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2023 Lookback: Regulatory Updates Impacting Government Contractors

Webinar | 12.19.23, 2:30 PM EST - 3:30 PM EST | CLE Offered

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Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Group is hosting a webinar to discuss significant regulatory updates issued in 2023 for government contractors. We will cover proposed rules, interim rules, and final rules amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, as well as highlight some regulatory updates from the Department of Homeland Security, General Services Administration, and Small Business Administration. The topics covered will range from developments in regulations related to cybersecurity to sourcing and supply chain matters to small business impacts.

Question – For questions about this program, please contact Ngar Eldredge.

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