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Apr
27
2018
Fourth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of TCPA Suit Based on ‘Derivative Sovereign Immunity’ Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
6
2018
Germany’s first veto against a foreign investment under new FDI rules Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
8
2014
July 4th Puts the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Drone Policy to the Test Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
29
2014
U.S. Navy Affirms Commitment to Use Alternative Fuels Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
4
2015
Changes to Biofuels Provisions in House-Passed NDAA FY 15 Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
3
2015
DoD Memo Reveals Poor Scorecard for Agency’s Inclusion of the UCTI DFARS Clause in New Contracts Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
9
2015
SEC and State OIG Allege that Contractors’ Policies, Procedures, and Agreements Suppress Whistleblowing Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
12
2015
Congress Considers Aviation Safety in New World of Drones Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
2
2015
DoD Issues Final Rule Addressing Exclusion of Contractors that Present Supply Chain Risk in National Security System Procurements Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
1
2015
Department of Veterans Affairs Proposes to Make VOSB Verification Easier Under Veterans First Contracting Program Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
30
2015
Time Is On My Side: DoD Hears Industry Concerns – Additional Time Provided to Implement Security Controls Under New Cyber Rule Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
13
2016
Recent COFC Decision Underscores Need for Vigilance in Demonstrating Protest Standing Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
28
2016
HASC Chairman Proposes New Acquisition Reforms Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
15
2016
DoD IG Report Reveals Ongoing Struggles in IT-Acquisition Reform Covington & Burling LLP
May
6
2016
Battle over “Blacklisting” Order: Obama Administration Moves Forward with Fair Pay Order as House Members Attempt to Exempt DOD Covington & Burling LLP
Jun
2
2016
Could Senate NDAA Spell the End of Incumbent Bid Protests? Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
12
2017
Contracting by Tweet: What Impact Can the New Administration Have on Existing Contracts and Future Awards? Covington & Burling LLP
Feb
8
2017
Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Narrows Scope of Implied Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing in IDIQ Contracts Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
15
2017
Tensions Heighten on the Korean Peninsula Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
5
2017
Trinity: Divine Fifth Circuit Ruling Gives FCA Defendants Reason for Praise Covington & Burling LLP
Feb
27
2018
At Long Last – GSA Issues Final Rule on Purchasing “Order-Level Materials” on Schedule Orders Covington & Burling LLP
May
11
2018
Any Questions? : Department of Defense Implements FY 2018 NDAA Requirement for Post-Debriefing Q&A Process Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
9
2018
OIG Report Criticizes GSA’s TDR Pilot Program Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
8
2018
Still Just A Rat In A CAGE: Recent GAO Decisions Underscore the Need for Precision in Identifying Corporate Entities During the Procurement Process Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
10
2014
By Sea, By Rail, By Air — How Kenya Is Revolutionizing Its Transportation Systems Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
5
2014
The ISIS Threat Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
4
2015
FAR Council Proposes New Rules on Inverted Corporations; Congress Voices Support Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
6
2015
NTIA Seeks Comment on Drone Privacy; Markey and Welch Introduce Drone Privacy Bill Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
22
2015
Recent Application of “International Agreement” Exception Raises Questions Regarding Bid Protest Challenges to Foreign Military Sales Covington & Burling LLP
May
15
2015
Contracting Officers Must Soon Separately Justify Awards to Offerors Proposing High-Percentage or “Pass-Through” Subcontracting Covington & Burling LLP
May
28
2015
Department of Defense Moves Forward with Stricter Sourcing Requirements for Photovoltaic Devices Covington & Burling LLP
Jun
24
2015
Seventh Circuit Rejects Doctrine of Implied False Certification to Establish False Claims Act Liability Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
21
2015
COFC: Contractor Stuck With Bill For Substantially Higher Than Expected Costs Under Firm-Fixed Price Requirements Contract Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
9
2015
GSA Seeks Input on Eliminating IT Schedule 70’s Two-Year Experience Requirement Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
25
2015
OHA and COFC Agree: Mentor/Protégé JV Agreements Must Be Specific to Avoid Affiliation Covington & Burling LLP
 

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