Laura J. Mitchell Baker is a counsel with Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Group in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office.
Laura represents government contractors in litigation and administrative matters, including contract disputes with state and federal entities, suspension and debarment proceedings, mandatory disclosures to the government, prime-sub disputes, and False Claims Act investigations. Her practice also includes counseling on federal, state, and local government contracts, government contracts due diligence, and regulatory and compliance matters, as well as conducting internal investigations.
In law school, Laura participated in the International Human Rights Clinic, advising Namibia’s Office of the National Ombudsman on rule of law issues and developing a substantial background regarding a range of standards for incarceration under the major legal systems of North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. She also earned her certificate in Basic Mediation Training in the Transformative Framework.
Prior to, and during, law school, Laura worked in the National Courts Section of the Department of Justice’s Commercial Litigation Branch, gaining valuable and extensive government contracts experience in administrative proceedings, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the U.S. Court of International Trade, and with the Contract Disputes Act, False Claims Act, and Tucker Act claims in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims – involving the Department of Defense, Federal Emergency Management Agency, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the International Trade Commission, the Department of Energy, and many other executive branch agencies.
Recognition
- U.S. Department of Justice: Sustained Superior Performance Awards for the Office of National Courts, 2010-2012
- U.S. Department of Justice: Attorney General's Award for Excellence in Legal Support, Office of National Courts Nominee for 2011
Affiliations
Representative Matters
Investigations
- Investigated allegations of accounting, pricing, and expense related misconduct in multi-year contract. Successfully resolved matter through contract modification and ratification of prior conduct, including payment to contractor of outstanding invoices.
- Investigated allegations of improper use of foreign nationals and non-U.S. citizens on government contracts. Successfully resolved allegations through contract administration and ratification of prior conduct.
- Investigated allegations of misconduct and human trafficking in international contracting.
- Conducted large-scale internal investigations, assessed disclosure obligations, and in several instances successfully leveraged disclosures into more favorable outcomes than other, similarly situated contractors.
- Investigated and defended allegations of fraud and False Claims Act violations in qui tam and affirmative civil enforcement contexts.
- Investigated and successfully defended whistleblower reprisal allegations before multiple agencies including the Department of Defense.
- Conducted internal investigations to determine if non-allowable travel costs were passed on to the government.
- Investigated and successfully defended False Claims Act allegations against companies in industries including health care, services contracting, manufacturing, disaster recovery, and small business set-aside markets and industries.
- Defended the CEO of an investment advisory firm in parallel Securities and Exchange Commission and Department of Justice prosecutions of an alleged Ponzi scheme.
- Represented a company in a Securities and Exchange Commission investigation of possible 17(b) violations, committing fraud over the internet.
- Successfully represented the CEO of a multimillion dollar company with more than 100 commercial, federal, state, and local contracts in a Department of Justice fraud investigation.
Contract Disputes
- Successfully intervened in GAO protests protecting key contract awards for clients.
- Obtained corrective action preserving clients’ ability to remain in competition for awards.
- Successfully filed and resolved contract claims before various federal agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Labor, Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Defense Contract Management Agency.
- Successfully resolved prime-subcontractor disputes at AAA, achieving favorable outcomes for our clients as prime contractors.
Suspension and Debarment Proceedings
- Successfully resolved the suspensions and proposed debarments of clients by demonstrating their present responsibility before various federal agency suspension and debarment officials, including the Department of the Air Force, General Services Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Education, Defense Logistics Agency; and the World Bank, among others.
- Manage advance communications (including proactive disclosures) with Department of Defense and Civilian Debarring Officials concerning internal investigations, including allegations involving key senior executives.
State and Local Government Contracts
- Completed a successful one-year secondment with responsibility for more than a dozen states in a Fortune 10 Company’s State, Local, and Education (SLED) Legal group.
- Counsel clients on unique procurement processes and issues at the state/local/education levels.
- Counsel clients on state ethics, conflicts of interest, gift laws, and tribal laws.
- Represent clients in connection with state agencies’, local jurisdictions’, and school districts’ terminations for convenience or cause.
