Gail Zirkelbach is a partner in Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts and Investigations groups, resident in the Los Angeles office. She also serves as a member of the firm's Government Contracts Group Steering Committee and the Procurement Strike Force Response Team. Gail's practice focuses on internal investigations involving procurement fraud, defense of fraud actions, and counseling aerospace and technology companies and operators of DOE laboratories in all government contracts and compliance areas at the federal, state, and local levels, including structuring contracts to maximize product liability protection such as pursuant to the PREP Act. She also advises commercial contractor as they navigate the transition into becoming government contractors.
A leading government contracts attorney for more than 30 years, Gail concentrates her work on the defense of qui tam actions under the False Claims Act, conducting internal investigations, in the U.S. and abroad involving all areas of procurement fraud, and assisting clients with the development and implementation of compliance programs. She litigates at the federal and state levels and at the Boards of Contract Appeals, U.S. Court of Federal Claims, and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Her knowledge of both government contracts law and litigation strategy and technique enable her to conduct investigations and litigation effectively and efficiently. She has negotiated successful settlements involving complex legal issues with both governmental and private entities. Gail also assists clients with mandatory disclosures, defective pricing and termination cases, bid protests, and mergers, acquisitions, and other complex transactions, and counsels clients on DPA, intellectual property, cost accounting, cybersecurity, export, and compliance issues.
Gail serves as the co-chair of the American Bar Association Section of Public Contract Law Procurement Fraud Committee and is the co-editor of the ABA's treatise on the False Claims Act.
Affiliations
Admitted to practice: California, U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second and Tenth Circuits
Highlights, News & Knowledge
Speeches & Presentations
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"What is the Defense Production Act, what lessons were learned in 2020, and how can companies prepare for its continued use in 2021?" Crowell & Moring Webinar
(December 10, 2020).
Speakers: Jonathan M. Baker, Alan W. H. Gourley, John E. McCarthy Jr., Gail D. Zirkelbach, Eric M. Ransom, and Stephanie L. Crawford.
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"China in the Crosshairs: An Overview of the U.S. Approach to Mitigating National Security Concerns," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(June 23, 2020).
Presenters: Caroline E. Brown, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro, David R. Stepp, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Erik Woodhouse, Stephanie L. Crawford, Chandler S. Leonard, and Andrew Blasi.
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"The COVID-19 Pandemic and Downstream Risk: What Companies Should Do Now to Protect Themselves Against Government Investigations and Enforcement Later," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(April 7, 2020).
Presenters: Thomas A. Hanusik, David B. Robbins, Paul M. Rosen, Gail D. Zirkelbach, and Tiffany Wynn.
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"What Will the New Year Bring for Government Contractors?" Crowell & Moring Webinar
(January 29, 2020).
Presenters: Crowell & Moring Government Contracts Group.
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"Emerging False Claims Act Risks for 2020 and Beyond," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(January 15, 2020).
Presenters: Crowell & Moring Government Contracts Group.
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"DOJ’s New Procurement Collusion Strike Force: What it Means for Contractors and How to Manage this Emerging Antitrust Enforcement Risk," McLean, VA
(December 10, 2019).
Presenters: Shawn R. Johnson, David B. Robbins, Gail D. Zirkelbach, and Alexis Victoria DeBernardis.
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"Anatomy of a Procurement Fraud Investigation," Crowell and Moring Training, Washington, D.C.
(October 29, 2019).
Presenters: David B. Robbins and Gail D. Zirkelbach.
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"Procurement Fraud and Enforcement," Government Contracts "101" - Back to Basics, McLean, VA
(October 23, 2019).
Moderator: Nkechi A. Kanu; Panelists: Trina Fairley Barlow, Brian Tully McLaughlin, David B. Robbins, and Gail D. Zirkelbach.
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"Emerging Technologies & Digital Transformation: Making it Work for You as a Government Contractor," Crowell & Moring's Ounce of Prevention Seminar (OOPS) 2019, Washington, DC
(May 8, 2019).
Moderator: Mana Elihu Lombardo; Speakers: Gail D. Zirkelbach and John S. Gibson.
