Some might say there’s little difference between dealing with the devil and being a federal contractor. And for the unwary or unprepared, that may not be far off. Federal contracting comes with a litany of “fine print” that...more
9/5/2024
/ Chief Information Officers (CIO) ,
Compliance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
DFARS ,
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Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Information Technology ,
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Whistleblowers
On August 1, 2024, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) Criminal Division introduced its Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program (Program), which, like a modern-day Western posse, aims to bring justice to the wild frontier...more
9/4/2024
/ Corporate Crimes ,
Corporate Misconduct ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Federal Pilot Programs ,
Financial Crimes ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Healthcare Fraud ,
Internal Investigations ,
Risk Assessment ,
Whistleblower Awards ,
Whistleblowers ,
White Collar Crimes
As COVID-19 antibodies begin flooding the immune systems of most Americans, it is important to remember the important role that hygiene has played over the past fifteen months. For many, the risks and dangers of the pandemic...more
6/16/2021
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Buy American Act ,
CARES Act ,
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Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Information Technology ,
Joe Biden ,
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Supply Chain ,
Trade Agreements Act ,
Trading Advisory Agreements (TAAs) ,
U.S. Commerce Department
When entering a casino, professional gamblers understand that “the house doesn’t beat the player. It just gives him the opportunity to beat himself.” This axiom is precisely why in the long run casinos make money, while...more