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Podcast - Navigating M&A Due Diligence: Safeguarding Security Clearances

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In the ninth episode of "Are We All Clear? Facilitating Security Clearances," host Molly O'Casey and International Trade attorney Antonia Tzinova delve into the critical aspects of due diligence for facility and personnel...more

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Pressure Mounts for Broader Regulatory Oversight of Defense Industry Mergers

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The Department of Defense assessed an average of about 40 defense-related mergers and acquisitions each year from 2018 to 2022, a small portion of the roughly 400 defense mergers estimated to occur annually, according to a...more

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Increasing Antitrust and Potentially Other Scrutiny for Defense M&A Deals

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Mergers and acquisitions involving companies that conduct business with the federal government present a unique set of challenges. Several statutes and regulations are implicated in such corporate transactions, whether the...more

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DOD Contemplating Increased Scrutiny of Defense M&A Transactions

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The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has published a report focusing on the risks associated with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the defense space and concluded that the U.S. Department of Defense's (DOD)...more

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The FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act: What Government Contractors Should Know

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The Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes numerous provisions relevant to government contractors in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, supply chain concerns related to...more

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New Rule Seeks to Streamline DoD Commercial Product and Service Procurements

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On November 17, the Department of Defense (DoD) issued a final rule, implementing Section 874 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), clarifying that certain DoD-unique statutes and Defense Federal Acquisition...more

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FOCI Update: The Evolving US Department Of Defense FOCI Environment, Process & Timing

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The foreign ownership, control or influence ("FOCI") program administered by the Department of Defense's ("DoD") Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency ("DCSA"), which is by far the largest US FOCI program, continues...more

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Decoded: Technology Law Insights - V 4, Issue 2, February 2023

Illinois Supreme Court Allows Massive Damages in Biometric Privacy Cases - “The case involves Ohio-based fast-food company White Castle.” Why this is important: Illinois has the strictest biometric privacy law in the...more

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The FY 2023 National Defense Authorization Act: Key Provisions Relevant to Defense Contractors

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Inflation relief for defense contractors, a ban on procurement of products and services containing certain Chinese semiconductors, and codification of the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) governing...more

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New Federal Acquisition Regulation: Effective Communication Between Government and Industry

On December 1, 2022, the United States Department of Defense, General Service Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) issued a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to...more

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DOJ Sues to Block Merger Between Booz Allen Hamilton and EverWatch Based on Antitrust Concerns Relating to Single-Contract Market

The Department of Justice recently filed a complaint to prevent Booz Allen Hamilton’s $440 million acquisition of “agile and innovative” competitor EverWatch, Inc. Among the notable aspects of the complaint is its definition...more

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Assessing the Value of Intellectual Property Rights in M&A Deals Involving Government Contractors

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Intellectual property (“IP”) rights can be one of the most valuable assets of a government contractor. There are several factors potential buyers can use to properly evaluate a government contractor’s IP in mergers and...more

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DOD Class Deviation Imposes New Requirements for Nonavailability Waiver Determinations Under the Buy American Statute

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The Department of Defense (DOD) recently published a class deviation that builds on directives to promote an accountable and transparent procurement policy while maximizing Government use of goods, products, and materials...more

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The FY 2022 National Defense Authorization Act: Key Provisions for Government Contractors

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Cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and nontraditional approaches to procurement are once again areas of legislative focus for Congress in the recently passed Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA),...more

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Should You File Your Bid Protest Before GAO or COFC: For the Record, the Record Can Make All the Difference

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In a bid protest, the record of the actions that the contracting agency took during the procurement is of paramount importance. Regardless of whether a protester files its challenge with the Government Accountability Office...more

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GAO Confirms Joint Ventures Pursuing DOD Contracts May Rely on Facility Clearances of Their Members

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In a recent decision, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) sustained a protest challenging the terms of a solicitation because it required that a joint venture (JV) pursuing an Air Force contract hold a facility...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – February 2021 #2

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BUSINESS & TRANSACTIONS - Federal Trade Commission Updates HSR Thresholds - The Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (HSR) requires that certain mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures be...more

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Clarity, Sweet Clarity—Proposed Rule Will Revise The FAR Definition Of “Commercial Item”

On October 15, the FAR Council issued a Proposed Rule implementing amendments to the current FAR definition of “commercial item.” As explained below, the Proposed Rule will eliminate the current FAR definition of “commercial...more

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Weekly Update Newsletter - October 2020 #3

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BUSINESS & CORPORATE - BLOG: Important Considerations When Structuring M&A Transactions for Government Contractors: Post-Transaction Pitfalls—Part 3 of a 3-Part Series - M&A transactions involving government contractors...more

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Weekly Update Newsletter - September 2020 #3

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GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS - BLOG: Important Considerations When Structuring M&A Transactions for Government Contractors: OCI, Reps and Warranties, and Assignment of Receivables - Our three-part series on government...more

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The Absurdity Of Government Contracting

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It is time for a top-to-bottom review of the acquisition process. I take no joy in writing this article, but it is a desperate plea for improvement. From 1995-2001, I worked for the Department of the Army as a contract...more

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Weekly Update Newsletter - March 2020 #3

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ANNOUNCEMENT: PilieroMazza Forms "COVID-19 Client Response Team," March 18, 2020 - To address the concerns of our clients and resource partners during and long after the coronavirus pandemic, PilieroMazza created the...more

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[Webinar] CMMC Is Coming: Are You Ready? - March 17th, 2:00 pm ET

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Now that DOD has released the final version of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) guidelines, all contractors that work directly or indirectly on Department of Defense (DOD) contracts should be preparing to...more

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Weekly Update Newsletter - February 2020 #2

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Comments to Proposed Rule on Consolidation of Mentor Protégé Programs and Other Government Contracting Amendments, February 7, 2020 - In its role as advocate to small businesses operating in the government contracting...more

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PODCAST: GovCon Perspectives - Are You Interested in Investing in a Company With a Federal Firearms License (FFL)?

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If you’re thinking about lending to a firearms industry member, you need to take special precautions. Firearms laws are complex, and impact multiple aspects in transactions. This podcast touches upon major areas of which you...more

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