The Government Contracts Legal Round-Up

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The Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 28 Oct 24, 2022

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Partner David Robbins discusses The Boeing Company v. the United States in Episode 28 of the Government Contracts Legal Round-Up. The litigation could decide the fate of the controversial FAR cost accounting rule and clarify the jurisdictional rules that apply when contractors challenge the validity of FAR provisions and other procurement regulations. Mr. Robbins also shares key takeaways from two important bid protest decisions: Async-Nu Microsystems, Inc., B-419614.5, B-419614.6 and ASRC Federal Data Network Technologies, B-419519.4.

The Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 27 Sep 08, 2022

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Episode 27 of the Government Contracts Legal Round-Up features an unusual FOIA request related to the Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program and two notable bid protest and claims cases: G4S Secure Integration LLC, et al., v. United States and The Tolliver Group, Inc. v. United States. Partner David Robbins outlines the issues raised in these cases and key takeaways for contractors seeking to protect information in their EEO-1 Type 2 reports.

The Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 26 Aug 23, 2022

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In Episode 26 of the Government Contracts Legal Round-Up, Partner David B. Robbins leverages his experience as a former acting Suspending and Debarring Official for the US Air Force to provide insights into Senators Warren and Lujan's recent request regarding the Department of Justice's use of its debarment authority. He also explains the implications of the latest of a dense line of decisions interpreting FOIA Exemption 4, and significant bid protest and claims cases.

The Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 25 Jul 18, 2022

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In the latest episode of the Government Contracts Legal Round-Up, Partner David B. Robbins discusses two US Supreme Court cases that government contractors should be aware of. Mr. Robbins also outlines key takeaways for recent claims and bid protest cases related to defenses contracting, software licensing disputes, procurements that require performance in foreign countries, and cybersecurity requirements.

The Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 24 Jun 13, 2022

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In the latest episode of the Government Contracts Legal Round-Up, Partner David B. Robbins discusses three bid protest cases: IAP Worldwide Services, Inc. v. United States, AT&T Mobility LLC, and Sehlke Consulting, LLC. Mr. Robbins outlines key takeaways for each case, noting that the IAP Worldwide Services matter may prove to be among the most significant Court of Federal Claims bid protest opinions of 2022.

The Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 23 May 17, 2022

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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 greenhouse gas emissions.

The Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 22 Apr 22, 2022

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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's recently published Acquisition Letter, AL MV-22-02: Temporary Moratorium on EPA Clauses, and the government's decision to stop using Dun & Bradstreet's Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) to identify government contractors.

The Government Contract Legal Round-Up | Episode 21 Mar 18, 2022

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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 also bring the audience up to speed on recent rulings in claims, bid protests, and developments in False Claims Acts.

The Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 20 Feb 16, 2022

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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 decision, US ex rel Sheldon v. Allergan Sales LLC.

The Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | Episode 19 Jan 15, 2022

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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 litigated.

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