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"Shield or Sword: Privilege, Waiver, and Third Parties," Crowell & Moring's Investigations Workshop 2019, Washington, DC
(May 8, 2019).
Moderator: Philip T. Inglima; Speakers: Gail D. Zirkelbach, Derek A. Hahn, and Laura Schwartz.
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"3D Printing in Government Contracts: What Contractors Need to Know Before Adopting This Innovation," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(November 8, 2018).
Speakers: Gail D. Zirkelbach, Mana Elihu Lombardo, and Michael G. Gruden.
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“Special Compliance and Ethics Considerations for Contractors,” Government Contracts "101" - Back to Basics, Washington, D.C.
(October 10, 2018).
Presenters: Trina Fairley Barlow, David Robbins, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Jana del-Cerro, and Nkechi Kanu.
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"What Will the New Year Bring: Top Headlines, Headaches, and Developments for Government Contractors to Watch in 2018," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(January 25, 2018).
Presenters: Crowell & Moring Government Contracts Group.
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"Special Compliance and Ethics Considerations for Contractors," Government Contracts "101" - Back to Basics, Washington, D.C.
(October 26, 2017).
Presenters: Trina Fairley Barlow and Gail D. Zirkelbach.
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"Investigations 201: Protecting the Attorney Client Privilege in Cross-Border Investigations," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(September 26, 2017).
Presenters: Janet Levine, Michelle J. Linderman, and Gail D. Zirkelbach.
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"Investigations: Protecting the Company in our New Environment," OOPS 2017, Crowell & Moring's 33rd Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 4, 2017).
Presenters: Gail D. Zirkelbach, Stephen M. Byers, Jacinta Alves, and Judy Choi.
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"Investigations 101 for In-House Counsel — The Do's, the Don'ts, and the Why's," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(March 23, 2017).
Presenters: Gail D. Zirkelbach, Cari N. Stinebower, and Kelly T. Currie.
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"Procurement Fraud," 3rd Annual Qui Tam Conference, Los Angeles, CA
(November 4, 2016).
Presenter: Gail D. Zirkelbach.
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"Legal Superheroes: Saving the Company!" ACC-San Francisco Bay Chapter Inaugural Compliance Day, Burlingame, CA
(June 17, 2016).
Presenters: Gail D. Zirkelbach, Jeffrey H. Rutherford and Kelly T. Currie.
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"Investigations – Part I: Figuring out the Facts," OOPS 2016, Crowell & Moring's 32nd Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 25-26, 2016).
Moderator: Peter Eyre; Panelists: David J. Ginsber, Philip T. Inglima, Gail D. Zirkelbach, and Jacinta Alves.
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"How to Interface with the Government When You Get in Trouble," WOOPS 2016, Crowell & Moring's 32nd Annual West Coast Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Marina del Rey, CA
(May 18, 2016).
Moderator: Gail D. Zirkelbach; Panelists: Kelly T. Currie, Janet Levine, and David B. Robbins.
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"How Recent Court Decisions Will Affect Your Pending False Claims Cases," ACI Contract & Procurement Fraud Conference, Washington, D.C.
(July 29, 2015).
Presenter: Gail D. Zirkelbach.
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"Doing Business in Regulation Rich California," OCBA's Corporate Counsel Section Meeting, Irvine, CA
(June 17, 2015).
Speakers: David J. Ginsberg and Gail D. Zirkelbach.
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"The Changing Landscape of Internal Investigations," WOOPS 2015, Crowell & Moring's West Coast Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Marina del Rey, CA
(May 14, 2015).
Moderator: Gail D. Zirkelbach; Panelists: Derek A. Hahn, Justin P. Murphy, and Joelle Sires.
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"The Changing Landscape of Internal Investigations," OOPS 2015, Crowell & Moring's 31st Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 5-6, 2015).
Moderator: Gail D. Zirkelbach; Panelists: Justin P. Murphy, Preetha Chakrabarti, and Jason C. Lynch.
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"Subpoenas and Investigations-Hits and Misses," 21st Annual Federal Procurement Institute, Annapolis, MD
(March 12, 2015).
Moderator: Gail D. Zirkelbach.
