating webinar featuring Sharon...
View ArticleUPDATE: 8(a) Reopens its Certify Site Welcoming New Applicants
On September 29, the Small Business Administration (SBA) reopened its Certify portal to new applicants seeking admittance into the SBA 8(a) program. This decision comes over a month after a ruling...
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International Trade Enforcement Roundup – September 2023 Update
You are reading the September 2023 Update of the Bass, Berry & Sims Enforcement Roundup, where we bring notable enforcement actions, policy changes, interesting news articles, and a bit of our...
View ArticleBiden Administration Directs Federal Agencies to Consider Social Cost of...
On September 21, the Biden administration approved recommendations from the Interagency Working Group on the Social Cost of Greenhouse Gases (IWG), directing federal agencies to consider the Social...
View ArticleCSO Requirements for Government Contractors
We recently authored an article for Reuters examining Commercial Solutions Openings, a contracting mechanism through the Department of Defense (DoD), which seeks innovative commercial technologies or...
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