Navigating the Government Contracts Process provides an authoritative, insider’s perspective on today’s contracting environment. Featuring partners from some of the nation’s leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through the complexities of working with contractors and subcontractors, with a focus on understanding the terms of a contract, avoiding common pitfalls, analyzing costs, protecting IP, and advising first-time contractors and small businesses. These top lawyers evaluate the latest contracting cases and discuss recent changes that impact the federal acquisition process, including the mandatory disclosure rule, the amendments to the False Claims Act, and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Additionally, these leaders reveal their proven strategies for doing business with the federal government and cooperating with officials and agencies. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts on the keys to success within this ever-evolving field. Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives and lawyers (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world’s most respected companies and firms nationwide. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is heading and the most important issues for the future. Each author has been selected based upon their experience and C-level standing within the professional community. Chapters Include: 1. John W. Chierichella, Partner, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP- “Emerging Developments in Government Contracts Law: Opportunities and Liabilities and an Ever-Evolving Risk/Reward Calculus” 2. Marc A. Van Allen, Partner, Jenner & Block LLP- "What Is “False” Under the False Claims Act?" 3. John A. Ordway, Partner, Berliner, Corcoran & Rowe LLP – “Sourcing Product Overseas for Sale to the U.S. Government: Selected Fundamental Considerations” 4. James G. McEwen, Partner, Stein McEwen LLP – “The Relevance and Use of Intellectual Property in Creating Ongoing Relationships with the Government Customer” 5. Donald J. Walsh, Principal and Head, Government Contracts Group, Offit Kurman PA – “Challenges and Opportunities for Government Subcontractors” 6. Diana G. Richard, Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP – “Understanding How to Approach the GSA Price Reduction Clause and CSP-1” 7. Suzanne D. Reifman, Michael R. Charness, and Kathleen C. Little, Partners, Vinson & Elkins LLP- “The Changing Landscape of Federal Government Contracting: Increased Opportunity, Accountability, and Enforcement” 8. Jonathan T. Williams, Partner, PilieroMazza PLLC – “Practicing in the Ever-Changing World of Government Contracts”
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