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"U.S. Defence Contracting," Opportunities for UK Technology Companies in the US Defence Market, London, England
(February 24, 2015).
Presenters: Alan W. H. Gourley, Angela B. Styles, and Gail D. Zirkelbach.
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"Is this the End of the Attorney Client Privilege and Internal Investigations: Has Barko Permanently Changed How Companies Should Proceed?" Advance Forum on False Claims Act and Qui Tam Enforcement, New York, NY
(January 21, 2015).
Presenter and Conference Co-Chair: Gail D. Zirkelbach.
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"Government Contracts," Silicon Valley Association of General Counsel 26th Annual All Hands Meeting, Santa Clara, CA
(November 7, 2014).
Presenter: Gail D. Zirkelbach.
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"The False Claims Act: Recent Lessons in the Courts and a Look Ahead as Cases and Recoveries Continue to Rise," West Coast Ounce of Prevention Seminar (WOOPS), Manhattan Beach, CA
(August 8, 2014).
Moderator: Gail D. Zirkelbach; Presenters: Mark Troy, Mana Elihu Lombardo, and Brian Tully McLaughlin.
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"Breaking News – Key Elements of Crisis Management," OOPS 2014, Crowell & Moring's 30th Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 13-14, 2014).
Moderator: Daniel R. Forman; Presenters: Richard Arnholt, Erica Elliott, Peter Eyre, David J. Ginsberg, David C. Hammond, Philip T. Inglima, and Gail D. Zirkelbach.
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"Doing Business with the U.S. Government in a Changing IP Environment: What You Need to Know to Protect Your IP," San Diego, CA
(May 1, 2014).
Presenters: Gail D. Zirkelbach, John E. McCarthy Jr., and Terry Rea.
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"Doing Business with the U.S. Government in a Changing IP Environment: What You Need to Know to Protect Your IP," Santa Clara, CA
(April 30, 2014).
Presenters: Gail D. Zirkelbach, John E. McCarthy Jr., and Terry Rea.
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"Breaking News – Key Elements of Crisis Management," West Coast Ounce of Prevention Seminar (WOOPS), Manhattan Beach, CA
(April 8, 2014).
Moderator: Daniel R. Forman; Presenters: Erica Elliott, Gail D. Zirkelbach, David J. Ginsberg, Amy Laderberg O’Sullivan, Jeffrey H. Rutherford, Angela B. Styles, and Megan A. Maitia.
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"Opportunities and Risks of Doing Business with Federal and State Government," Aerial Firefighting Conference
(March 2014).
Presenter: Gail D. Zirkelbach.
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"Self-Governance: A Discussion on Ethics & Compliance in Aerospace & Defense," 2013 NCMA Aerospace & Defense Training Forum
(March 14, 2013).
Presenter: Gail D. Zirkelbach.
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"2012 Western Briefing Conference: A Review and Outlook"
(December 6, 2012).
Presenter: Gail D. Zirkelbach.
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"Inside the Bid Protest Process at the Court of Federal Claims, Acme Aircraft Company v. United States," United States Court of Federal Claims Western Conference of the Bench & Bar
(October 18, 2011).
Presenter: Gail D. Zirkelbach.
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"Effective Federal Contract Compliance and New Mandatory Disclosure Requirements Under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)," Federal Contracts: Introduction to Procurement and Compliance, CLE in Colorado, Inc.
(June 29, 2009).
Presenter: Gail D. Zirkelbach.
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"Various Avenues for Protecting Your Intellectual Property Rights," Reaching New Heights in the Development and Use of Intellectual Property in Government Contracts, American Bar Association
(November 2, 2007).
Presenter: Gail D. Zirkelbach.
Publications
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"Lessons From OIG Relief Funding Oversight Report," Law360
(July 30, 2020).
Authors: Lorraine M. Campos, Jacinta Alves, Brian Tully McLaughlin, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Stephanie L. Crawford, and Lyndsay A. Gorton.
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"INSIGHT: Liability Risks For Companies Pivoting To Covid-19 Supplies," Bloomberg Law
(June 17, 2020).
Authors: Gail D. Zirkelbach, Mana Elihu Lombardo, and Gabrielle Trujillo.
