Government Contracts Compliance, 2012 ed.: Leading Lawyers on Understanding Enforcement Trends and Updating Compliance Programs (Inside the Minds)

Government Contracts Compliance provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on key strategies for meeting government contracts requirements. Featuring partners from law firms across the nation, these experts guide the reader through the process of understanding increased government enforcement and developing effective compliance programs. These top lawyers offer advice on navigating new rules and regulations, handling disclosure issues, avoiding organizational conflicts of interest, and identifying potential risks. Additionally, these experts discuss the economy's impact on the government contracting process and provide tips for working with government agencies. 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 on the keys to success within this increasingly regulated area of law.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business and legal intelligence from leading C-Level executives and lawyers. Each chapter offers thought leadership and expert analysis on an industry, profession, or topic, providing a future-oriented perspective and proven strategies for success. Each author has been selected based on their experience and C-Level standing within the business and legal communities.

Chapters Include:

1. Ronald A. Schechter, Partner, and Stuart W. Turner, Counsel, Arnold & Porter LLP - "New Challenges for Government Contractors in an Aggressive Enforcement Environment"
2. W. Hartmann Young, Partner, Perkins Coie LLP - "Effective Government Contract Compliance Strategies in a Constantly Evolving Legal Landscape"
3. Devon Hewitt, Partner, Protorae Law PLLC - "Small Businesses Face Increased Risks in Contracting with the Federal Government"
4. Bradley D. Wine, Partner, Dickstein Shapiro LLP - "Establishing an Effective Government Contract Compliance Program in Today's Challenging Contracting Environment"
5. Robert Hosay, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP - "The Future of the 'Most Favored Nation' Clause in Government Contracts and the Growing Compliance Nightmare"
6. Angela B. Styles, Partner, Crowell & Moring LLP - "Developing Effective, Transparent Compliance Programs for Government Contractors"

Appendices Include:

Appendix A: March 4, 2009 Statement by President Obama re: Contracting
Appendix B: Excerpt from Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 ("FERA")
Appendix C: Excerpt of False Claims Act (as amended by FERA)
Appendix D: Excerpt of Federal Acquisition Regulation 9.406-2
Appendix E: Excerpt of Federal Acquisition Regulation 9.407-2
Appendix F: Excerpt of Federal Acquisition Regulations Clause 52.203-13
Appendix G: Dickstein Shapiro LLP Webinar PowerPoint Presentation, Preparing for a Government Shutdown: How Government Contractors Should Prepare and What Remedies Are Available
Appendix H: FAR Subpart 9.5 Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of Interest