Conducting business with the government requires strict compliance with the rules and regulations governing ethical business conduct and interaction with the government.  Unfortunately, these rules and regulations can be confusing and are not always clear simply from reviewing the terms of the contract or subcontract.  This especially is true in the area of what is prohibited with respect to providing things of value to those connected with government business.  Moreover, contractors often have an affirmative obligation to have policies and procedures in place for the detection and reporting of certain violations.  Failure to comply with these rules and regulations can result in serious consequences, including, but not limited to suspension, debarment, fines, and/or civil and criminal penalties. 

Issues to be covered include:

Illegal gifts and gratuities

Bribery

Kickbacks

Reporting Obligations and Consequences

Who should attend?

These issues can affect every level of the company.  The webinar will be especially beneficial to members of the executive management team, in-house counsel, business managers (especially business development, accounting, sales, and sourcing managers), contract administrators, and ethics compliance personnel.

 

About the Presenter:

Mr. Bowen is a partner in the firm’s Government Contracts & Procurement Policy practice andrepresents companies in all aspects of government contracting, including contract/subcontractformation, disputes, claims, bid protests, protection of intellectual property (including technical data andsubject inventions), ethics, and compliance with all procurement regulations. He also regularlyrepresents and counsels awardees and subawardees of grants, cooperative agreements and otherfinancial assistance agreements. Mr. Bowen advises clients in their dealings with a wide range ofagencies, including, among others, the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, Department ofCommerce, Department of Homeland Security and NASA. Mr. Bowen also represents clients in theirpursuit of, and compliance with, contracts and agreements with states, cities, universities, schoolboards, purchasing cooperatives and other local governmental entities. Read More 

 

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