The Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 15
The Government Contracts Legal Round-Up
Release Date: 09/10/2021
The Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 45
The Government Contracts Legal Round-Up
In this episode of the Government Contracts Legal Roundup, reviews a series of cases that have been decided in recent weeks, including the much-anticipated decision in Avue Technologies Corp. v. Department of Health & Human Services. He also reviews Williams Building Company, Inc. v. Department of State; PDS Consultants, Inc. v. United States and Superior Optical Labs, Inc.; United States ex rel. Hunter v. Fillmore Capital Partners, LLC; and the matters of Expression Networks, LLC and DGCC Corp. In reviewing these matters, David provides key takeaways for...
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The Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 44
The Government Contracts Legal Round-Up
In this episode of the Government Contracts Legal Round-Up, Partner explains how two recent Court of Federal Claims decisions reaffirm that the court will meaningfully review an agency’s proposed corrective action, underscoring that protest litigation before the court can be very different from protest proceedings before the Government Accountability Office (GAO). He also looks at a recent GAO bid protest that was dismissed as untimely, highlighting that contractors should pay close attention to deadlines to avoid disappointment. Finally, David discusses the Department of Defense’s final...
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The Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 43
The Government Contracts Legal Round-Up
In this episode, Partner discusses the significant proposed rule issued by the Department of Defense implementing Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0. David also covers suspension/debarment updates and recent bid protest decisions.
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The Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 42
The Government Contracts Legal Round-Up
In this episode, Partner discusses the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024. David explains a number of provisions that government contractors and grant recipients should be aware of, including those concerned with foreign purchases, cyber security, and greenhouse gases.
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The Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 41
The Government Contracts Legal Round-Up
In this episode of the Government Contracts Legal Roundup, David Robbins shares the mic with Jan Larson, a Co-Chair of the firm’s Insurance Recovery and Counseling Practice. Jan explains how her practice dovetails with the needs of government contractors and all policyholders who seek insurance to recover damages. “The key part,” she tells David, “is you’re helping to bring money back in.” In addition to his interview with Jan, David provides a quick update on a recent DFARS amendment.
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The Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 40
The Government Contracts Legal Round-Up
Partner begins this by discussing implications of decisions by the Court of Federal Claims and the GAO. The cases he covers include System Dynamics Int’l, Inc. v. United States; Insight Technology Solutions, LLC; Guidehouse, Inc.; and Zolon PCS II, LLC. He then provides federal grant recipients with takeaways from the OMB’s proposed rewrite of the uniform guidance. He closes by reminding listeners that he will soon publish his Suspension and Debarment By the Numbers analysis for the prior fiscal year.
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The Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 39
The Government Contracts Legal Round-Up
In this robust episode of the Government Contracts Legal Roundup, covers a number of current issues in this episode across the government contracts spectrum of issues, including protests, claims, regulatory and investigations. He closes with a cautionary observation about the Department of Justice’s program to pursue criminal prosecutions for sanctions violations.
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The Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 38
The Government Contracts Legal Round-Up
In this Partner is joined by to talk about Nathan’s naming as a co-author of the seminal Formation of Government Contracts treatise and a contributor to The Nash & Cibinic Report. David then discusses a divergence between COFC and GAO protest practice highlighted by AccelGov, LLC v. United States and also explores two other decisions: KPMG LLP v. United States and B&B Medical Services, Inc.
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The Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 37
The Government Contracts Legal Round-Up
In this episode, Partner discusses important cases and developments facing government contractors and grant recipients. He updates listeners on the Percipient.ai protest, which has sparked significant litigation over the scope of Court of Federal Claims bid protest jurisdiction. He also describes the implications of protest decisions in Leidos Inc.; Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. and BOF GA Lenox Park, LLC. David concludes with an “un-human interest story”: proposed legislation that would force contractors to turn over any “non-earth origin” material that intelligence officials have...
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The Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 36
The Government Contracts Legal Round-Up
In this episode, Partner highlights the Supreme Court’s recent, unanimous opinion in the SuperValue case, which held that the False Claims Act’s scienter element may take into account a defendant’s knowledge and subjective beliefs. David also covers the new FAR rule that prohibits contractors from using TikTok on certain IT products. Last, David discusses the Federal Circuit’s useful reminder of the de novo standard of review that applies to appeals of the Contract Disputes Act.
info_outlineIn this episode, host David B. Robbins focuses on the latest regulatory developments and rules facing government contractors, including the new Executive Order on COVID-19 vaccinations. Mr. Robbins also provides a summary of recent bid protest cases and an update on proposed False Claims Act legislation.