Scope of Proposed Rule on Self-Reporting is Expanded and Would Also Require Self-Reporting of FCA Violations and Contract Overpayments
Client Alert | 1 min read | 05.16.08
The FAR Secretariat today published for public comment an amendment to the proposed rule (73 FR 28407, May 16, 2008) that was previously published at the request of DOJ, to require contractors to have a code of ethics and business conduct and to notify the agency’s Office of Inspector General and the Contracting Officer whenever there is a “reasonable” basis to believe there has been a violation of federal criminal law in connection with a federal contract or subcontract. The amended proposed rule no longer exempts commercial item contracts and contracts that are performed outside the United States and, again at the request of DOJ, adds a requirement that contractors also report violations of the civil False Claims Act as well as contract overpayments, with knowing failures to report such violations being an additional cause for debarment or suspension.
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Client Alert | 3 min read | 12.13.24
New FTC Telemarketing Sales Rule Amendments
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) recently announced that it approved final amendments to its Telemarketing Sales Rule (“TSR”), broadening the rule’s coverage to inbound calls for technical support (“Tech Support”) services. For example, if a Tech Support company presents a pop-up alert (such as one that claims consumers’ computers or other devices are infected with malware or other problems) or uses a direct mail solicitation to induce consumers to call about Tech Support services, that conduct would violate the amended TSR.
Client Alert | 3 min read | 12.10.24
Fast Lane to the Future: FCC Greenlights Smarter, Safer Cars
Client Alert | 6 min read | 12.09.24
Eleven States Sue Asset Managers Alleging ESG Conspiracy to Restrict Coal Production
Client Alert | 3 min read | 12.09.24
New York Department of Labor Issues Guidance Regarding Paid Prenatal Leave, Taking Effect January 1
