Government Contracts Compliance, 2011 ed.: Leading Lawyers on Cooperating with Government Investigations, Navigating Reporting Rules, and Implementing Compliance Programs (Inside the Minds)

Government Contracts Compliance is an authoritative, insider's perspective on key strategies for adhering to regulations and standards concerning government contracts. Featuring partners from some of the nation's leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through the different aspects of compliance and the key regulations that companies must follow. From the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act to the False Claims Act, these authors discuss the impact of legislation and the recent changes in enforcement. They also advise readers on new compliance requirements, codes of conduct, and subcontracting rules. Additionally, these leaders reveal their proven strategies for increasing awareness within companies and provide insights on weathering investigations. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to success within this ever-evolving field.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives and lawyers (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies and firms nationwide. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is heading and the most important issues for the future. Each author has been selected based upon their experience and C-level standing within the professional community.

Chapters Include:

1. J. Bradley Aaron, Partner, Whiteford Taylor & Preston - "FFATA Sub-Award Reporting Requirements"
2. Thomas A. Cox Jr., Member, Epstein Becker & Green PC - "How to Prepare for an OFCCP Compliance Audit"
3. Clay Hagedorn and Chadd Tierney, Shareholders, Polsinelli Shughart PC - "Designing and Implementing an Ethical Compliance Program: A Primer"
4. Bethany Hengsbach, Partner, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP - "Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Compliance: Issues for Public and Private Companies"
5. Alexander I. Tachmes, Partner, Shutts & Bowen LLP - "The Dos and Don'ts of Contracting with City Governments"
6. Ira E. Hoffman, Shareholder, Shulman Rogers Gandal Pordy & Ecker PA - "New Compliance Issues and Requirements in Government Contracting"

Appendices Include:

Appendix A: 72 FR 65873-01
Appendix B: 73 FR 67064-02
Appendix C: FAR Subpart 3.10 - Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct
Appendix D: False Claims Act (FCA) (31 U.S.C. §§ 3729-33)