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"Antitrust in the Digital Age," Crowell & Moring's Regulatory Forecast 2020
(February 26, 2020).
Contributors: Shawn R. Johnson, Wm. Randolph Smith, Jeane A. Thomas, Andrew I. Gavil, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Alexis J. Gilman, Jason C. Murray, Lisa Kimmel, and Thomas De Meese.
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"Beware Gov't Contract Practices That May Signal Collusion," Law360
(December 6, 2019).
Authors: Gail D. Zirkelbach and Eric M. Ransom.
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"Ninth Circuit's Rose Decision Could Be A Thorn In The Side Of Relators (At Least For Now)" Government Contracting Law Report
(November, 2018).
Authors: William S.W. Chang, Brian Tully McLaughlin, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Jason M. Crawford, Mana Elihu Lombardo, and Sarah A. Hill.
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"Space 'Watch List' Can Exclude Contractors Without Due Process," Bloomberg BNA
(2017).
Authors: David B. Robbins, and Gail D. Zirkelbach.
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"The False Claims Act and Government Contracts: The Intersection of Federal Government Contracts, Administrative Law, and Civil Fraud," ABA Book Publishing
(2017).
Editor: Gail D. Zirkelbach.
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"Government Contracts – Clash of Agendas Means More Uncertainty," Crowell & Moring's Regulatory Forecast 2017
(May 2017).
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"Broad Contractor Whistleblower Protections Are Here To Stay," Law360
(March 29, 2017).
Authors: Gail D. Zirkelbach, Jason M. Crawford, and Mary Kate Healy.
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"Whistle(blowing) While You Work: GAO Recommends Improvements to Whistleblower Protections Pilot Program," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(March 6, 2017).
Authors: Gail D. Zirkelbach, Jason M. Crawford and Mary Kate Healy
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"Valentine’s Day Disappointment for FCA Practitioners Hoping for a Ruling on Stat Sampling," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(February 22, 2017).
Authors: Gail D. Zirkelbach, Jason M. Crawford, Mary Kate Healy and Stephanie D. Willis.
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"Final FAR Rule on Internal Confidentiality Agreements: Considerations for Contractors Before Employees Sign on the Dotted Line," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(January 18, 2017).
Co-Authors: Gail D. Zirkelbach, Kris D. Meade, Christine Hawes, Jason M. Crawford, Charles Baek, and Jillian Ambrose.
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"Investigations – Under Pressure and Out of Time," Crowell & Moring's Litigation Forecast 2017
(January 2017).
Contributors: Kelly Curie, Kent Gardiner, Philip Inglima, Gail Zirkelbach, Angela Styles, Trina Fairley Barlow, Cari Stinebower, and Stephen Byers.
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"4th Circ. Suggests FCA Extrapolation Is Evidentiary Issue," Law360
(November 4, 2016).
Authors: Gail D. Zirkelbach, Jason M. Crawford, and Mary Kate Healy.
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"The Evolving Landscape of Legal Privilege in Internal Investigations," Criminal Justice, Vol. 30, No. 2, American Bar Association
(Summer 2015).
Authors: Janet Levine, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Derek A. Hahn, and Danielle Rowan.
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"Drawing the Battle Lines: Recent Challenges to Privilege and Lessons Learned," National Institute on White Collar Crime, New Orleans, LA
(March 2015).
Authors: Janet Levine, Gail Zirkelbach, Derek A. Hahn, and Danielle Rowan.
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"Litigation Forecast 2015: What Corporate Counsel Need to Know for the Coming Year," a Crowell & Moring LLP publication
(January 2015).
Contributor.
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"FEATURE COMMENT: How to Protect Internal Investigation Materials from Disclosure," The Government Contractor, Vol. 56, No. 14
(April 9, 2014).
Co-Authors: Andy Liu, Gail D. Zirkelbach, and Jonathan Cone.
Client Alerts & Newsletters
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"DOJ's Procurement Collusion Strike Force Amps Up Its Enforcement Ranks,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(November 13, 2020).