- Represent clients in negotiations of contracts with states, state agencies, local jurisdictions, and school districts.
Federal Government Contracts Counseling
- Counsel government contractors on compliance with labor-related executive orders.
- Counsel government contractors on federal contract issues.
- Counsel government contractors and subcontractors on prime-subcontract agreements, flow down requirements, and related issues.
Corporate Monitoring
- Engaged as special board counsel to conduct a procurement fraud investigation and advise on business ramifications.
Transactions
- Proactively prepare contractors for sale by reviewing contract compliance and preparing for diligence.
- Investigate allegations of impropriety that arise during diligence, advising financial institutions, buyers, and sellers through this process
Ethics and Compliance
- Provide ongoing ethics and compliance counsel to contractors, aligning with best practices.
- Provide training on ethics and compliance.
- Develop and evaluate effectiveness of ethics and compliance policies and procedures.
- Drafted a best practices investigations manual for a Fortune 500 company.
First Chair Experience
- Overturned DoD denials of government contractors’ security clearances by overcoming the government’s presumption that granting a clearance is not consistent with U.S. national interests.
Speeches & Presentations
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“Common Compliance Issues,” GC 101: Back to Basics, Washington, D.C.
(September 21, 2022).
Presenters: Laura Baker, Tyler Brown, Rina Gashaw, and Yuan Zhou.
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"Ukraine Crisis Webinar," Crowell & Moring Webinar, 2022.
(April 21, 2022).
Speakers: Vass Akritidis, Bryan Brewer, Caroline Brown, Carlton Greene, Andrew Martin, John Murino, Nicole Simonian, Rob Sneckenberg, Scott Winkelman, Dj Wolff, Alex Urbelis, and Laura Baker
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"Navigating the Landscape of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Under the American Rescue Plan Act," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(March 24, 2022).
Speakers: Peter Eyre, Toni Michelle Jackson, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, and Rina M. Gashaw.
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"Grants and Infrastructure Webinar Series: Central Regional," Crowell & Moring Webinar.
(March 3, 2022).
Speakers: David J. Ginsberg, Anuj Vohra, Christian N. Curran, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, and Christopher D. Garcia.
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"Grants and Infrastructure Webinar Series: Northeast Regional," Crowell & Moring Webinar.
(March 2, 2022).
Speakers: David J. Ginsberg, Anuj Vohra, Christian N. Curran, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, and Christopher D. Garcia.
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"Grants and Infrastructure Webinar Series: West Coast Regional," Crowell & Moring Webinar.
(March 2, 2022).
Speakers: David J. Ginsberg, Anuj Vohra, Christian N. Curran, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, and Christopher D. Garcia.
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"State and Local Government: Contracting Risks and Opportunities," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts 101 Seminar 2021
(October 19, 2021).
Speakers: Lyndsay A. Gorton, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, and Alexandra Barbee-Garrett.
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"Opening the State and Local Door: Identifying Pathways, Partnership, and (Possible) Pitfalls Under the Biden Administration," OOPS 2021, Crowell & Moring's 37th Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar
(May 14, 2021).
Presenters: David J. Ginsberg, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, and Christopher D. Garcia.
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"State and Local Government: Contracting Risks and Opportunities," Government Contracts "101" - Back to Basics, McLean, VA
(October 23, 2019).
Panelists: David J. Ginsberg and Laura J. Mitchell Baker.
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"Open for Business: State and Local Government Contracting Risks and Opportunities," Crowell & Moring's Ounce of Prevention Seminar (OOPS) 2019, Washington, DC
(May 7, 2019).
Moderator: David J. Ginsberg; Speakers: Laura J. Mitchell Baker and Sarah A. Hill.
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"Ethics and Compliance in a Consolidating Market," OOPS 2018, Crowell & Moring's 34th Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 17, 2018).
Presenters: David B. Robbins, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, and Stephanie L. Crawford.
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"Introduction to Blockchain and the Potential Impacts on the Federal Government," ABA Federal Procurement Institute
(March 17, 2018).
