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"Government Contracts 101" Seminar

Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 11.07.12

Join Crowell & Moring practitioners on Tuesday, Nov. 13, live or via webcast, for a "Government Contracts 101" seminar covering the fundamentals of contracting, including the bid and proposal process, protests, contract performance and claims, compliance, and fraud investigations. Intended for those who do not have broad knowledge of the unique requirements of federal contracting or would like a refresher course, this event is being offered through WMACCA, and it is free if you register as "Guest of Presenters."


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