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News & Analysis as of May 18, 2013

New DOD Internal Policy Guidance on Counterfeit Parts: A Preview of Contractor Regulations?

by Frank Murray Jr. | Foley & Lardner LLP on 5/8/2013

The Department of Defense (DOD) has issued a new instruction that establishes internal DOD policies for detecting, avoiding, and remediating counterfeit parts in the DOD supply chain, and allocates responsibility among...more

"U.S. Army Issues RFP for Renewable Projects"

by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 8/15/2012

The U.S. Army (the Army), on August 7, 2012, issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the eventual procurement of $7 billion in renewable and alternative energy under up to 30-year power purchase agreements (PPAs) from solar,...more

Department of Defense Releases Funding Opportunity for Innovative Solutions to National Security Needs

by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 8/7/2012

On July 9, 2012, the Department of Defense (DoD) released a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) soliciting proposals for the Rapid Innovation Fund (RIF). Enacted by Congress in the 2011 National Defense Authorization Act, RIF...more

U.S. Army Looking for $7 Billion in Renewable Energy Over the Next 10 Years

by Reed Smith on 3/13/2012

In late February, the U.S. Army began its long-awaited process for signing up to $7 billion in renewable energy contracts over the next 10 years when the Army Energy Initiatives Task Force (AEITF) issued a draft request for...more

Early Steps Toward a Streamlined Export Control System: Proposed Changes to the ITAR and EAR

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 11/17/2011

On November 7, 2011, the U.S. State Department published a proposed rule amending the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) by narrowing the categories of aircraft and related equipment controlled on the United...more

Military Flash Drive Producer Sued For Copyright And Patent Infringement

by SEO | Law Firm on 7/27/2011

California based IronKey is being slapped with two lawsuits in federal court. One is for patent infringement, the other copyright infringement. Most companies that do business in the technology area are global in reach,...more

ITAR License Exemption Amended To Allow Hand-Carrying Of Technical Data Outside The United States

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 9/14/2010

On August 27, 2010, the Department of State amended section 125.4(b)(9) of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) to clarify an exemption to the license requirement related to the hand-carrying of technical...more

Employment Advisory: U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Unveils New Initiatives for...

by Mintz Levin - Employment, Labor & Benefits on 8/5/2008

In July, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) launched two new initiatives designed to help veterans and individuals with disabilities: The Good Faith Initiative for...more