Partial breach of contract occurs in many government contracts involving disposition of nuclear waste, particularly spent nuclear fuel. Spent nuclear fuel (“SNF”) is “nuclear reactor fuel that has been used to the extent that it can no longer effectively sustain a chain reaction.” These contracts involve the utility contractor purchasing… Read more »
Security facility clearance compliance decisions and internal practices are important aspects of being able to perform government contracts. When companies are facing judicial scrutiny or adverse legal actions, it is important to understand the laws and regulations that regulate facility clearances and individuals complying with those laws. As a government… Read more »
US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act FCPA penalties and violations can be premised upon your efforts in due diligence or otherwise seek to determine whether there was a legitimate business purpose for the use of a “middleman” or consultant. Under the FCPA anti bribery provisions, this is especially true when conducting… Read more »
Problem: Having an internal control policy can save you headaches and stress as a business entity and as a government contractor. If you are a federal contractor, FAR regulations require you to have written codes of ethics. Sometimes Congress may request an agency to review a major contractor’s internal control policy. Issues… Read more »
A proposal writing tip to consider is that the federal government has taken an interest in mobilizing its Green Procurement Program Policy as a measure to improve the environment. As government contractors, you should seriously consider the guidelines, benefits and visibility that you can achieve in your proposal writing efforts. … Read more »