Speeches & Presentations

• "Claims and Affirmative Recovery: Keeping the Customer Happy While Watching the Bottom Line," OOPS 2018, Crowell & Moring's 34th Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C. (May 17, 2018). Presenters: Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson, Monica DiFonzo Sterling, Sharmistha Das, and Michelle D. Coleman.
• "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.
• "REAs and CDA Claims: Keeping the Customer Happy While Watching the Bottom Line," Client Training (November 15, 2017). Speakers: Stephen J. McBrady, J. Chris Haile, and Skye Mathieson.
• "REAs and Claims: Protecting the Company’s Bottom Line," Client Training, Herndon, VA (September 22, 2017). Panelists: Stephen J. McBrady, Brian Tully McLaughlin and Skye Mathieson.
• "Claims and Requests for Equitable Adjustment," Client Training, Washington, D.C. (August 28, 2017). Panelists: Stephen J. McBrady, Brian Tully McLaughlin and Skye Mathieson.
• "Government Contracts Mergers & Acquisitions in 2017: Challenges and Opportunities on the Horizon," Washington, D.C. (June 27, 2017). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Peter Eyre, and Adelicia R. Cliffe.
• "Government Contracts Recovery: 'Frequently Asked Questions' About Requests for Equitable Adjustment and CDA Claims," Crowell & Moring Webinar (June 14, 2017). Speakers: Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson, Charles Baek, and Laura J. Mitchell Baker.
• "Cost and Pricing Issues," OOPS 2017, Crowell & Moring's 33rd Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C. (May 5, 2017). Presenters: David Z. Bodenheimer, J. Chris Haile, Stephen J. McBrady, Terry L. Albertson, Elizabeth Buehler, and Charles Baek.
• "Identifying and Pursuing Affirmative Recovery Opportunities and Navigating the Trump Era," OOPS 2017, Crowell & Moring's 33rd Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C. (May 4, 2017). Presenters: Daniel R. Forman, David J. Ginsberg, Stephen J. McBrady, Brian Tully McLaughlin, Skye Mathieson, and Sharmistha Das.
• "Building a Border Wall: Opportunities, Contractual Risks, and Business Considerations," Crowell & Moring Webinar (April 25, 2017). Presenters: Angela B. Styles, Stephen J. McBrady, David J. Ginsberg. Trina Fairley Barlow, and Elizabeth Buehler.
• "Independent Research & Development Costs: Updates, Risks, and Compliance — C&M's First 100 Days Series," Crowell & Moring Webinar (April 19, 2017). Presenters: Stephen J. McBrady and Skye Mathieson.
• "The Trump Administration's Acquisition Policy Agenda," The Coalition for Government Procurement Webinar (March 15, 2017). Presenters: Robert A. Burton, Stephen J. McBrady, and Kate M. Growley.
• "Recovery in Government Contracts," Crowell & Moring’s Third Annual In-House Recovery Conference, Dana Point, CA (March 9-10, 2017). Speakers: Stephen J. McBrady and Brian Tully McLaughlin.
• "What Will the New Year Bring: Issues and Developments for Government Contractors," Federal Publications Webinar, Washington, D.C. (February 2, 2017). Presenters: David B. Robbins, Robert A. Burton, Lorraine M. Campos, Stephen J. McBrady, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Skye Mathieson, and Olivia Lynch.
• "What Will the New Year (and Administration) Bring for Government Contractors?" Crowell & Moring First 100 Days Webinar, Washington, D.C. (January 25, 2017). Presenters: Crowell & Moring Government Contracts Group.
• "Independent Research & Development Costs: Updates, Risks, and Compliance," Client Webinar, Washington, D.C. (January 12, 2017). Panelists: Stephen J. McBrady and Skye Mathieson.
• "Risk Corridors Payment Recovery Opportunity," Crowell & Moring Webinar (November 30, 2016). Speakers: A. Xavier Baker, Christopher Flynn, and Stephen J. McBrady.
• "The Incoming Administration's Acquisition Policy Focus: Analysis & Commentary," 2016 Fall Training Conference, The Coalition for Government Procurement, Washington, D.C. (November 17, 2016). Presenters: Robert A. Burton, Stephen J. McBrady, and Kate M. Growley.
• "'Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces' Final Rule and Guidance: What You Need to Know," Webinar (September 7, 2016). Speakers: Stephen J. McBrady, David B. Robbins, Kris D. Meade, Rebecca L. Springer, Jason M. Crawford, and Laura J. Mitchell Baker.
• "Cost and Accounting – Items at the Top of the Ledger," OOPS 2016, Crowell & Moring's 32nd Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C. (May 25-26, 2016). Moderator: Terry L. Albertson; Panelists: Robert A. Burton, Stephen J. McBrady, and Skye Mathieson.
• "Government Procurement Recovery," Crowell & Moring's Second Annual In-House Recovery Conference, Dana Point, CA (March 10-11, 2016). Moderator: Daniel Forman. Speakers: Stephen McBrady, Brian Tully McLaughlin, and Brad Biegon.
• "Defective Pricing: Basics Every Government Contractor Needs to Know," Client Webinar, Washington, D.C. (February 3, 2016). Panelists: Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady, and Skye Mathieson.
• "What Will the New Year Bring," Crowell & Moring Webinar, Washington, D.C. (January 14, 2016). Presenters: Crowell & Moring Government Contracts Group.
• "Expert Voices of Government Contracting: The Claims Recovery Process," Federal News Radio, Washington, D.C. (November 16, 2015). Experts: J. Chris Haile, Stephen J. McBrady, Brian Tully McLaughlin, and Skye Mathieson.
• "Defective Pricing 101," Client Training, Virginia (September 28, 2015). Panelists: Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady, and Skye Mathieson.
• "Defective Pricing: Basics Every Government Contractor Needs to Know," Client Webinar, Washington, D.C. (August 12, 2015). Panelists: Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson, and Jason M. Crawford.
• "Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Proposed Rule and Guidance: What You Need to Know," Crowell & Moring Webinar (June 10, 2015). Presenters: Angela B. Styles, Stephen J. McBrady, Kris D. Meade, Rebecca L. Springer, and Jason M. Crawford.
• "Contract Disputes," WOOPS 2015, Crowell & Moring's West Coast Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Marina del Rey, CA (May 14, 2015). Moderator: Stephen J. McBrady; Panelists: Brian Tully McLaughlin and Agustin D. Orozco.
• "Costs," OOPS 2015, Crowell & Moring's 31st Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C. (May 5-6, 2015). Moderator: Terry L. Albertson; Panelists: Stephen J. McBrady and Skye Mathieson.
• "The World of Sponsored Claims – Being Caught in the Middle," Association of Corporate Counsel of the National Capital Region, Washington, D.C. (April 8, 2015). Speakers: Stephen J. McBrady and Skye Mathieson.
• "Government Contractors and Litigation Forums: The World of Sponsored Claims- Being Caught in the Middle," ACC National Capital Region, McLean, VA (April 8, 2015). Presenters: Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson, and Jason M. Crawford.
