Cara Wulf discusses the pair of Proposed Rules issued in October 2023 (addressing “Cyber Threat and Incident Reporting and Information Sharing” and “Standardizing Cybersecurity Requirements for Unclassified Federal Information Systems”), and explores the implications of those Proposed Rules for Continue Reading
Suspensions, Debarments, and Ethical Issues for Government Contractors
Nothing is more frightening to federal contractors than the prospect of suspension or debarment. Not only can it interrupt your current operations, it can also prevent you from receiving any federal contracts in the foreseeable future. For many business owners, it would mean the end of their Continue Reading
Understanding DoD Assessment Requirements
Cara Wulf explores the presence of existing Department of Defense cybersecurity assessment requirements, including DFARS 252.204-7019, DFARS 252.204-7020, and the development and pending arrival of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). She provides a detailed examination of the NIST Continue Reading
Mentor Mantras: Exploring Careers in Patent Law
Nandini Mani, PhD provides invaluable insights, expert advice, and clear pathways to a rewarding career transition in patent law during STEMPeers Mentor Mantras' webinar. Continue Reading
Cloud Security and FedRAMP
Cara Wulf and Philip Lee walks through the basics of cloud computing and explains how it intersects with Federal acquisitions and cybersecurity. They examine how the applicable laws and regulations and evolving NIST standards impact Federal IT acquisitions and the provision of cloud services. They Continue Reading
A Federal Bid Protest Primer
The more competitive the federal market becomes, the more important bid protests can be. As a contractor, you can utilize debriefings and bid protests to go after awards that improperly went to your competitors. However, your competitors can also use these processes to challenge your own awards.If Continue Reading
Common Claims in Federal Construction: Changes, Defective Specs, Differing Site Conditions, Delays, and More
Federal government contracting is a highly-specialized industry. But, Federal construction is even more specialized. The FAR and its supplementary regulations are applied to, and impact, construction contracts in unique ways. These regulations impose a host of obligations on contractors that can Continue Reading
Retool Your Practice – Will Drafting Fundamentals
Judson Stein moderates a panel titled “Retool Your Practice – Will Drafting Fundamentals” as well as speaks on “Summary of Federal and New Jersey Death Taxes” during a webinar presented by NJICLE. Continue Reading
Introduction to Cybersecurity Fundamentals of Cybersecurity and Regulatory Updates 2023
Cara Wulf defines cybersecurity foundations and explain why cybersecurity matters. She discusses the type of information that must be protected, and the key governing bodies tasked with implementing the patchwork of laws and regulations addressing cybersecurity requirements. She examines the Federal Continue Reading
Claims Appeal Litigation and the Contract Disputes Act
Federal government contract disputes are unlike any other legal disputes. These disputes are governed by specific regulations and must be dealt with using certain procedures before special subject-matter specific courts. Familiarity with these practices and procedures is critical to a contractor's Continue Reading