In this session, the fourth installment of PCI’s six-part Federal Infrastructure Contracting Series, experienced Government Contracts attorney Maria Panichelli walks attendees through the basics of Miller Act claims. The Miller Act provides a remedy for construction subcontractors and suppliers Continue Reading
The Cyber War Exclusion: Why is This Topic Causing Such Controversy?
Cyber insurance is a rapidly growing class. For more than two years a lively debate has been ongoing between brokers, insurers, reinsurers and regulators on war and state-backed cyber operations and the extent to which these risks are insurable. Sherilyn Pastor will discuss the different issues Continue Reading
Common Contractor Mistakes In Asserting and Defending Bid Protests
In today’s competitive federal marketplace, bid protests are an inevitable feature of many procurements. As a contractor, you can utilize bid protests to go after awards that improperly went to your competitors. But bid protests brought by competitors can also cause you to lose awards. Therefore, if Continue Reading
Federal Infrastructure Series: Common Claim Issues in Construction Contracting Part 2
Experienced Government Contracting attorney Cara Wulf leads this fourth of six sessions in PCI’s Federal Infrastructure Contracting Series. Maria discusses common issues in construction contracting, namely, Differing Site Conditions and Delays, Disruptions and Suspensions. These issues are Continue Reading
Selected Cost Principles – Advanced Strategies for Compliance
How do you handle policies and procedures to ensure your business doesn't change unallowable costs to the Government? Cara Wulf navigates the cost principles requirements and examine the do's and don'ts of charging certain costs to the Federal government. She examines regulations, DCAA guidance, and Continue Reading
Protecting Intellectual Property in Government Contracts – A Practical Guide
The terms of a government contract may include a wide range of outcomes regarding the ownership of intellectual property. Because of this, small businesses need to be keenly aware and place a high priority on negotiating IP terms PRIOR to signing a contract. Cara Wulf introduces the standard Continue Reading
Arbitration Clauses: Are Yours Enforceable?
Corporate entities should consider dispute avoidance and resolution, especially in light of the pandemic creating a four-plus year backlog for trials in New Jersey. Now is the time to make certain arbitration clauses are in your contracts and that they satisfy the recent New Jersey Supreme Court Continue Reading
Federal Infrastructure Contracting Series: Common Claim Issues in Construction Contracting Part 1
In this third installment of PCI’s Federal Infrastructure Contracting Series, experienced Government Contracting attorney Maria Panichelli provides an overview of issues relevant to Changes and Defective Specifications, two of the most common issues addressed in Federal Construction contract Continue Reading
Government Contract Compliance and Cybersecurity
This course provides important guidance for government contractors who are seeking to ensure compliance with the government’s rapidly expanding cybersecurity requirements. Contractors learn about the statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to contractors including: Key agency-specific Continue Reading
Federal Infrastructure Contracting Series: Effective Utilization of Debriefings and Bid Protests
In this second of six installments of PCI’s Federal Infrastructure Contracting Series, experienced Government Contracts attorney Maria Panichelli provides a primer on a hot topic affecting all contractors trying to maximize contract awards: Bid Protests. Starting with the basics, Maria explains what Continue Reading