• "What Will the New Year Bring: Claims, Disputes, and Contractor Recovery," Crowell & Moring Webinar (January 7, 2015). Presenters: J. Chris Haile and Stephen J. McBrady.
• "Dissecting the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order: Its Requirements, Ambiguities, Status, and Legal Vulnerabilities," National Association of Manufacturers Webinar (December 17, 2014). Speakers: Angela B. Styles, Kris D. Meade, and Stephen J. McBrady.
• "Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order Update," American Foundry Society Government Affairs Committee, Washington, D.C. (December 10, 2014). Speakers: Angela B. Styles, Stephen J. McBrady, and Rebecca L. Springer.
• "Renewable Energy in the Federal Marketplace," Cornell University - Johnson Graduate School of Management (September 26, 2014). Speaker: Stephen J. McBrady.
• "Federal Contracting Policy By Executive Order: What Does It Mean for Contractors?" Crowell & Moring Webinar (September 11, 2014). Presenters: Angela B. Styles, Kris D. Meade, Stephen J. McBrady, and Jason C. Lynch.
• "Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order,” Professional Services Council, Program on Labor Policy and Executive Orders (September 3, 2014). Speaker: Stephen J. McBrady.
• "Hot Topics in Cost Law," OOPS 2014, Crowell & Moring's 30th Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C. (May 13-14, 2014). Moderator: Terry L. Albertson; Presenters: J. Catherine Kunz and Stephen J. McBrady.
• "What Will the New Year Bring: Claims, Disputes, and Contractor Recovery," Crowell & Moring Webinar (January 9, 2014). Presenters: J. Chris Haile and Stephen J. McBrady.
• "Federal Government Contracting and Renewable Energy," Cornell University - Johnson Graduate School of Management (September 27, 2013). Speaker: Stephen J. McBrady.
• "Sequestration and the Government's Decision to Terminate for Convenience or Default," 52nd Annual National Seminar on Government Contracts (September 18-19, 2013). Speaker: Stephen J. McBrady.
• "Costs," OOPS 2013, Crowell & Moring's 29th Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C. (May 15-16, 2013). Moderator: Terry Albertson; Presenters: J. Catherine Kunz and Stephen J. McBrady.
• "Contract Disputes Act Litigation: Recent Developments," Client Litigation Working Group (January 24, 2013). Speakers: Angela B. Styles, Terry L. Albertson, and Stephen J. McBrady.
• "Sequestration: Preparing for Unprecedented Cuts to Federal Spending," L-2 Federal Resources Webinar (July 2012). Co-Presenters: Angela B. Styles, Kris D. Meade, Mike Gill, Stephen J. McBrady, and Stephan Rice.
• "Accounting and Pricing Developments," Crowell & Moring's 2012 Ounce of Prevention Seminar (OOPS), Washington, D.C. (May 9-10, 2012). Co-Speakers: Terry Albertson, J. Catherine Kunz, and Stephen J. McBrady.
• "Public-Private Partnerships in Infrastructure," White House Council on Environmental Quality's GreenGov Symposium (November 2, 2011). Moderator: Stephen J. McBrady.
• "Global Strategies Expansion: An Introduction to International Government Contracting," C&M Client Presentation (September 22, 2011). Speaker: Stephen J. McBrady.
• "Accounting and Pricing Fundamentals," Ounce of Prevention Seminar (OOPS) XXVII (May 25-26, 2011). Speaker: Stephen J. McBrady.
• "Greener Pastures: Managing Risks While Navigating Federal and State Green Building Opportunities," Crowell & Moring Webinar (June 2, 2010). Co-Presenters: Christopher Cheatham and Stephen J. McBrady.
• "Legal Considerations When Building Green," Construction Industry Round Table (April 2010). Co-Presenters: George Ruttinger, Stephen McBrady, Chris Cheatham.
• "Legal Considerations When Building Green," The National Academies, Federal Facilities Council Standing Committee on Sustainable Acquisition, Design, and Construction (March 2010). Co-Presenters: Stephen McBrady, J. Catherine Kunz, Chris Cheatham.
• "Public Private Partnerships: What Are They and Why Do They Matter To Your Client’s Business Now?" ABA Section on International Law, International Procurement Committee (February 25, 2010). Moderator: Stephen McBrady.
• "Green Building in the 21st Century: the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and Beyond," Construction Users Roundtable's National Conference (November 17, 2009). Co-Presenters: Stephen J. McBrady and Christopher Cheatham.
• "Public-Private Partnerships," Crowell & Moring's 25th Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar (May 2009). Presenter: Stephen J. McBrady.
• "Opportunities in the ARRA," An Introduction to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Implications for Construction Contractors, Crowell & Moring Webinar (May 26, 2009). Presenter: Stephen J. McBrady.

Publications

• "No Cost Compliance Check-Up for Government Contractors," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (March 5, 2018). Authors: David B. Robbins, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Peter J. Eyre and Stephen J. McBrady.
• "Government Contracts – Contractors: Getting Their Due," Crowell & Moring's Litigation Forecast 2018 (January 2018). Contributor: Stephen McBrady.
• "AFA Considerations For Gov't Contract Claims Litigation," Law360 (July 14, 2017). Author: Stephen J. McBrady
• "Government Claims on Incurred Cost Submissions," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (July 7, 2017). Authors: Stephen J. McBrady and Daniel Wierzba.
• "Annual Report Shines a Light on Success of Alternative Dispute Resolution at the ASBCA ," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (January 30, 2017). Authors: Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson and Charles Baek.
• "Contract and Grant Freezes at EPA: What Contractors and Awardees Can Do to Prepare, and to Protect Themselves ," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (January 26, 2017). Authors: David B. Robbins, J. Chris Haile and Stephen J. McBrady.
• COFC Rejects Government Motion to Dismiss ACA “Risk Corridors” Case (January 12, 2017). Authors: Steve McBrady, Christopher Flynn, A. Xavier Baker, Joseph Miller, Sharmistha Das, and Daniel W. Wolff.
• ASBCA Dismisses Army’s $100 Million Cost Disallowance for Failure to State a Plausible Claim (January 10, 2017). Author: Steve McBrady, Terry L. Albertson, Skye Mathieson, and Elizabeth Buehler.
• The Pen is Mightier: Typewritten Signature Invalidates CDA Claim (January 9, 2017). Co-Authors: Steve McBrady, Skye Mathieson, Charles Baek, and Laura J. Mitchell Baker.
• "Hold That Thought: OFPP Memo Stops FPSW Implementation," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (October 26, 2016). Co-Authors: Steve McBrady, Kris D. Meade, David B. Robbins, Jason M. Crawford and Laura J. Mitchell Baker.
• "Stop the Press: District Court Enjoins Implementation of 'Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces,'" Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (October 25, 2016). Co-Authors: Steve McBrady, Kris D. Meade, David B. Robbins, Jason M. Crawford and Laura J. Mitchell Baker.