Presenter: Laura J. Mitchell Baker.
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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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"National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2018: What You Need to Know," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(December 11, 2017).
Presenters: David B. Robbins, Robert A. Burton, Lorraine M. Campos, John E. McCarthy, Jr., Nicole Owren-Wiest, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Elizabeth Buehler, and Rosamond Xiang.
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"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.
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"Suspension & Debarment, Ethics & Compliance, Disclosures," OOPS 2017, Crowell & Moring's 33rd Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 4, 2017).
Co-Presenters: Peter Eyre, David B. Robbins, and Laura J. Mitchell Baker.
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"'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.
Publications
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"Advancing America’s Dominance in AI: The 2021 National Defense Authorization Act’s AI Developments," The Journal of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Law
(May 6, 2021).
Authors: Jonathan M. Baker, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Kate M. Growley, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, and Michelle D. Coleman.
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"Compliance Tips for and Enforcement Risks of Accepting CARES Act Stimulus: Lessons For Federal Fund Recipients from Past Disasters," Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Legal Forum
(April 4, 2020).
Authors: David B. Robbins and Laura J. Mitchell Baker.
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"OMB Issues Additional Guidance to Grant Recipients," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(March 23, 2020).
Authors: David B. Robbins, Lorraine M. Campos, Jacinta Alves and Laura J. Mitchell Baker.
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"The Procurement Fraud Guidebook: System, Stakeholders, and Response Strategies," American Bar Association
(2019).
Contributor: Laura J. Mitchell Baker.
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"The U.S. Announces Endorsement of OECD’s Principles for Responsible AI," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(June 4, 2019).
Authors: Kris D. Meade, Rebecca Springer, Kate M. Growley, CIPP/G, CIPP/US, and Laura J. Mitchell Baker.
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"Strike Out or Homerun? Utah Amends Non-Compete Statute for the Third Time," Crowell & Moring's Trade Secrets Trends
(April 9, 2019).
Authors: Laura J. Mitchell Baker and Raija Horstman.
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"FY 2019 NDAA," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(August 15, 2018).
Authors: J. Chris Haile, Peter J. Eyre, Judy Choi, Nkechi Kanu, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Payal Nanavati, Lauren Williams, Anuj Vohra, and Monica DiFonzo Sterling
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"After Fraudulent Activity in SAM, GSA Implements New Registration Requirements," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(April 13, 2018).
Authors: Peter Eyre and Laura J. Mitchell Baker.
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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.
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"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.
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"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.
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"C&M Publishes Article in BNA Federal Contracts Report on Whether the Exclusion Archives on SAM.gov Violate Contractors' Liberty Interests," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(September 29, 2016).
Co-Authors: David B. Robbins, Jason M. Crawford and Laura J. Mitchell Baker.
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"A Scarlet Letter: Do the Exclusion Archives on SAM.gov Violate Contractors' Liberty Interests?" Bloomberg BNA Federal Contracts Report, 106 FCR 317
(September 27, 2016).
Authors: David B. Robbins, Jason M. Crawford, and Laura J. Mitchell Baker.
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"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.
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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.
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"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.
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"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.
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"Contractors Must Deal with Integrity Issues in Proposals," Law360
(March 16, 2016).
Authors: David B. Robbins, Peter Eyre, Olivia Lynch, and Laura J. Mitchell Baker.
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"Court of Federal Claims: Jurisdiction, Practice, and Procedure," Bloomberg BNA
(2016).
Contributor: Laura J. Mitchell Baker.
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"The (Unacceptable) Cost of Growing Delays in the Suspension and Debarment System," Public Contract Law Journal, Vol. 45, No. 1
(Fall 2015).
Authors: David B. Robbins and Laura J. Mitchell Baker.
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"2014 Cases That May Change Suspension, Debarment Practice," Law360
(January 5, 2015).
Co-Authors: David B. Robbins and Laura J. Mitchell Baker.
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"2012 Government Contract Law Decisions of the Federal Circuit," American University Law Review, Vol. 62, No. 4
(2013).
