In today’s increasingly competitive federal market, bid protests are an inevitable feature of many procurements. Contractors may receive an award notice, only to be told several days later that the contract is on hold, all because of a bid protest filed by a disgruntled competitor. If you have ever Continue Reading
Contractor’s Guide to FAR Part 15
In this one-hour webinar, veteran government contracts attorneys Franklin Turner and Alex Major will provide contractors with practical guidance regarding the requirements of FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation. The topics to be discussed include source selection processes and techniques, Continue Reading
Key Considerations in Federal Subcontracting
Maria Panichelli presents at a VA PTAC Webinar entitled “Key Considerations in Federal Subcontracting.” In this session, Maria explains how to successfully navigate some of the biggest subcontracting issues from both the prime contractor and subcontractor points of view. The webinar covers flow-down Continue Reading
Intellectual Property 101
Erik Paul Belt presents a seminar (via Zoom) on "Intellectual Property 101" to the UMass Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship's Collegiate Summer Venture Program. Continue Reading
Paycheck Protection Program, Main Street Lending Program & Tax Implications for Small and Medium Sized Businesses
Onome Adejemilua joins a panel on the Paycheck Protection Program, Main Street Lending Program and Tax Implications for Small and Medium Sized Businesses. The speakers cover loan forgiveness, including a review of the requirements for eligibility from both the lenders' and borrowers' perspectives Continue Reading
Workers’ Compensation Insurance and COVID-19 Claims
As part of an ongoing webinar series for Sysco Corporation, Insurance Recovery Chair Sheri Pastor and guest speaker Cheryl Riley of PGCS Claim Services discuss workers compensation insurance and case law, legislation, and executive orders that may impact whether and when it will cover COVID-19 Continue Reading
Legal Tips for Performance and “Changes” on Federal Government Contracts
Maria Panichelli presents at a DC PTAC webinar entitled ‘Legal Tips for Performance and “Changes” on Federal Government Contracts.’ In this panel, Maria covers the changes clause and the regulations, explaining how to successfully perform challenging contracts, all while preserving contractor Continue Reading
How USPTO Examiner Type Affects Patents
Michael Sartori discussed how certain types of examiners at the USPTO allow and examine disproportionately more U.S. patents each year than other types of examiners, resulting in few examiners allowing many patents, and many examiners allowing few patents. The program was hosted in partnership with Continue Reading
Now More Than Ever: Addressing Workplace Bias, Diversity, and Inclusion in 2020 and Beyond
Moy Ogilvie and Hugh Murray speak on “Now More Than Ever: Addressing Workplace Bias, Diversity, and Inclusion in 2020 and Beyond” at 1:00 p.m. EST as part of McCarter & English’s Managing Workforce Diversity & Inclusion in a Rapidly Changing World webinar series. As the economy Continue Reading
Taking Cover in a Pandemic: Insurance to Meet Liabilities and Practices to Reduce Future Suits and Claims
The COVID-19 pandemic poses unique challenges for every organization relating to alleged COVID-19 transmission. In this webinar, McCarter & English’s insurance recovery attorney, Sheri Pastor, and defense counsel, Ed Fanning, will discuss anticipated injury claims and the insurance policies to Continue Reading