• "Feature Comment: Preparing for Day-One Compliance with Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces," The Government Contractor (September 21, 2016). Authors: Stephen J. McBrady, David B. Robbins, Jason M. Crawford, and Laura J. Mitchell Baker.
• Primer on the “Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces” Final Rule and Department of Labor Guidance,"Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (September 9, 2016). Co-Authors: Steve McBrady, Kris D. Meade, David B. Robbins, Jason M. Crawford, and Laura J. Mitchell Baker.
• "Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Final Rule and Guidance Released," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (August 25, 2016). Authors: Stephen J. McBrady, Kris D. Meade, David B. Robbins, Jason M. Crawford, and Laura J. Mitchell Baker.
• "Preparing for Fair Pay & Safe Workplaces — Previewing Violation and Remediation Information with the Government," Pratt's Government Contracting Law Report, Vol. 2, No. 7 (July 2016). Authors: David B. Robbins, Stephen J. McBrady, and Peter J. Eyre.
• "GSA to Require SCA Wage Determinations at the Task Order Level," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (May 19, 2016). Authors: Lorraine M. Campos, Steve McBrady, Leslie A. Monahan, and Trina Fairley Barlow.
• "ASBCA Addresses Claim Accrual on Prompt Payment Act Interest Penalties," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (May 18, 2016). Author: Steve McBrady.
• "Rescinded Claims Rendered Appeals Moot, Absent Evidence That Government Intends to Reassert," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (May 17, 2016). Authors: Stephen J. McBrady and Laura J. Mitchell Baker.
• "Administration Walks Back 'Economic Significance' Designation of New Rules," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (May 12, 2016). Authors: Steve McBrady, Angela B. Styles, Kris D. Meade, and Jason M. Crawford.
• "Wait, What? Administration Now Designates 'Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces' as Not Economically Significant," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (May 10, 2016). Authors: Steve McBrady, Angela B. Styles, Kris D. Meade, and Jason M. Crawford.
• "'Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces' Rules Head to White House for Final Review," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (May 6, 2016). Authors: Steve McBrady, Jason M. Crawford, Angela B. Styles, Kris D. Meade, and Robert Burton.
• "No Money, No Problem: Court Finds Certification Merely Defective on Pass-Through Claim, and Dings Severin Argument," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (May 4, 2016). Authors: Steve McBrady, Skye Mathieson, and Nkechi Kanu.
• "No Double-Dipping: Board Lacks Jurisdiction Over New Theories Asserted in Government's Amended Answer," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (April 29, 2016). Authors: Steve McBrady, Skye Mathieson, and Charles Baek.
• "Acting Army Secretary Directs the End of 'Use or Lose' Spending," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (April 22, 2016). Authors: Steve McBrady and Mark A. Ries.
• "Not So Fast: Congress Gives DoL the Heisman on 'Fair Pay' Funding," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (December 21, 2015). Authors: Stephen J. McBrady, Angela B. Styles, Kris D. Meade and, Jason M. Crawford.
• "Claims Recovery Under Government Contracts," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (November 17, 2015). Authors: Stephen J. McBrady, J. Chris Haile, Brian Tully McLaughlin, and Skye Mathieson.
• "ASBCA's FY 2015 Report – A Look at the Numbers," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (November 2, 2015). Author: Stephen J. McBrady.
• "IG Report Whacks DCMA's Oversight of Contractors' Business Systems," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (October 7, 2015). Authors: Stephen J. McBrady, Terry L. Albertson, and Skye Mathieson.
• "Nothing to Sneeze at: Obama Administration Issues 13th EO Targeting Federal Contractors," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (September 8, 2015). Authors: Angela B. Styles, Kris D. Meade, Stephen J. McBrady, and Jason M. Crawford.
• "Obama Administration Not Done With Executive Orders Aimed at Federal Contractors," "DoD White Paper Takes Aim at IR&D Costs," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (August 28, 2015). Author: Stephen J. McBrady.
• "DoD White Paper Takes Aim at IR&D Costs," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (August 27, 2015). Authors:Terry L. Albertson and Stephen J. McBrady.
• "New Zealand Companies Out of the 'Chillybin,'" Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (August 13, 2015). Authors: Stephen J. McBrady, Lorraine M. Campos, Alan W. H. Gourley and Adelicia R. Cliffe.
• "Under Siege: Trade Associations Rap White House for Flood of EOs Targeting Contractors," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (August 12, 2015). Authors: Stephen J. McBrady, Mark A. Ries and Angela B. Styles.
• "Claims Practice Bulletin: Board Sides With Contractor on CDA Jurisdictional Issue," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (July 29, 2015). Authors: Stephen J. McBrady and Skye Mathieson.
• "Congressional Committee Chairs Request that OFPP and DoL Withdraw 'Fair Pay' Proposed Rule and Guidance," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (July 28, 2015). Stephen J. McBrady, Kris D. Meade, Peter Eyre, and Jason M. Crawford.
• "Significant Reporting and Compliance Requirements on the Horizon with Implementation of "Fair Pay Safe Workplaces,'" The Coalition for Government Procurement Friday Flash (July 19, 2015). Authors: Angela B. Styles, Stephen J. McBrady, and Jason M. Crawford.
• "Obama Administration Issues Proposed Rule and Guidance for Implementing 'Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces,'" Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (May 27, 2015). Authors: Angela B. Styles, Kris D. Meade, Stephen J. McBrady, Rebecca L. Springer, and Jason M. Crawford.
• "Obama Administration Mandates New Federal Agency Sustainability Objectives," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (March 27, 2015). Authors: Cameron Prell, Steve McBrady, Peter Eyre, and Matthew B. Welling.
• "C&M Joins Forces with the Litigation and Government Contracts Forums at ACC National Capital Region for April Forum on Sponsored Claims," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (March 26, 2015). Authors: Steve McBrady, Skye Mathieson, and Jason M. Crawford.
• "Federal Circuit Permits Contractor to Add New Claim to Pending Complaint," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (February 25, 2015). Co-Authors: Stephen J. McBrady and Mary Kate Healy.
• "Claims Practice Bulletin: What the Newly Interpreted 'Non-Jurisdictional' CDA Statute of Limitations Means for Contractors," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (January 20, 2015). Co-Authors: Stephen J. McBrady and Skye Mathieson.
• "Government Contracts Cases To Watch In 2015," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (January 13, 2015). Author: Stephen J. McBrady.
• "Claims Practice Bulletin: Performance Fraud, Imputed Liability, and Antecedent Breach," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (January 12, 2015). Co-Authors: Stephen J. McBrady and Skye Mathieson.
• "Army Office of Energy Initiatives Releases RFP for New Renewable Energy Project at Fort Hood," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (October 23, 2014). Co-Authors: David J. Ginsberg, Stephen J. McBrady, Cameron Prell, and Matthew B. Welling.
• "Not Our Problem: ASBCA Has No Say in Prime-Sub Sponsorship Dispute," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (September 8, 2014). Author: Stephen J. McBrady.