Contacts: Megan L. Wolf, Daniel L. Zelenko, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Alexis Victoria DeBernardis, Eric Ashby II
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"Procurement Collusion Strike Force Brings First Case Against Government Contractor in North Carolina,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(October 27, 2020).
Contacts: Megan L. Wolf, Daniel L. Zelenko, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Alexis Victoria DeBernardis
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"FEMA Extends and Narrows Restrictions on Exports of Certain Scarce PPE,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(August 7, 2020).
Contacts: Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Stephanie L. Crawford
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"PRAC Report Confirms OIG Focus on Combatting Fraud Related to Emergency Funding Programs,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(June 30, 2020).
Contacts: Jacinta Alves, Lorraine M. Campos, Brian Tully McLaughlin, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Lyndsay A. Gorton, Stephanie L. Crawford
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"Antitrust Division Update Affirms Continued Efforts of Procurement Collusion Strike Force,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(June 24, 2020).
Contacts: Daniel L. Zelenko, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Alexis Victoria DeBernardis, Eric Ashby II
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"First Pandemic Response Accountability Committee Report Emphasizes Government-Wide Concerns About Fraud and Grant Management,"
False Claims Bullet Points
(June 19, 2020).
Contacts: Jacinta Alves, Lorraine M. Campos, Brian Tully McLaughlin, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Lyndsay A. Gorton, Stephanie L. Crawford
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"AAG Delrahim Touts Success of DOJ’s Procurement Collusion Strike Force on International Stage,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(June 17, 2020).
Contacts: Gail D. Zirkelbach, Alexis Victoria DeBernardis, Eric Ashby II
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"Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing Highlights COVID-19 Enforcement Trends and Priorities,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(June 12, 2020).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Mana Elihu Lombardo, Rebecca Monck Ricigliano, Paul M. Rosen, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Rina M. Gashaw
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"Revisions to DOJ’s Corporate Compliance Guidance Indicate that a Dynamic, Data-Driven and Well-Resourced Compliance Program is More Important than Ever,"
White Collar Alert
(June 8, 2020).
Contacts: Jacinta Alves, Lorraine M. Campos, Carlton Greene, Derek A. Hahn, Thomas A. Hanusik, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Paul Freeman, Tiffany Wynn
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"DPC Issues Section 3610 Draft Reimbursement Guidance,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 19, 2020).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Stephen J. McBrady, Nicole Owren-Wiest, Gail D. Zirkelbach
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"White House Delegates Title III DPA Authority to U.S. International Development Finance Corporation,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 15, 2020).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Alan W. H. Gourley, J. Chris Haile, John E. McCarthy Jr., Gail D. Zirkelbach, Stephanie L. Crawford
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"FEMA to Release New Emergency Management Priorities and Allocation System to Govern FEMA DPA Title I Activities,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 12, 2020).
Contacts: Jonathan M. Baker, Alan W. H. Gourley, John E. McCarthy Jr., Gail D. Zirkelbach, Stephanie L. Crawford
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"DPA Authority Delegated to Department of Agriculture to Combat Food Supply Chain Threat,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(April 29, 2020).
Contacts: Alan W. H. Gourley, J. Chris Haile, John E. McCarthy Jr., Gail D. Zirkelbach, Stephanie L. Crawford
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"Section 3610 Billing Guidance,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(April 13, 2020).
Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Nicole Owren-Wiest, Gail D. Zirkelbach
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"The Virginia Coronavirus Fraud Task Force,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(March 25, 2020).
Contacts: Gail D. Zirkelbach, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Catherine O. Shames
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"Government Relief From COVID-19 Impacts on Federal Contracts and Grants,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(March 23, 2020).
Contacts: Jacinta Alves, Lorraine M. Campos, Adelicia R. Cliffe, John E. McCarthy Jr., Gail D. Zirkelbach, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Stephanie L. Crawford
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"DOJ Begins Targeting COVID-19 Fraud Schemes,"
White Collar Alert
(March 20, 2020).
Contacts: Paul M. Rosen, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Derek A. Hahn, Jorge Pesok
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"DOJ Antitrust Division Assistant Criminal Chief and USPS IG Special Agent Talk Procurement Collusion Strike Force,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(March 4, 2020).