Co-Author: Laura J. Mitchell Baker.
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"Constitutional Litigation and Its Jurisdictional Implications in the Court of International Trade," 17 Tul. J. Int’l & Comp. L. 541
(2009).
Contributor: Laura J. Mitchell Baker.
Client Alerts & Newsletters
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"President Biden Signs Bipartisan Legislation Requiring Agencies to Refer Potential Human Trafficking Matters for Suspension/Debarment Consideration,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(November 7, 2022).
Contacts: Brittany Kouroupas, Peter Eyre, M. Yuan Zhou, Laura J. Mitchell Baker
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"A Deeper Dive into the State Actions Targeting Russia that May Impact Government Contractors,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(April 11, 2022).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Robert J. Sneckenberg, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Christopher D. Garcia, Rina M. Gashaw, Allison Skager
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"Updates to Federal Bill Targeting Government Contractors Operating in Russia,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(April 7, 2022).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Robert J. Sneckenberg, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Christopher D. Garcia, Rina M. Gashaw, Allison Skager
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"Diving into the State Actions Targeting Russia that May Impact State Government Contractors,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(April 1, 2022).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Robert J. Sneckenberg, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Christopher D. Garcia, Rina M. Gashaw, Allison Skager
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"NIST Publishes an Initial Draft AI Risk Management Framework and Guidance to Address Bias in AI,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(March 28, 2022).
Contacts: Adelicia R. Cliffe, Michael K. Atkinson, Jonathan M. Baker, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Michelle D. Coleman
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"Federal Government and States Consider Banning U.S. Government Contracts with Companies Doing Business in Russia,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(March 24, 2022).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Robert J. Sneckenberg, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Christopher D. Garcia, Allison Skager
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"Treasury Publishes Final Rule on the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds under the American Rescue Plan Act,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(January 21, 2022).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Toni Michelle Jackson, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Rina M. Gashaw
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"DIU Issues Step-by-Step Guidelines for Defense Stakeholders to Responsibly Use AI,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(December 10, 2021).
Contacts: Adelicia R. Cliffe, Michael K. Atkinson, Jonathan M. Baker, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Michelle D. Coleman
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"EEOC Joins the List of Executive Branch Agencies Launching Initiatives on Artificial Intelligence,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(November 17, 2021).
Contacts: Adelicia R. Cliffe, Michael K. Atkinson, Kris D. Meade, Trina Fairley Barlow, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Michelle D. Coleman
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"Federal Contractors Now Have Until January 4 for Their Covered Workforce to be Vaccinated,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(November 4, 2021).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Nicole Owren-Wiest, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Alexandra Barbee-Garrett, Rina M. Gashaw, Thomas P. Gies, Katie Erno, Kris D. Meade
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"GSA Will Insert FAR 52.223-99, Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors in Multiple Award or Federal Supply Schedule Contracts for Products and Services,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(October 6, 2021).
Contacts: Lorraine M. Campos, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Thomas P. Gies, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Michelle D. Coleman, Katie Erno, Alexandra Barbee-Garrett, John Nakoneczny
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"Vaccine Mandate Mandatory for Government Contractors: Additional Guidance; More Questions,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(October 6, 2021).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Thomas P. Gies, Kris D. Meade, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Michelle D. Coleman, Katie Erno, John Nakoneczny
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"FAR Council Publishes Memo with FAR Clause; DoD and GSA Publish Class Deviations for Implementing Executive Order 14042,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(October 1, 2021).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Thomas P. Gies, Kris D. Meade, Michelle D. Coleman, Katie Erno, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, John Nakoneczny
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"New Rule Requires Contractors to Report Data for DoD Service Contracts in SAM,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(July 9, 2021).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Laura J. Mitchell Baker
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"Treasury Issues Guidance on the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds under the American Rescue Plan Act,"
Administrative Law Alert
(May 17, 2021).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Laura J. Mitchell Baker
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"The Latest Insights into Suspension and Debarment Activities Across the Federal Government,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(February 5, 2021).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Laura J. Mitchell Baker
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"Advancing America’s Dominance in AI: The 2021 National Defense Authorization Act’s AI Developments,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(January 14, 2021).