• "Primer on the New 'Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces' Executive Order," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (September 4, 2014). Author: Stephen J. McBrady.
• "Federal Circuit Requires Government to Indemnify Contractors for CERCLA Remediation Costs Based on 'Taxes' Provision in WWII Contracts," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (May 13, 2014). Co-Authors: Robert J. Sneckenberg, Jonathan M. Baker, Stephen J. McBrady, and Thomas P. Humphrey.
• "Recent ASBCA Decisions Offer Refresher on Adherence to Board and CDA Requirements," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (January 28, 2014). Author: Stephen J. McBrady.
• "Applicable Statute of Limitations for CAS Violations Comes into Focus," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (January 27, 2014). Author: Stephen J. McBrady.
• "Commercial Space Flight: Recent Turbulence and Promising Future?" Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum (June 5, 2013). Co-Authors: Raymond F. Monroe, Gerald F. Murphy, Jonathan Linde, Paul Alp, Stephen J. McBrady, and Jonathan M. Baker.
• "Cliff Notes: The Long, Slow Trudge Toward Sequestration," Law360 (December 17, 2012). Angela B. Styles, Stephen J. McBrady, and Stephan Rice
• "Lessons From CDA Statute Of Limitations Disputes," Law360 (July 18, 2012). Author: Stephen J. McBrady
• "International Gov't Contracts: New Markets, Same Risks," Law360 (November 22, 2011). Author: Stephen McBrady.
• "Green Building in the 21st Century," The Voice, the official magazine of The Construction Users Roundtable (Spring 2010). Co-Authors: Christopher Cheatham and Stephen J. McBrady.
• "Doing Business with the Government in 2009: New Opportunities for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Contracting," Bloomberg's Sustainable Energy Law Report, (May 2009). Contributed by: J. Catherine Kunz and Stephen J. McBrady.
• "Funding America's Infrastructure Needs: Public Private Partnerships May Help Close Infrastructure Gap," Briefing Papers, Thomson West (March 2009). Author: Stephen J. McBrady.
• "A Convenient Truth: New Environmentally Friendly Building Codes May Have D.C. Contractors Seeing Green," Construction (February 25, 2008). Author: Stephen J. McBrady.
• "Construction Law Glossary," American Bar Association Forum on the Construction Industry (2008). Contributor: Stephen J. McBrady.
• "Applying the U.S. Supreme Court's Decision in Adarand to California Construction Cases," Building Solutions (Winter 2006-2007). Author: Stephen J. McBrady.

Client Alerts & Newsletters

• "State and Federal Agencies Look to Contractors in the Wake of Hurricane Florence," Government Contracts Bullet Points (September 14, 2018). Contacts: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Peter Eyre, Stephen J. McBrady, David J. Ginsberg, David B. Robbins, Paul M. Rosen
• "Cost Disallowance Claim Accrued When the Government Paid Invoices," Government Contracts Bullet Points (September 11, 2018). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Nicole Owren-Wiest, Skye Mathieson, Michelle D. Coleman, Charles Baek
• "Court of Federal Claims Grants Summary Judgment on Affordable Care Act "CSR" Litigation," Government Contracts Bullet Points (September 5, 2018). Contacts: Skye Mathieson, Sharmistha Das, Charles Baek, Stephen J. McBrady, Daniel W. Wolff, A. Xavier Baker
• "Court Upholds AAA Injunction Based on Implied-in-Fact Contract," Government Contracts Bullet Points (August 24, 2018). Contacts: Nicole Owren-Wiest, Stephen J. McBrady, Monica DiFonzo Sterling, Sharmistha Das, Sarah A. Hill
• "Government Liable for $99 Million in Breach of Contract Damages Under Indemnification Clause," Government Contracts Bullet Points (July 24, 2018). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Jonathan M. Baker, David J. Ginsberg, Skye Mathieson, Paul Freeman, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Charles Baek
• "ASBCA Dismisses Appeal for Lack of Jurisdiction After Government Claim Rescinded," Government Contracts Bullet Points (July 9, 2018). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Nicole Owren-Wiest, Skye Mathieson
• "‘Tis the Season: Contracting Officer’s Final Decisions on 2011 Incurred Costs," Government Contracts Bullet Points (July 2, 2018). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson, Charles Baek
• "The End is Near: DCAA Projects End of Incurred Cost Backlog by FY 2018," Government Contracts Bullet Points (June 11, 2018). Contacts: Nicole Owren-Wiest, Stephen J. McBrady, Elizabeth Buehler, Charles Baek
• "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
• "Noncompliance with Planning "Directive" Renders Subcontract Costs Unreasonable," Government Contracts Bullet Points (May 2, 2018). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Nicole Owren-Wiest, Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson, Elizabeth Buehler
• "Under Tecom, COFC Confirms Unallowability of Settlement Costs Arising from Discrimination Lawsuits," Government Contracts Bullet Points (April 26, 2018). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Nicole Owren-Wiest, Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson, Elizabeth Buehler
• "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
• "Introducing Crowell & Moring’s Compliance “Check-Up” for Government Contractors," Government Contracts Bullet Points (March 6, 2018). Contacts: David B. Robbins, Stephen J. McBrady, Peter Eyre, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Karen C. Hermann, Richard B. Holbrook Jr.