Contacts: Gail D. Zirkelbach, Shawn R. Johnson, Alexis Victoria DeBernardis
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"Government Contracts Classroom: Top Questions about the Procurement Collusion Strike Force,"
Podcast: Government Contracts Classroom
(March 2, 2020).
Contacts: Megan L. Wolf, Daniel L. Zelenko, Gail D. Zirkelbach
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"ABA Hosts Joint Meeting to Discuss Procurement Collusion Strike Force,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(February 27, 2020).
Contacts: Shawn R. Johnson, Gail D. Zirkelbach
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"ABA Hosts Joint Meeting to Discuss Procurement Collusion Strike Force,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(February 11, 2020).
Contacts: Shawn R. Johnson, Gail D. Zirkelbach
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"Senior DOJ Official Discloses Uptick in Referrals to Antitrust Division’s New Procurement Collusion Strike Force,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(January 27, 2020).
Contacts: Alexis Victoria DeBernardis, Gail D. Zirkelbach
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"United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Talks Procurement Fraud, Compliance and DOJ’s New Procurement Collusion Strike Force,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(December 6, 2019).
Contacts: Gail D. Zirkelbach, Paul M. Rosen, Alexis Victoria DeBernardis
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"Fastest 5 Minutes: DOJ's Antitrust Strike Force (November 12),"
Podcast: Fastest 5 Minutes in Government Contracts
(November 12, 2019).
Contact: Gail D. Zirkelbach
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"DOJ Announces Antitrust Strike Force Focused on Public Procurements,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(November 6, 2019).
Contacts: Alexis Victoria DeBernardis, Juan A. Arteaga, Shawn R. Johnson, Daniel L. Zelenko, Gail D. Zirkelbach
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"OIG Audit Report Recognizes Significant Strides in DOD’s Use and Investment in Additive Manufacturing for Sustainment Parts,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(October 28, 2019).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Gabrielle Trujillo
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"DOE Invests Again in AI,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(October 16, 2019).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Gabrielle Trujillo
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"If You Don't Ask, You Don't Get: Hearings Not Guaranteed in "Granston Memo" Dismissals,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(September 17, 2019).
Contacts: Gail D. Zirkelbach, Payal Nanavati
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"An Opening Salvo for Cybersecurity FCA Cases,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(August 6, 2019).
Contacts: Gail D. Zirkelbach, Brian Tully McLaughlin
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"For Whom the Statute Tolls: Ten Years Is Now the Default Statute of Limitations Period for All FCA Cases, High Court Holds,"
False Claims Bullet Points
(May 13, 2019).
Contacts: Brian Tully McLaughlin, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Mark R. Troy
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"DOJ Centralizes Guidance on "The Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs","
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 7, 2019).
Contacts: Thomas A. Hanusik, Derek A. Hahn, Tiffany Wynn, Lorraine M. Campos, Jacinta Alves, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Paul Freeman, Nkechi Kanu, Payal Nanavati
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"Supreme Court Opts Not to Revisit FCA Materiality Post-Escobar,"
False Claims Bullet Points
(March 25, 2019).
Contact: Gail D. Zirkelbach
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"Rise in Cases Emerging at Intersection of Unfair Competition, Trademark, and FCA Causes of Action,"
False Claims Bullet Points
(October 10, 2018).
Contacts: Gail D. Zirkelbach, Kent B. Goss, Valerie M. Goo
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"Ninth Circuit’s Rose Decision Could be a Thorn in the Side of Relators (At Least for Now),"
False Claims Bullet Points
(August 29, 2018).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Brian Tully McLaughlin, Gail D. Zirkelbach
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"Let's Talk FCA: False Claims Act Investigations (August 2018),"
Podcast: Let's Talk FCA
(August 9, 2018).
Contacts: Gail D. Zirkelbach, Mana Elihu Lombardo
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"Not Better Late Than Never: Timing Requirement is Material to Payment,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(June 15, 2018).
Contacts: Gail D. Zirkelbach, Brian Tully McLaughlin, Nkechi Kanu
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"Taking It to the Bank: FCA Case Dismissed Because Federal Reserve Banks Are Not the U.S. Government,"
False Claims Bullet Points
(May 16, 2018).
Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Alan W. H. Gourley, Brian Tully McLaughlin, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Charlotte Gillingham
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"The Train Has Left the Station: Court Strikes Newly Added Claims,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(April 5, 2018).
Contact: Gail D. Zirkelbach
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"Third Time's Not the Charm: FCA Suit Dismissed for Failure to Plead Materiality,"
False Claims Bullet Points
(March 15, 2018).
Contact: Gail D. Zirkelbach
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"Steel and Aluminum Tariffs: Recovery and Risk Reduction for Federal Contractors,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(March 7, 2018).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, J. Chris Haile, Stephen J. McBrady, Brian Tully McLaughlin, Gail D. Zirkelbach
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"Escobar Erases $350M FCA Verdict Against Nursing Home Co.,"
False Claims Bullet Points
(January 18, 2018).
Contacts: Brian Tully McLaughlin, Nicole Owren-Wiest, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Matthew Vicinanzo
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"Agency Unreasonably Disregarded Evaluated Incumbent Advantages as “Negligible”,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(December 20, 2017).
Contact: Gail D. Zirkelbach
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"Air Force Space Contracts “Watch List” May Preclude Contracts and Subcontracts,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(November 28, 2017).
Contacts: Adelicia R. Cliffe, Peter Eyre, David J. Ginsberg, Alan W. H. Gourley, Gail D. Zirkelbach
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"Whistle(blowing) While You Work: GAO Recommends Improvements to Whistleblower Protections Pilot Program,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(March 10, 2017).
Contact: Gail D. Zirkelbach
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"Government Assertion of State Secrets Privilege in Private Party Litigation,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(March 6, 2017).
Contacts: Gail D. Zirkelbach, Laura J. Mitchell Baker
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"Final FAR Rule Limits Contractors’ Use Of Employee Confidentiality Agreements,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(January 25, 2017).
Contacts: Gail D. Zirkelbach, Kris D. Meade, Christine B. Hawes, Charles Baek, Jillian Ambrose
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"Privacy for Everyone! New FAR Rule Imposes Mandatory Training Requirements for Employees Handling PII,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(December 28, 2016).
Contacts: Gail D. Zirkelbach, Peter Eyre, Evan D. Wolff, Maida Oringher Lerner, Kate M. Growley, CIPP/G, CIPP/US, Nkechi Kanu
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"DOJ Reports $4.7B in FCA Recoveries in FY16,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(December 16, 2016).
Contacts: Brian Tully McLaughlin, Mark R. Troy, Gail D. Zirkelbach
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"Seal Violation Does Not Mandate Dismissal, Supreme Court Says,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(December 7, 2016).
Contacts: Brian Tully McLaughlin, Mark R. Troy, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Jared Engelking
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"OGE Issues Final Rule on Gifts,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(November 22, 2016).
Contacts: Lorraine M. Campos, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Nkechi Kanu
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"DoD Prohibits FY17 Funds for Contractors with Restrictive Confidentiality Agreements,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(November 21, 2016).
Contacts: Gail D. Zirkelbach, Charles Baek
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"Leave It to the Experts: Fourth Circuit Suggests That FCA Extrapolation Is an Evidentiary Issue,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(November 4, 2016).
Contact: Gail D. Zirkelbach
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"This Month in International Trade — September 2016,"
International Trade Bulletin
(October 11, 2016).
Contacts: John B. Brew, Frances P. Hadfield, Edward Goetz, Ian A. Laird, John Laird, Gordon McAllister, Aaron Marx, David (Dj) Wolff, Daniel Cannistra, Alexander H. Schaefer, Robert L. LaFrankie, Gail D. Zirkelbach
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"Failure to Mark Country of Origin Can Give Rise To Reverse False Claim,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(October 7, 2016).
Contact: Gail D. Zirkelbach
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"Paid Sick Leave Soon Required,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(October 3, 2016).
Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Kris D. Meade, Rebecca L. Springer, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Charles Baek
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"DoD Startup DIUx Expands Footprint,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(September 19, 2016).
