April 21, 2009
On April 16, the Federal government again delayed the requirement that Federal contractors use the E-Verify program – DHS’ electronic immigration compliance system to confirm employees’ employment eligibility.
Formal notice of the change was issued in the Federal Register the next day, making clear that the new clause at 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification, is not to be…
April 21, 2009
On March 31, 2009, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Councils unveiled interim “Buy American” regulations and FAR clauses applicable to construction projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA/Recovery Act).
The clauses implement ARRA §1605 – the controversial provision Congress inserted into the Recovery Act to prohibit the use of non-US…
April 1, 2009
On March 31, 2009, the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (“Councils”) agreed on and implemented interim rules, effective March 31, 2009, amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) in response to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (“ARRA” or “Stimulus Bill”).
Specifically, the regulations…
March 13, 2009
The economic stimulus bill that was passed by Congress on February 12, 2009 (the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, “ARRA”) includes new whistleblower protections introduced by Sen. Clair McCaskill (D-MO) to prevent fraud in the use of stimulus funds (“McCaskill Amendment”).
February 18, 2009
The much-criticized "Buy American" provision of the $700 billion+ American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) imposes domestic-sourcing requirements that may appear familiar to consturction companies currently holding government contracts.
In reality, however, firms may need to reevaluate their compliance programs in response to stringent new requirements. Section…February 5, 2009
The Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 (FERA), (for more information), proposes significant changes to federal criminal law, including amending the False Claims Act (FCA) to clarify that Congress’ “original intent” was to extend the Act to any false or fraudulent claim for government money or property, whether or not the claim is presented to a government official or…
January 28, 2009
Incoming Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary, Janet Napolitano, today announced that federal contractors will not be required to use the E-Verify program – DHS’ electronic immigration compliance system – until (at least) May 21, 2009.
As originally planned, all contracts entered into after January 15, 2009 were to include a clause requiring contract recipients to run…
January 12, 2009
November 25, 2008
In the waning days of the Bush Administration, the federal government amended the Federal acquisition Regulations ("FAR") to impose new obligations on the federal government contractors to electronically verify their employees' eligibility to work in the United States.
The rule mandates the use of a new contract clause requiring that covered contractors use the E-Verify system for employees…November 25, 2008
Background
April 21, 2009
On April 16, the Federal government again delayed the requirement that Federal contractors use the E-Verify program – DHS’ electronic immigration compliance system to confirm employees’ employment eligibility.
Formal notice of the change was issued in the Federal Register the next day, making clear that the new clause at 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification, is not to be…
April 21, 2009
On March 31, 2009, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Councils unveiled interim “Buy American” regulations and FAR clauses applicable to construction projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA/Recovery Act).
The clauses implement ARRA §1605 – the controversial provision Congress inserted into the Recovery Act to prohibit the use of non-US…
April 1, 2009
On March 31, 2009, the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (“Councils”) agreed on and implemented interim rules, effective March 31, 2009, amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) in response to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (“ARRA” or “Stimulus Bill”).
Specifically, the regulations…
March 13, 2009
The economic stimulus bill that was passed by Congress on February 12, 2009 (the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, “ARRA”) includes new whistleblower protections introduced by Sen. Clair McCaskill (D-MO) to prevent fraud in the use of stimulus funds (“McCaskill Amendment”).
February 18, 2009
The much-criticized "Buy American" provision of the $700 billion+ American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) imposes domestic-sourcing requirements that may appear familiar to consturction companies currently holding government contracts.
In reality, however, firms may need to reevaluate their compliance programs in response to stringent new requirements. Section…February 5, 2009
The Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 (FERA), (for more information), proposes significant changes to federal criminal law, including amending the False Claims Act (FCA) to clarify that Congress’ “original intent” was to extend the Act to any false or fraudulent claim for government money or property, whether or not the claim is presented to a government official or…
January 28, 2009
Incoming Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary, Janet Napolitano, today announced that federal contractors will not be required to use the E-Verify program – DHS’ electronic immigration compliance system – until (at least) May 21, 2009.
As originally planned, all contracts entered into after January 15, 2009 were to include a clause requiring contract recipients to run…
January 12, 2009
November 25, 2008
In the waning days of the Bush Administration, the federal government amended the Federal acquisition Regulations ("FAR") to impose new obligations on the federal government contractors to electronically verify their employees' eligibility to work in the United States.
The rule mandates the use of a new contract clause requiring that covered contractors use the E-Verify system for employees…November 25, 2008
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