• "ASBCA Finds Stock Option Costs Based on Black-Scholes Model Unallowable," Government Contracts Bullet Points (January 22, 2018). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson, Elizabeth Buehler, Nicole Owren-Wiest
• "Federal Government Shutdown: Crowell & Moring Identifies and Answers Common Questions," Government Contracts Bullet Points (January 19, 2018). Contacts: Daniel R. Forman, J. Chris Haile, Rebecca L. Springer, Peter Eyre, Trina Fairley Barlow, Stephen J. McBrady, Robert A. Burton, Nicole Owren-Wiest
• "Federal Government Shutdown: Crowell & Moring Identifies and Answers Common Questions," Government Contracts Bullet Points (December 21, 2017). Contacts: J. Chris Haile, Trina Fairley Barlow, Peter Eyre, Stephen J. McBrady, Nicole Owren-Wiest, Rebecca L. Springer, Daniel R. Forman, Robert A. Burton
• "Uncooperative: Court Holds That Cooperative Agreement is Not a Contract," Government Contracts Bullet Points (December 14, 2017). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson, Monica DiFonzo Sterling, Michael G. Gruden
• "Government Urges SCOTUS to Declare ALJ Process Unconstitutional," Administrative Law Alert (December 8, 2017). Contacts: Daniel W. Wolff, Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson, Sharmistha Das
• "Contractor’s Unwaivable CDA Right to Board Review," Government Contracts Bullet Points (December 5, 2017). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson, Charles Baek
• "Clear as Day: ASBCA Finds No Ambiguity in Contract," Government Contracts Bullet Points (November 15, 2017). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson
• "Congress Turns its Sights to DCAA Audit Backlog," Government Contracts Bullet Points (October 26, 2017). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson, Elizabeth Buehler
• "GAO Report Reveals That DCAA’s Audit Backlog Continues," Government Contracts Bullet Points (October 24, 2017). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson, Elizabeth Buehler
• "Do Not Pass Go: Board Dismisses Claim on Jurisdictional Grounds," Government Contracts Bullet Points (October 20, 2017). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson, Elizabeth Buehler, Charles Baek, Laura J. Mitchell Baker
• "ASBCA Holds That Contractor Entitled to Recover Costs of Preparing to Perform, When CO Terminated Contract Before Notice to Proceed," Government Contracts Bullet Points (September 27, 2017). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Laura J. Mitchell Baker
• "DFARS Deviation Removes “Technical Interchange” Requirement for IR&D Cost Allowability," Government Contracts Bullet Points (September 25, 2017). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, John E. McCarthy Jr., Stephen J. McBrady, Jonathan M. Baker, Skye Mathieson, Elizabeth Buehler
• "Deal or No Deal? Board Reminds Contractors that Money “Awarded” in Final Decision May Evaporate If Appealed," Government Contracts Bullet Points (September 21, 2017). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson, Elizabeth Buehler
• "State and Federal Agencies Look to Contractors in the Wake of Hurricane Harvey," Government Contracts Bullet Points (August 30, 2017). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, David B. Robbins, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Peter Eyre, Paul M. Rosen
• "Inclusion of Deferred Compensation Found Proper Where Government Forced Contractor’s Hand," Government Contracts Bullet Points (August 11, 2017). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson, Elizabeth Buehler
• "Government Contracts Claims Litigation and Alternative Fee Arrangements," Government Contracts Bullet Points (July 19, 2017). Contact: Stephen J. McBrady
• " Shades of Lazarus: Is Blacklisting Rule Coming Back to Life?," Government Contracts Bullet Points (July 17, 2017). Contacts: Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Kris D. Meade, Stephen J. McBrady
• "‘Tis the Season: Contracting Officer’s Final Decisions on 2010 Incurred Costs," Government Contracts Bullet Points (July 6, 2017). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Terry L. Albertson, Daniel Wierzba
• "Bring Out Your Dead: GSA Instructs Agencies to Remove Null and Void FPSW ," Government Contracts Bullet Points (June 27, 2017). Contacts: Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Peter Eyre, Stephen J. McBrady
• "Government Contracts Mergers & Acquisitions in 2017: Challenges and Opportunities on the Horizon," Government Contracts Bullet Points (June 26, 2017). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Peter Eyre, Adelicia R. Cliffe
• "Board Rejects Claim Based on Certain Fiscal Law Violations," Government Contracts Bullet Points (June 12, 2017). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson, Elizabeth Buehler
• "Board Clarifies that Claim Accrual Contains Implicit "Reasonableness" Standard," Government Contracts Bullet Points (June 7, 2017). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson, Elizabeth Buehler
• "Board Confirms Unallowability of Executive Compensation Based on Changes in Securities and Dividends Prices," Government Contracts Bullet Points (May 31, 2017). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson, Elizabeth Buehler
• "ASBCA Decision a Mixed Bag on Cost Allowability Issues," Government Contracts Bullet Points (May 17, 2017). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady, Charles Baek, Elizabeth Buehler
• "Iraq War Contractor Navigates CDA Jurisdictional Minefield to Victory," Government Contracts Bullet Points (May 10, 2017). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson, Sharmistha Das, Charles Baek
• "NY State AG Targets Private Equity for Tax Related FCA Violations," Government Contracts Bullet Points (April 20, 2017). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Peter Eyre, Mark R. Troy, Jason M. Crawford
• "Continuing Resolution Expires April 28, 2017," Government Contracts Bullet Points (April 7, 2017). Contacts: David B. Robbins, Stephen J. McBrady, Peter Eyre, David J. Ginsberg
• "Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces, We Hardly Knew Ye," Government Contracts Bullet Points (March 28, 2017). Contacts: Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Kris D. Meade, Stephen J. McBrady
• "Introducing Crowell & Moring’s Government Contractor Recovery Practice Performance Review Offering (PRO)," Government Contracts Bullet Points (March 16, 2017). Contacts: Daniel R. Forman, David J. Ginsberg, Stephen J. McBrady, Brian Tully McLaughlin
• "End of the Road for Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces," Government Contracts Bullet Points (March 8, 2017). Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Stephen J. McBrady
• "Court of Federal Claims Grants Summary Judgment on $214 Million ACA "Risk Corridors" Claim," Government Contracts Bullet Points (February 10, 2017). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Daniel W. Wolff, Christopher Flynn, A. Xavier Baker, Joseph M. Miller
• "ASBCA's FY16 Report – a Look at the Numbers," Government Contracts Bullet Points (February 6, 2017). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson, Charles Baek
• "Submission of Indirect Cost Rate Proposal Starts Six-Year Limitations Period," Government Contracts Bullet Points (February 1, 2017). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson, Elizabeth Buehler
• "Government Liable for $99 Million in Indemnification Under Government Contracts," Government Contracts Bullet Points (January 26, 2017). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Jonathan M. Baker, Skye Mathieson
• "COFC Holds That ACA "Risk Corridors" Program Requires Annual Payment," Government Contracts Bullet Points (January 12, 2017). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Christopher Flynn, Joseph M. Miller, Daniel W. Wolff, A. Xavier Baker, Sharmistha Das
• "ASBCA Dismisses "Conclusory" and "Unsupported" $100M Government Claim," Government Contracts Bullet Points (January 10, 2017). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson, Elizabeth Buehler
• "The Pen is Mightier: Typewritten Signature Invalidates CDA Claim," Government Contracts Bullet Points (January 5, 2017). Contacts: Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson, Charles Baek
