Business Organization, Military Law

AT&T Case Confirms GAO's Broad View Of Waiver Authority

by K. Alyse Latour, Tina Reynolds, Bradley Wine | Morrison & Foerster LLP on 4/12/2013

The U.S. Government Accountability Office recently opened the door for government agencies to use their waiver authority under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Subpart 9.5, during a protest to render academic a protester’s...more

Leadership in the Compliance Function – Do You Encourage or Stifle?

by Thomas Fox on 1/7/2013

There are many ways for a Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) to exercise leadership in not only the compliance function but also across the many disciplines in which compliance impacts in any corporation. In this Sunday’s New...more

Clark Ervin on National Security’s Business Impacts [Video]

by LEVICK on 12/18/2012

In this LEVICK Daily video interview, we discuss U.S. national security issues and their impacts on business with Clark Ervin, a partner at Patton Boggs and the former Inspector General at the State Department and Department...more

Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA) Highlights the Need for Thorough and Effective Preparation of Clearance Applications

by Armstrong Teasdale LLP on 9/27/2012

In the past few years, the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals ("DOHA") has experienced a significant uptick in the number of clearance applications referred from DISCO. This can primarily be attributed to the economic...more

EEOC Issues Guidance on Criminal Background Checks, But Retains Employer Protections for Positions of National Security

by Armstrong Teasdale LLP on 8/3/2012

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently issued its highly anticipated Enforcement Guidance regarding employer use of arrest and conviction records and compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of...more

Transitioning to the Updated ISFO Process Manual v3.0

by Armstrong Teasdale LLP on 10/24/2011

By December 31, 2011, DSS will transition to the updated version (Version 3.0) of the Industrial Security Field Officer (ISFO) Process Manual for Certification and Accreditation. The intent of the manual is to explain the...more

New DSS Security Rating Matrix

by Armstrong Teasdale LLP on 9/9/2011

On August 29, 2011, the Defense Security Service (DSS) began utilizing a newly designed security rating process to determine ratings assigned at the completion of a DSS National Industrial Security Program (NISP) inspection....more

Base Closures Raise Need for Complete SF86 Reviews

by Armstrong Teasdale LLP on 7/25/2011

The Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) plan of 2005 may soon begin to have a real impact on the security clearance world. Under the plan, ten DoD Central Adjudication Facilities (CAFs) will move from their current homes to a...more

Cyberspace - Industry and the Cyber Armoury

by Richard Milner on 3/14/2011

In this, the second in Pitmans’ industry briefing papers following on from A Call to Economic Arms (http://bit.ly/e4ALOJ), we examine the issues posed by the emergence of Cyberspace as an increasing threat to national...more

Case Before the U.S. Supreme Court Could Affect Right to Privacy in the Security Clearance Context

by Armstrong Teasdale LLP on 2/1/2011

In October, 2010, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in NASA v. Nelson, a case concerning the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals' earlier ruling that background checks conducted by NASA for contractor personnel...more

A Call to Economic Arms - Commercial and Legal Considerations in the Defence and Security Sector

by Richard Milner on 1/2/2011

In this briefing we examine the implications for business arising from the Government’s recently published Green Paper on Equipment, Support and Technology for UK Defence and Security. The Green Paper follows the...more

Government Contractor Problems - Resolve Them Early !

by Malyszek & Malyszek on 7/22/2010

Federal Contractors don't leave Money on the table with your Government Contract. Litigating against the Federal Government should be the last resort. We can help resolve most if not all of your contract problems. The key to...more

Bid Protest & The GAO's Automatic Stay

by Malyszek & Malyszek on 7/22/2010

Bid Protests & GAO's Automatic stay. Government contractor needs to know this information. The automatic stay is one of the most powerful tools of a GAO protest. But if the protest is not handled correctly the automatic stay...more

Filing A Bid Protest? Know these Critical Time Deadlines!

by Malyszek & Malyszek on 5/4/2010

Filing a Bid Protest? Be Aware of the These Critical Time Deadlines! To All Government Contractors Part One Protester’s Post Award Bid Protest Awareness of Time limits for filing with the GAO. The GAO Bid Protest...more

Tully Rinckey Newsletter Spring 2009

by Greg Rinckey on 4/1/2009

This is our 2009 Spring newsletter showcasing asbestos exposure and soldiers, senior safety, and employee rights. ...more

Ten Very Common Mistakes in Texas DWI Cases

by Brashear Law Firm, PLLC on 6/1/2008

Ten Very Common Mistakes with DWI Cases in Texas....more

Make Sure You Honor Rights Of Employees In Armed Services

by Thomas H. Clarke, Jr. on 4/4/2005

The article reviews the obligations of employers, under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act and equivalent California law, toward employees who are in the military reserves or the National Guard....more

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AT&T Case Confirms GAO's Broad View Of Waiver Authority

Leadership in the Compliance Function – Do You Encourage or Stifle?

Clark Ervin on National Security’s Business Impacts [Video]

Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA) Highlights the Need for Thorough and Effective Preparation of Clearance Applications

EEOC Issues Guidance on Criminal Background Checks, But Retains Employer Protections for Positions of National Security

Transitioning to the Updated ISFO Process Manual v3.0

New DSS Security Rating Matrix

Base Closures Raise Need for Complete SF86 Reviews

Cyberspace - Industry and the Cyber Armoury

Case Before the U.S. Supreme Court Could Affect Right to Privacy in the Security Clearance Context

A Call to Economic Arms - Commercial and Legal Considerations in the Defence and Security Sector

Government Contractor Problems - Resolve Them Early !

Bid Protest & The GAO's Automatic Stay

Filing A Bid Protest? Know these Critical Time Deadlines!

Tully Rinckey Newsletter Spring 2009

Ten Very Common Mistakes in Texas DWI Cases

Make Sure You Honor Rights Of Employees In Armed Services

Clark Ervin on National Security’s Business Impacts [Video]

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