The Government Contracts Legal Round-Up

In the latest episode of the Government Contracts Legal Round-Up, Partner  David Robbins , co-chair of Jenner & Block's Government Contracts Practice, discusses important developments facing government contractors and grant recipients. During the discussion, David explains the Department of Defense's final rule regarding commercial item determinations and a proposed FAR amendment regarding greenho...

In the latest episode of the Government Contracts Legal Round-Up, Partner  David Robbins , co-chair of Jenner & Block's Government Contracts Practice, discusses the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs' new Contractor Portal, where contractors and subcontractors must register and certify their compliance with Affirmative Action Program requirements. He also explains the implications GSA'...

In the latest episode of the Government Contracts Legal Round-Up, Partner David Robbins , co-chair of Jenner & Block's Government Contracts Practice, introduces Special Counsel Nathan Castellano , who joined the firm in late February. They discuss Nathan's background, frequent authorship, and important developments facing government contractors and grant recipients. Mr. Robbins and Mr. Castellano...

Partner David Robbins , co-chair of Jenner & Block's Government Contracts Practice , discusses the important developments facing government contractors and grant recipients in the latest episode of the Government Contracts Legal Round-Up. During the episode, Mr. Robbins brings the audience up to speed on recent rulings on vaccine mandates, recent bid protests, and an important False Claims Act dec...

Co-hosts Matthew L. Haws  and  Sati Harutyunyan  discuss the implications of the US Supreme Court decision to stay OSHA's vaccine-or-test emergency temporary standard (ETS) . During the episode, Mr. Haws and Ms. Harutyunyan explain what the ruling signals for federal contractors and what to expect as attention shifts back to the lower courts in which the contractor COVID-19 mandate is being litiga...

Co-Hosts Matthew L. Haws and Sati Harutyunyan discuss the latest court orders blocking the enforcement of the Biden Administration's vaccine mandate for federal contractors issued on September 9, 2021 through Executive Order 14042 (EO 14042). During the episode, Mr. Haws and Ms. Harutyunyan walk listeners through the orders' implications, the path forward in the courts, and what government contrac...

Host David B. Robbins discusses the latest rule changes and regularly announcements made by the Biden Administration that will impact government contractors and grant recipients. Among those announcements are the deadline extension for government contractors to comply with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, the US Department of Defense's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0, and several impor...

Associate Michelle Onibokun joins host David R. Robbins for a conversation about President Biden's broad mandate for certain government contractors to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and the FAR class deviations to implement those requirements. Mr. Robbins and Ms. Onibokun also discussed the latest bid protest cases contractors should be aware of and the US Department of Justice's Civil Cyber-Fraud...

In this episode, host David B. Robbins focuses on the latest regulatory developments and rules facing government contractors, including the new Executive Order on COVID-19 vaccinations. Mr. Robbins also provides a summary of recent bid protest cases and an update on proposed False Claims Act legislation.

In this episode, host David B. Robbins welcomes Associate Michelle A. Onibokun, who recently joined the firm and its Government Contracts Practice . They discuss regulatory developments and rules that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as recent bid protest and claims cases.

In this episode, host David B. Robbins welcomes Partner Jeri K. Somers , the former Chief Judge of the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, who recently joined the firm and its Government Contracts Practice . They discuss Judge Somers' perspective on what practitioners can do better before the boards of contract appeals.

In this episode, host David B. Robbins welcomes Associate Moshe Broder , as they discuss recent GAO bid protest decisions and proposed rules that impact federal government contractors and award recipients.

In this episode, Partner David B. Robbins focuses on the minimum wage increase for federal government contractors, as well as recent bid protest and claims decisions.

In this episode, Partner David B. Robbins discusses recent bid protest and claims decisions affecting government contractors and grant recipients.

Host David B. Robbins welcomes Partner Cynthia J. Robertson ; they discuss a new executive order on America's supply chains, bid protest and claims decisions, and False Claims Act priorities affecting government contractors.

Partner David B. Robbins discusses recent developments affecting government contractors following the numerous executive actions signed after President Biden took office. The host also provides updates on recent bid protests, Board decisions, FAR cases, and DOJ's False Claims Act statistics.

Partners  David B. Robbins  and Marc Van Allen analyze recent GAO bid protest reports for fiscal year 2020. They also examine a Federal Circuit appeals decision involving data rights, as well as provide updates on Section 3610 reimbursement claims and False Claims Act decisions.

Partners  David B. Robbins   and Marc Van Allen discuss recent developments facing government contractors and the changes to expect in the new year in this episode. They also examine proposed rule changes with the Department of Defense and Small Business Administration, as well as bid protest and ASBCA updates. 

In this episode, Partners  David B. Robbins  and Matthew L. Haws examine the consolidation of SBA mentor-protégé programs. They also discuss recent intellectual property developments with the validation of proprietary and technical data, bid protest updates, and a recent Federal Circuit reversal . 

In this episode, Partners  Marc A. Van Allen  and   David B. Robbins examine the new, and controversial, "Divisive Concepts" executive order prohibiting workplace training materials "teaching that men and members of certain races, as well as our most vulnerable institutions, are inherently sexist and racist." The hosts also discuss recent case law updates and defective pricing trends.

In this episode, Partner  Marc A. Van Allen  and Special Counsel Carla J. Weiss examine an upcoming interim rule on certain Chinese telecommunication companies that will become effective next month. They also share developments about Section 3610 reimbursements offered by the CARES Act, as well as discuss the Peraton Inc. bid protest decision and recent fraud cases.

In this episode, Partners David B. Robbins and Marc A. Van Allen examine a recent US Government Accountability Office (GAO) report. They cover topics with potentially far-reaching impacts for government contractors, including small business subcontracting plans and an interim rule on certain Chinese telecommunication companies. The hosts also welcome Special Counsel Noah B. Bleicher to discuss rec...

This inaugural edition introduces the hosts and covers key FAR changes, international contracting issues, small business set-aside eligibility requirements, overviews of proposed rules, COVID-19 related contracting issues, as well as protests, claims, and court decisions.