• "Court of Federal Claims Permits Affordable Care Act "Risk Corridors" Case to Proceed," Government Contracts Bullet Points (December 2, 2016). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Christopher Flynn, A. Xavier Baker, Joseph M. Miller, Daniel W. Wolff
• "Final Rule Requires Technical Interchange for IR&D Cost Allowability," Government Contracts Bullet Points (November 14, 2016). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, John E. McCarthy Jr., Stephen J. McBrady, Jonathan M. Baker, Elizabeth Buehler
• "Failure to Consider CAS Materiality Criteria Dooms Gov’t Claim," Government Contracts Bullet Points (November 10, 2016). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Robert A. Burton, Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson, Elizabeth Buehler
• "It’s Back – DCAA’s Non-Defense Audit Authority Revived," Government Contracts Bullet Points (November 3, 2016). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Robert A. Burton, Stephen J. McBrady, Elizabeth Buehler
• "Compensation Caps Rule Finalized," Government Contracts Bullet Points (November 2, 2016). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Robert A. Burton, Stephen J. McBrady, Elizabeth Buehler
• "Idle Your Engines: Feds Instruct Agencies to Stand Down on "Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces"," Government Contracts Bullet Points (October 26, 2016). Contacts: Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Stephen J. McBrady, Kris D. Meade, David B. Robbins
• "Government Enjoined from Implementing Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces," Government Contracts Bullet Points (October 25, 2016). Contacts: Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Stephen J. McBrady, Kris D. Meade, David B. Robbins
• "Congress Considers Tweaking IT Spending," Government Contracts Bullet Points (October 17, 2016). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Robert A. Burton, Elizabeth Buehler
• "Suit to Stop Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Filed," Government Contracts Bullet Points (October 13, 2016). Contacts: Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Stephen J. McBrady, Kris D. Meade, David B. Robbins
• "It’s Everywhere You Want to Be: The New FAR iBook," Government Contracts Bullet Points (October 11, 2016). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Adelicia R. Cliffe
• "CFC’s Transfer to CBCA Not Constrained by Board’s 90-Day Appeal Period," Government Contracts Bullet Points (October 6, 2016). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson, Laura J. Mitchell Baker
• "Paid Sick Leave Soon Required," Government Contracts Bullet Points (October 3, 2016). Contacts: Charles Baek, Stephen J. McBrady, Kris D. Meade, Rebecca L. Springer, Gail D. Zirkelbach
• "Preparing for Day-One Compliance with Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces," Government Contracts Bullet Points (September 22, 2016). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, David B. Robbins, Laura J. Mitchell Baker
• "DoD Startup DIUx Expands Footprint," Government Contracts Bullet Points (September 19, 2016). Contacts: Gail D. Zirkelbach, Stephen J. McBrady
• "Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Final Rule and Guidance Released," Government Contracts Bullet Points (August 24, 2016). Contacts: Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Kris D. Meade, Stephen J. McBrady
• "DoD IG Signals Shift in FOIA Policy," Government Contracts Bullet Points (August 18, 2016). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Peter Eyre, Judy Choi
• "One Employee's Fraud Bars Company's Monetary Claim," Government Contracts Bullet Points (July 19, 2016). Contacts: J. Chris Haile, Stephen J. McBrady, Brian Tully McLaughlin, Skye Mathieson
• "Nyet: Board Finds Insufficient Evidence to Grant Summary Judgment on SOL Grounds," Government Contracts Bullet Points (July 6, 2016). Contacts: Charles Baek, Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson
• "A Glimpse Into the Crystal Ball: DOD, GSA, and NASA Publish Semiannual Regulatory Agenda," Government Contracts Bullet Points (June 15, 2016). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, David B. Robbins
• "ASBCA Delivers Bad News to Contractor Who Violated SBA’s Nonmanufacturer Rule," Government Contracts Bullet Points (May 27, 2016). Contacts: Lorraine M. Campos, Stephen J. McBrady
• "In a Major Shift, GSA Will Require SCA Wage Determinations at the Task Order Level," Government Contracts Bullet Points (May 24, 2016). Contacts: Lorraine M. Campos, Trina Fairley Barlow, Stephen J. McBrady
• "ASBCA Clarifies SOL on Interest Claims Under the Prompt Payment Act," Government Contracts Bullet Points (May 23, 2016). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady
• "Trust Us: Rescinded Gov't Claims Rendered Appeals Moot, Absent Evidence That Gov't Intends to Reassert," (May 19, 2016). Contact: Stephen J. McBrady
• "Administration Walks Back “Economic Significance” Designation of New Rules," Government Contracts Bullet Points (May 13, 2016). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Kris D. Meade
• "Wait, What? Administration Now Designates “Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces” as Not Economically Significant," Government Contracts Bullet Points (May 10, 2016). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Kris D. Meade
• "“Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces” Rules Head to White House for Final Review," Government Contracts Bullet Points (May 9, 2016). Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Stephen J. McBrady, Robert A. Burton
• "“Good” Enough: Court Finds Certification Merely Defective on Pass-Through Claim," Government Contracts Bullet Points (May 4, 2016). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson
• "No Double-Dipping: Board Lacks Jurisdiction Over New Theories Asserted in Government’s Amended Answer," Government Contracts Bullet Points (April 29, 2016). Contacts: Charles Baek, Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson
• "Joint DOJ-FTC Memorandum Puts Defense M&A Deals in the Crosshairs," Government Contracts Bullet Points (April 14, 2016). Contacts: Peter Eyre, Alan W. H. Gourley, Stephen J. McBrady, Shawn R. Johnson, Ryan C. Tisch
• "What Next? Assessing Key Steps Contractors Must Consider for "Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces" Compliance," Government Contracts Bullet Points (March 29, 2016). Contacts: David B. Robbins, Stephen J. McBrady, Peter Eyre
• "Gesundheit: Proposed Rule Would Mandate Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors," Government Contracts Bullet Points (February 29, 2016). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Kris D. Meade
• "Proposed Rule Would Nix Allowability of Congressional Investigation Costs," Government Contracts Bullet Points (February 17, 2016). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Skye Mathieson
• "DoD's Guerilla War on IR&D," Government Contracts Bullet Points (February 10, 2016). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady
• "New Guidance Allows Limited Role for DCAA Audit of Non-DOD Contracts," Government Contracts Bullet Points (February 4, 2016). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady
• "For Whom Does the Appeal Clock Toll? Vitiation vs. Finality," Government Contracts Bullet Points (January 12, 2016). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson
• "Bah Humbug: Appropriations Bill Contains Lump of Coal for DoL on "Fair Pay" Funding," Government Contracts Bullet Points (December 21, 2015). Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Stephen J. McBrady
• "Final Rule for Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Set for April 2016," Government Contracts Bullet Points (November 30, 2015). Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Stephen J. McBrady
• "Claims Recovery Under Government Contracts," Government Contracts Bullet Points (November 17, 2015). Contacts: J. Chris Haile, Stephen J. McBrady, Brian Tully McLaughlin, Skye Mathieson
• "ASBCA's FY15 Report – a Look at the Numbers," Government Contracts Bullet Points (November 5, 2015). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Brian Tully McLaughlin, Skye Mathieson