Contacts: Gail D. Zirkelbach, Stephen J. McBrady
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"DoD IG Signals Shift in FOIA Policy,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(August 18, 2016).
Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Peter Eyre
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"DOJ Makes Significant Inflation Adjustment to Civil Monetary Penalties,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(July 1, 2016).
Contacts: Brian Tully McLaughlin, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Charlotte Gillingham
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"Unanimous Supreme Court Holds that Implied Certification Can be Basis for FCA Liability,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(June 16, 2016).
Contacts: Gail D. Zirkelbach, Mark R. Troy, Brian Tully McLaughlin
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"Proposed Rule Would Nix Allowability of Congressional Investigation Costs,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(February 17, 2016).
Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Skye Mathieson
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"DoD Mandates Preparation for Climate Change,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(January 18, 2016).
Contacts: Gail D. Zirkelbach, Peter Eyre
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"No Escaping (Legislative) History,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(January 14, 2016).
Contact: Gail D. Zirkelbach
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"OGE Issues Proposed Rule Re Gifts for Executive Branch Employees,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(December 7, 2015).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Gail D. Zirkelbach
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"Budget Bill Will Increase FCA Penalties,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(November 9, 2015).
Contact: Gail D. Zirkelbach
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"Contending with Federal Investigations,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(October 22, 2015).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Philip T. Inglima, Gail D. Zirkelbach
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"Legal Privilege in Internal Investigations Analyzed,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(September 2, 2015).
Contacts: Gail D. Zirkelbach, Derek A. Hahn, Danielle Rowan
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"First Interpretation of ACA’s 60-Day Rule,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(August 25, 2015).
Contact: Gail D. Zirkelbach
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"Applicability of Privilege to Internal Investigations Upheld, Again,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(August 12, 2015).
Contacts: Gail D. Zirkelbach, Brian Tully McLaughlin, Derek A. Hahn
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"Proposed DFARS Rule to Provide Guidance on Assessing Commercial Price Reasonableness,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(August 5, 2015).
Contacts: Alan W. H. Gourley, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Robert J. Sneckenberg, Skye Mathieson
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"Changes to Acquisition Thresholds On the Way,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
Contacts: Gail D. Zirkelbach, Peter Eyre
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"Ninth Circuit Lowers the Bar for Original Source Status,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(July 9, 2015).
Contacts: Gail D. Zirkelbach, Mark R. Troy
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"Unanimous Supreme Court Cabins Wartime Suspension of Limitations Act,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 27, 2015).
Contacts: Mark R. Troy, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Brian Tully McLaughlin
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"Pentagon Looks to Silicon Valley for Innovation,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(April 24, 2015).
Contacts: Gail D. Zirkelbach, John E. McCarthy Jr.
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"Announcing "Whistleblower Watch," Crowell & Moring's New Blog Covering Whistleblower Issues,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(March 13, 2015).
Contacts: Kris D. Meade, David W. O'Brien, Mark R. Troy, Daniel W. Wolff, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Christine B. Hawes
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"Eighth Circuit Relaxes Particularity Standard,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(September 5, 2014).
Contact: Gail D. Zirkelbach
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"Delaware Joins Trend of Eroding Attorney-Client Privilege Protection of Investigation Materials,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(August 13, 2014).
Contacts: Gail D. Zirkelbach, David J. Ginsberg
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"Supreme Court to Decide Limitations Issue in FCA Case,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(July 2, 2014).
Contacts: Gail D. Zirkelbach, Mark R. Troy
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"It's Superman(damus)! D.C. Circuit Rescues Internal Investigation Materials from Disclosure,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(June 30, 2014).
Contact: Gail D. Zirkelbach
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"Solicitor General Asks Supreme Court to Decline Review on Two Issues,"
False Claims Bullet Points
(June 2, 2014).
Contact: Gail D. Zirkelbach
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"Protecting Internal Investigation Materials From Disclosure,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(April 16, 2014).
Contact: Gail D. Zirkelbach
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"Contractor's Report to OIG Insufficient to Trigger Public Disclosure Bar,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(March 27, 2014).
Contacts: Gail D. Zirkelbach, Brian Tully McLaughlin
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