The Impact of Recent Changes in Government Contracts: Leading Lawyers on Understanding the Effects of the Stimulus Program, Addressing Compliance ... ... the Latest Regulations (Inside the Minds)

The Impact of Recent Changes in Government Contracts provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on the government's evolving contracting policies during the current economic climate. Featuring partners from some of the nation's leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through the intricacies of mandatory disclosure requirements, bid protests, E-Verify, DCAA audit initiatives, and the legal issues behind contract management. From the Buy American Act to the expansion of the False Claims Act by FERA, these authors discuss controversial new legislation and strategies for preparing clients for these changes. These top lawyers analyze the effects of the federal stimulus package, including changes to the bidding system, updates to reporting requirements, tactics for avoiding the latest potential contract conflicts, and strategies for capturing new funding. Additionally, these leaders share their advice for protecting existing contract business, handling contractor compliance matters, and advocating for a client's best interests while taking the government's perspective into consideration. 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 around 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. J. Alex Ward, Partner, Jenner & Block LLP - "Government Procurement Challenges for Contractors"
2. Robert A. Burton, Partner, Venable LLP - "Current Acquisition Reform Priorities"
3. Robert H. Hosay, Shareholder, Foley & Lardner LLP - "Supporting Client Efforts to Secure Government Contracts during a Time of Increased Activity"
4. Timothy E. Heffernan, Senior Partner, Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald LLP - "Evolving Government Contracts Rules and Compliance"
5. Thomas A. Coulter, Shareholder, LeClairRyan PC - "An Overview of the Current Government Contracts Climate"
6. Heather A. James, Counsel, Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP - "A Look at the State of Government Contracts"

Appendices Include:

Appendix A: Improving Government Acquisition Memorandum
Appendix B: President Obama's Memorandum on Government Contracting
Appendix C: GAO Bid Protest Annual Report FY2009
Appendix D: Checklist for Compliance on Government Contracts
Appendix E: Standard Contractor Response Memos
Appendix F: Distributed Solutions, Inc. v. U.S.
Appendix G: Alatech Healthcare, L.L.C. v. U.S.
Appendix H: GAO Report: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Program: Case Studies Show Fraud and Abuse Allowed Ineligible Firms to Obtain Millions of Dollars in Contracts
Appendix I: 2 C.F.R. Part 176
Appendix to Subpart B
Appendix J: OMB Memorandum
Appendix K: White House Government Contracting Memorandum
Appendix L: FAR Subpart 4.15