• "IG Report Whacks DCMA's Oversight of Contractors' Business Systems," Government Contracts Bullet Points (October 13, 2015). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson
• "Nothing to Sneeze at: Obama Administration Issues 13th EO Targeting Federal Contractors," Government Contracts Bullet Points (September 8, 2015). Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Stephen J. McBrady
• "DoD White Paper Takes Aim at IR&D Costs," Government Contracts Bullet Points (September 1, 2015). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady
• "New Zealand Companies Out of the 'Chillybin'," Government Contracts Bullet Points (August 19, 2015). Contacts: Alan W. H. Gourley, Lorraine M. Campos, Stephen J. McBrady, Adelicia R. Cliffe
• "Under Siege: Trade Associations Rap White House for Recent Flood of EOs Targeting Contractors," Government Contracts Bullet Points (August 14, 2015). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Mark A. Ries
• "Comment Period for 'Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces' Extended Again," Government Contracts Bullet Points (August 7, 2015). Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Stephen J. McBrady
• "Contractor Gets "Second Bite" When Final Decision Reconsidered," Government Contracts Bullet Points (August 3, 2015). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson
• "Bad News for Contractors: ASBCA Decision Bars Offsets of Simultaneous Accounting Changes Under FAR 30.606," Government Contracts Bullet Points (July 22, 2015). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson
• "Comment Period for "Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces" Extended – A Bit," Government Contracts Bullet Points (July 16, 2015). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Kris D. Meade, Glenn D. Grant
• "Proposed Rule and Guidance Issued for Implementing "Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces" Executive Order," Government Contracts Bullet Points (May 28, 2015). Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Stephen J. McBrady, Rebecca L. Springer
• "OMB and DoL Direct Agencies to Appoint Labor Compliance Advisors Pursuant to "Fair Pay" EO," (March 9, 2015). Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Stephen J. McBrady
• "Contractor Logs Victory in Termination Case at Federal Circuit," Government Contracts Bullet Points (March 2, 2015). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, J. Chris Haile, Brian Tully McLaughlin
• "A Rose and a Thorn: Federal Circuit Permits Contractor to Add New Claim to Pending Complaint, but Enforces Notice Provision to Bar Recovery," Government Contracts Bullet Points (February 26, 2015). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson
• "DCAA Issues (Mis)Guidance on Expressly Unallowable Costs," Government Contracts Bullet Points (February 23, 2015). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson
• "Making a List and Checking It Twice: New Rule Requires "Adequacy Checklist" with Forward Pricing Rate Proposals," Government Contracts Bullet Points (January 9, 2015). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson
• "Federal Circuit Drops Bombshells on CDA Statute of Limitations and CAS "Materiality" Test," Government Contracts Bullet Points (December 11, 2014). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson
• "White House Authorizes Indemnification for Ebola Contracts," Government Contracts Bullet Points (November 17, 2014). Contacts: Thomas P. Humphrey, Jonathan M. Baker, Stephen J. McBrady
• "CDA Bars Untimely Contractor Claim," Government Contracts Bullet Points (September 11, 2014). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady
• "Join Crowell & Moring for a Webinar on New Executive Orders," Government Contracts Bullet Points (September 9, 2014). Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Stephen J. McBrady
• "Prime Pulls Rug Out From Under Subcontractor Appeal," Government Contracts Bullet Points (September 8, 2014). Contacts: J. Chris Haile, David J. Ginsberg, Stephen J. McBrady
• "Contractor Claims Forfeited Under Fraud Statutes," Government Contracts Bullet Points (August 6, 2014). Contacts: J. Chris Haile, Stephen J. McBrady
• "New Executive Order Shines Spotlight on Contractor Compliance With Labor Laws," (August 4, 2014). Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Peter Eyre, Stephen J. McBrady, Rebecca L. Springer
• "DoD Issues Final Rule on Allowability of Whistleblower Costs," Government Contracts Bullet Points (July 28, 2014). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady
• "(Re)Ordered: DoD Revises and Reorders ASBCA Rules," Government Contracts Bullet Points (July 23, 2014). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady, Brian Tully McLaughlin
• "Administration Boosts Clean Energy with $4 Billion Loan Guarantee Program," Climate Law & Environmental Finance Update (July 7, 2014). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Richard Lehfeldt
• "Too Late: Another Government Claim Barred by CDA Statute of Limitations," Government Contracts Bullet Points (June 9, 2014). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady
• "Payback: Federal Circuit Requires Government to Reimburse under WWII-Era Indemnification Clauses," Government Contracts Bullet Points (May 15, 2014). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Jonathan M. Baker, Thomas P. Humphrey, Robert J. Sneckenberg
• "Separate CAS Noncompliances May Get Separate SOL," Government Contracts Bullet Points (January 22, 2014). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady
• "New Grant Rules Put Recipients Under the Microscope," Government Contracts Bullet Points (January 15, 2014). Contacts: Peter Eyre, Stephen J. McBrady
• "Testing…Testing… FAA Selects Six Test Sites For Unmanned Aircraft Systems Research," Government Contracts Bullet Points (January 10, 2014). Contact: Stephen J. McBrady
• "New Limits on Contractor Compensation Costs," Government Contracts Bullet Points (January 6, 2014). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady
• "Limitation of Funds Clause Puts Bite in Termination Recovery," Government Contracts Bullet Points (December 30, 2013). Contacts: J. Chris Haile, Stephen J. McBrady
• "Trade Winds: Federal Government Announces Next Commercial Offshore Wind Leasing Auction," Government Contracts Bullet Points (December 18, 2013). Contacts: Larry F. Eisenstat, Richard Lehfeldt, Stephen J. McBrady
• "Administration Ups the Ante on Federal Government's Use of Renewable Energy," Government Contracts Bullet Points (December 17, 2013). Contacts: Richard Lehfeldt, Stephen J. McBrady
• "GAO Defers to Agency on Impact of Sequestration," Government Contracts Bullet Points (December 6, 2013). Contacts: Peter Eyre, Stephen J. McBrady
• "'Rise' of the Machines: FAA Publishes Plans for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations," Government Contracts Bullet Points (November 7, 2013). Contact: Stephen J. McBrady
• "DoD Memo Recalls 'Essential' Civilian Workers," Government Contracts Bullet Points (October 9, 2013). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady
• "No Fun(ding): GAO, Courts, and Boards Describe Operations During Government Shutdown," Government Contracts Bullet Points (October 1, 2013). Contacts: John E. McCarthy Jr., Stephen J. McBrady, Jonathan M. Baker
• "Sequestration Found Valid Basis for Canceling Solicitation," Government Contracts Bullet Points (September 23, 2013). Contacts: Peter Eyre, Stephen J. McBrady
• "Cleared for Takeoff: FAA to Allow Commercial Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations Later this Year," Government Contracts Bullet Points (July 30, 2013). Contact: Stephen J. McBrady
• "State University Hospital Fends Off FCA Claims Under "Arm-of-the-State" Test," (July 16, 2013). Contacts: John T. Brennan Jr., James J. Regan, Peter Eyre, Stephen J. McBrady
• "Commercial Space Flight -- Navigating the Gravitational Pull of Budget Cuts," Government Contracts Bullet Points (June 10, 2013). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Jonathan M. Baker
