Episode 344 -- SEC Settles FCPA Case with Moog for $1.7 Million
Firma digital y firma electrónica, parecidas … pero diferentes
Everyone Come to Play: Exploring FOCI Mitigation Instruments
Navigating Bid Protest Choices at GAO and COFC
Navigating Compliance in Government Contracts: Insights from SEC and DOJ Perspectives
False Claims Act Insights - Reality Checks: How to Approach Healthcare Transactions Without Triggering FCA Liability
Episode 342 -- How to Conduct an Internal Compliance Site Visit and Review
DE Talk | How SMBs Can Use AI Hiring Tech in Inclusive Ways
DE Talk | Using Employment Networks to Connect with Individuals with Disabilities in an Ever-Changing Workforce
A Look Ahead to the 2024 State AG Elections From DAGA President Sean Rankin — Regulatory Oversight Podcast
Podcast - Discussing a DOJ Lawsuit Under the Civil-Fraud Initiative
Navigating Environmental Restrictions on Alternative Project Delivery for Complex Infrastructure Projects
Unveiling the Impact: How Georgia's Open Records Act Affects Private Businesses — Regulatory Oversight Podcast
False Claims Act Insights - Are the FCA’s Qui Tam Provisions Unconstitutional? One Federal Judge Says “Yes"
Enhancing Compliance: The Power of Independent Monitorships in Consumer Protection — Regulatory Oversight Podcast
Defense Dynamics: Navigating the Post-Election Landscape for the National Security Sector
DE Talk | If It’s Not in Writing, It Never Happened: Applicant Tracking & Recordkeeping Strategies to Ensure OFCCP Compliance
Understanding Pharmacy Benefit Managers: The PBM Landscape Explained
Navigating Government Contracts: Diana Shaw on Oversight and Whistleblower Protections
The CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization Rules
For the time being, members of Congress are collectively focused on the outcome of the November 5 elections. However, when they return to Washington on November 12, the lame duck session of Congress will face a number of...more
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that the president lacks authority under the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to set a federal contractor minimum wage, creating a split with other...more
After numerous fits and starts, on October 14, the Department of Defense (DoD) published a final rule implementing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. Borne from documented deficiencies in the...more
On October 11, 2024, the United States Department of Defense (DOD) published a final rule implementing its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, which is designed to verify that defense contractors are...more
In October of 2024, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) announced it had received two Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) requests to disclose EEO-1 Type 2 Consolidated Report data, which is filed...more
Mayor Adams has announced new appointments within the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Communications. In the Press Office, Kayla Mamelak Altus is now Press Secretary, and Allison Maser has joined as a Deputy Press Secretary...more
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has vacated President Joe Biden’s executive order increasing the minimum hourly wage for employees working on federal government contracts. State of Nebraska v. Su, No. 23-15179...more
Republicans are taking back the White House and the U.S. Senate. All that remains to be determined is control of the U.S. House, which Republicans appear poised to take as well. ...more
The final Medicare Physician Fee Schedule was issued on November 1st for calendar year 2025. Attached is a link to both the Press Release describing all of the Medicare changes and the link to the entire Final Rule....more
"Moderation" is the best description of what North Carolina’s landscape looks like following the election. Democrats have likely gained enough seats in the legislature to overcome the Republican supermajority. ...more
Board members sometimes just assume that whenever they enter into executive session under Connecticut’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), they can invite anyone they want into the session. Furthermore, boards often assume...more
Former Congressman Peter Roskam, who leads BakerHostetler’s Federal Policy team, provides listeners with a front-row seat to the most important policy and political debates in Congress. In this episode of “The Cloakroom with...more
On Oct. 21, the new Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) rule (the “CUI Rule”) aligning requirements for federal contractors to properly safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (“CUI”) as outlined in Executive Order...more
With former President Donald Trump winning election to be the 47th president of the United States, Americans should expect sweeping policy and regulatory changes, including in the federal procurement space. Based on Trump's...more
Republicans Win Control of White House and Senate, Seem Poised to Maintain Control of House. Former President Donald Trump will return to the White House, and Republicans also gained control of the Senate. Some toss-up House...more
FDA and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced last week that they plan to develop the first intergovernmental health artificial intelligence (AI) lab. This lab would test health-related AI applications for safety...more
Judge Orders Government to Pay Relators a Cut of FCA Settlement - On November 4, a federal judge from the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts ordered the government to pay the relators’ share of a...more
Affirmative action is typically not a major focus for construction companies. With the difficulty of finding qualified workers, finishing complex projects, and dealing with a myriad of government regulations, affirmative...more
Paul D. Nathanson and Joshua C. Zive, senior principals in Bracewell’s Policy Resolution Group, discuss the future of trade and manufacturing under a new Trump administration....more
The 2024 general election results, both nationally and in New Jersey, have indicated a range of significant political shifts and emerging trends. The victory of former President Donald Trump in the presidential race,...more
The SEC notched another FCPA settlement, continuing its steady pursuit and resolution of FCPA cases. In the meantime, the Justice Department has been silent in the FCPA enforcement arena. In this episode of Corruption,...more
On October 28, CMS requested public comment on four proposed information collections (ICRs) it intends to impose on drug manufacturers and pharmacies in order to effectuate maximum fair prices (MFP) under the Inflation...more
Across the country on Tuesday, November 5, Americans cast their ballots in one of the most closely contested elections in recent history. In the Old North State, voters came out in droves beginning with the early voting...more
You are reading the October 2024 Update of the Bass, Berry & Sims Enforcement Roundup, where we bring notable enforcement actions, policy changes, interesting news articles, and a bit of our insight to your inbox. -...more
Donald Trump will be the 47th President of the U.S. Not since 1892 has a President been elected to two non-consecutive terms, and his victory has helped Republicans pick up several critical seats in Congress. Senate...more