Seyfarth Partners Amy Hoang (the Pink Dinosaur) and Teddie Arnold (the Mountain Lion) count down the six most terrifying aspects of federal contracting — from cursed flowdowns and zombie performance clauses to the final horror of government enforcement. With
Claims & Sustains
A Seyfarth Government Contracts Blog
Claims & Sustains, published by Seyfarth Shaw LLP, focuses on legal issues related to federal government contracting. The blog covers topics such as contract termination grounds, compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, cybersecurity requirements like the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), and supply chain security under the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA). It also addresses challenges in government enforcement, contract flowdowns, and performance clauses. Additionally, the blog discusses diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) compliance considerations for government contractors. The content is aimed at contractors, legal counsel, and professionals involved in federal procurement and regulatory compliance.
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DEI Under Review – Compliance Considerations for Government Contractors
Amy Hoang is joined by Christy Kiely from the OFCCP and People Analytics group to discuss options for contractors adjusting their DEI programs.
Bid Protest Breakdown: Standing Showdown at the Federal Circuit
In this episode of Claims and Sustains, hosts Teddie Arnold and Erica Bakies unpack the Federal Circuit’s en banc decision in Percipient.AI v. United States, exploring how the ruling reaffirms that only actual or prospective bidders have standing to…
Terminations Episode 1: Grounds for Default: When is the Government Justified?
Seyfarth attorneys Teddie Arnold and Zach Jacobson discuss the circumstances in which a Termination for Default (“T4D”) may be justified and what options the contractors has in response.
Buy American Pt. 4: 5 Things to Know About the Build America Buy America Act
Seyfarth attorneys Amy Hoang and Sarah Barney break down the Build America Buy America Act and provide compliance tips for contractors and suppliers performing on federally funded infrastructure projects.
Commercial Contractors: So You’re Thinking About Federal?
Seyfarth Partner Zohra Tejani and Associate Sarah Barney break down considerations for commercial contractors looking at getting a piece of the federal pie. The episode includes a discussion of the pros and cons of federal procurement, the foundation of…
Repair Wars: Right-to-Repair, Data Rights, and the Future of Sustainment IP
Seyfarth attorneys Zohra Tejani and Zach Jacobson break down pending legislation that, if enacted, could dramatically expand the government’s rights to use proprietary contractor data to repair equipment.
Two Courts, No Remedy? The Fallout from NIH v. APHA
In this episode of Claims and Sustains, hosts Teddie Arnold, Erica Bakies, and Ken Kanzawa break down the Supreme Court’s ruling in the NIH grants case, exploring how the decision to redirect litigation to the Court of Federal Claims…
Winning Combinations – It’s Not You, It’s Me: Termination Clauses on Federal Construction Projects
Seyfarth attorneys Sarah Barney and Lori Chen present the tenth session of Seyfarth’s inaugural Winning Combinations: Exploring Synergies with Government Contracts Law webinar series titled: It’s Not You, It’s Me: Termination Clauses on Federal Construction Projects.
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