• "Show Them the Money: ASBCA Finds Govt Claims Untimely When Contractor Provided Cost Impact Analyses," Government Contracts Bullet Points (June 5, 2013). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady
• "Sequestration: New Agency Letters Warn Industry," Government Contracts Bullet Points (March 6, 2013). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, J. Chris Haile, Stephen J. McBrady
• ""Should Have Known" Standard Applied to CDA Statute of Limitations," Government Contracts Bullet Points (February 28, 2013). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady
• "Coming to a Site Near You: Unmanned Aircraft Systems Testing," Government Contracts Bullet Points (February 22, 2013). Contact: Stephen J. McBrady
• "CFC Rejects Taxes Clause as Basis for Recovering Environmental Remediation Costs," Government Contracts Bullet Points (January 25, 2013). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Jonathan M. Baker
• "White House and Military Departments Release Guidance as (Another) Budget Deadline Approaches," Government Contracts Bullet Points (January 18, 2013). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Kris D. Meade, Stephen J. McBrady
• "Not So Fast: Federal Circuit Reverses CFC Decision Limiting Indemnification Rights," Government Contracts Bullet Points (January 17, 2013). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Jonathan M. Baker
• "Déjà Vu: Congress Orders DCAA to Revise Guidance on Access to Internal Audit Reports," Government Contracts Bullet Points (January 15, 2013). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady
• "FY 2013 NDAA Shines a Spotlight on Contractor Indemnification," Government Contracts Bullet Points (January 4, 2013). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Jonathan M. Baker
• "How Did We Get Here and Where Are We Headed?," Government Contracts Bullet Points (December 19, 2012). Contact: Stephen J. McBrady
• "OMB Directs Agencies to Prepare for Sequestration," Government Contracts Bullet Points (December 12, 2012). Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady
• "DOJ Puts Academic Medical Centers in Spotlight," Government Contracts Bullet Points (November 29, 2012). Contacts: James J. Regan, John T. Brennan Jr., Stephen J. McBrady
• "Government Claims for Clean-Up Costs Related to Cold-War-Era Contracts Rebuffed," Government Contracts Bullet Points (October 10, 2012). Contacts: Jonathan M. Baker, Stephen J. McBrady
• "Administration Weighs In (Again) on Contractor Contingency Planning," Government Contracts Bullet Points (October 5, 2012). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Kris D. Meade, Stephen J. McBrady
• ""Look Out Below!" -- Regulating the Domestic Use of Unmanned Aerial Systems," Government Contracts Bullet Points (September 28, 2012). Contact: Stephen J. McBrady
• "Sequestration: The Prequel," Government Contracts Bullet Points (September 26, 2012). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady
• "OMB Issues Sequestration Report," Government Contracts Bullet Points (September 14, 2012). Contacts: Peter Eyre, Stephen J. McBrady
• "Gov't Scrutiny of Higher Education Institutions Continues," Government Contracts Bullet Points (September 12, 2012). Contacts: James J. Regan, Stephen J. McBrady
• "DOJ Sets FCA Sights on Private-Sector Colleges," Government Contracts Bullet Points (September 5, 2012). Contacts: James J. Regan, Stephen J. McBrady
• "DCAA Issues Guidance on Access to Contractor Internal Audit Reports," Government Contracts Bullet Points (August 24, 2012). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady
• "Consortium Awarded $30 Million for Manufacturing Pilot Program," Government Contracts Bullet Points (August 23, 2012). Contacts: James J. Regan, Stephen J. McBrady
• "DoD "Green"-Lights Massive Investments in Renewable Energy," Government Contracts Bullet Points (August 20, 2012). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Peter Eyre
• "A Galaxy (Not) FAR Away? NASA Awards New Contracts in Space Privatization Program," Government Contracts Bullet Points (August 17, 2012). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Jonathan M. Baker
• "CFC Rejects Yet Another Government Argument to Extend CDA Statute of Limitations," Government Contracts Bullet Points (August 15, 2012). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady
• "OMB and DoD Do Sequestration Two-Step," Government Contracts Bullet Points (August 13, 2012). Contact: Stephen J. McBrady
• "DOL Guidance on WARN Act Requirements," Government Contracts Bullet Points (August 1, 2012). Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady
• "Bill Requiring White House to Provide Sequestration Specifics Moves Forward," Government Contracts Bullet Points (July 27, 2012). Contact: Stephen J. McBrady
• "Who Knew? Limitations Defense Kept in Play Against U.S.," Government Contracts Bullet Points (July 23, 2012). Contacts: Terry L. Albertson, Stephen J. McBrady
• "State Higher Ed Entities Face Arm-of-the-State Test," False Claims Bullet Points (June 25, 2012). Contact: Stephen J. McBrady
• "Sequestration: What Does It Mean for Federal Contractors?," Government Contracts Bullet Points (June 6, 2012). Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Stephen J. McBrady
• "Airport Public-Private Partnerships Taking Off?," Government Contracts Bullet Points (February 29, 2012). Contact: Stephen J. McBrady
• "New GSA Contract Vehicle," Government Contracts Bullet Points (February 27, 2012). Contact: Stephen J. McBrady
• "US Liable for Environmental Remediation Costs Under Contract Clauses," Government Contracts Bullet Points (November 4, 2011). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Jonathan M. Baker
• "IG Confirms Many Recovery Act Criminal Investigations," Government Contracts Bullet Points (November 3, 2011). Contacts: Peter Eyre, Stephen J. McBrady
• "Transportation Leaders Propose Massive Public-Private Partnership Project in Northeast Rail Corridor," Government Contracts Bullet Points (May 27, 2011). Contact: Stephen J. McBrady
• "California High-Speed Rail: On the Fast Track," Government Contracts Bullet Points (May 13, 2011). Contact: Stephen J. McBrady
• "Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Contracting," Government Contracts Bullet Points (May 28, 2009). Contact: Stephen J. McBrady
• "Public-Private Partnerships On The Rise," Government Contracts Bullet Points (April 22, 2009). Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, James J. Regan, Daniel R. Forman
• "Government Procurement Is Going Green," Government Contracts Bullet Points (October 17, 2008). Contact: Stephen J. McBrady

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• OFCCP Aims to Boost Coordinated Enforcement Efforts, Attorney Says
  February 2, 2016 — Bloomberg BNA
• 5 Things Contractors Should Care About in 2016
  January 18, 2016 — Federal News Radio
• Government Contracts Group of the Year: Crowell & Moring
  January 6, 2016 — Law360
• Communication With COs Essential Before Shutdown
  September 23, 2015 — Bloomberg BNA
• Analysts: Contractor Control Over IR&D May Decline
  September 3, 2015 — Bloomberg BNA
• New 'Blacklisting" Rules Have Contractors In Uproar
  June 5, 2015 — Compliance Week
• Expert Tells Federal Contractors to Play It Safe, Invest in Compliance
  May 12, 2015 — Bloomberg BNA
• 5 Issues Gov't Contractors Need To Know About In 2015
  January 7, 2015 — Law360
• Government Contracts Cases to Watch In 2015
  January 2, 2015 — Law360
• Corporate Inversion Executive Order Possible, Crowell Partner Advises Contractors
  September 11, 2014 — BNA
• Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals: ASBCA Stays Appeals to Avoid Confusion With Courts, Allow for Full Resolution
  June 30, 2014 — BNA Federal Contracts Report
• Discussions With VA Did Not Alert Protester To Serious Quotation Deficiency, GAO Rules
  January 30, 2014 — BNA Snapshot
• NDAA Shines Spotlight On Contractor Indemnification
  January 10, 2013 — Law360
• DCAA's Focus On Internal Audits Could Incite Legal Battles
  August 28, 2012 — Law360
• Law Firms Concentrating their Promotions
  January 16, 2012 — Washington Post, Quoted
• Stimulus Bids Running 10 Percent Lower Than Estimates
  August 3, 2009 — Washington Business Journal

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