Contacts: Jonathan M. Baker, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Michelle D. Coleman
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"Executive Order 13960 Establishes Government-wide Principles for its Use of AI,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(December 7, 2020).
Contacts: Adelicia R. Cliffe, Jonathan M. Baker, Michelle D. Coleman, Laura J. Mitchell Baker
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"Minimum Offer of Guaranteed Workshare Still Not Enough to Enforce Teaming Agreement,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(August 31, 2020).
Contacts: Christian N. Curran, Stephen J. McBrady, Anuj Vohra, Charles Baek, Laura J. Mitchell Baker
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"JAIC Has More Work To Do in Developing Artificial Intelligence Standards, while DoD Components and Contractors Must Implement Security Controls Around Artificial Intelligence, Says DoD OIG,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(July 9, 2020).
Contacts: Adelicia R. Cliffe, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Michelle D. Coleman
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"DoD’s Joint Artificial Intelligence Center Seeks Tools to Test Artificial Intelligence,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(April 27, 2020).
Contacts: Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Michelle D. Coleman
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"Tips and Enforcement Risks When Accepting Stimulus Funds,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(April 4, 2020).
Contact: Laura J. Mitchell Baker
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"The Virginia Coronavirus Fraud Task Force,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(March 25, 2020).
Contacts: 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: Lorraine M. Campos, Adelicia R. Cliffe, John E. McCarthy Jr., Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Stephanie L. Crawford
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"Department of Defense Issues Defense Industrial Base Memorandum,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(March 20, 2020).
Contacts: Lorraine M. Campos, Laura J. Mitchell Baker
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"Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Issues Guidance on “Essential” Critical Infrastructure Workers During COVID-19,"
(March 19, 2020).
Contacts: Evan D. Wolff, Laura J. Mitchell Baker
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"The JAIC Rolls Out DoD’s Ethical Principles for Artificial Intelligence,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(March 6, 2020).
Contacts: Adelicia R. Cliffe, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Michelle D. Coleman
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"The Gift that Keeps on Giving: FAR Council Attempts to Reduce Burden of Representation Requirement for Covered Telecommunication Offerings,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(December 16, 2019).
Contacts: Adelicia R. Cliffe, Michael G. Gruden, CIPP/G, Stephanie L. Crawford, Laura J. Mitchell Baker
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"Contractors File Suit Against New York MTA’s New Debarment Regime,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(December 5, 2019).
Contacts: Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Lorraine M. Campos
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"GAO: Ongoing DoD Fraud Risk Assessment Efforts Should Include Contractor Ownership,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(November 27, 2019).
Contacts: Adelicia R. Cliffe, Alan W. H. Gourley, Laura J. Mitchell Baker
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"Secretary of Defense Esper Calls on Private Sector to Join Forces with DoD in the Development of AI,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(November 21, 2019).
Contacts: Adelicia R. Cliffe, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Michelle D. Coleman
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"Annual ISDC Reporting,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(November 7, 2019).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Laura J. Mitchell Baker
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"NIST Announces Plan for Federal Engagement in Artificial Intelligence,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(September 20, 2019).
Contacts: Adelicia R. Cliffe, Evan D. Wolff, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Michelle D. Coleman
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"The U.S. Announces Endorsement of OECD’s Principles for Responsible AI,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(June 4, 2019).
Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Rebecca L. Springer, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Michelle D. Coleman
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"New York State Debarment Risk Update,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(April 5, 2019).
Contacts: David J. Ginsberg, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Lyndsay A. Gorton
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"Department of Labor Institutes New Pilot Program to Expedite Processing of Discretionary Suspensions and Debarments,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(April 4, 2019).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Kris D. Meade, Rebecca L. Springer, Laura J. Mitchell Baker
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"The U.S. Takes Steps to Ensure Its Dominance in the AI Arms Race,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(February 15, 2019).
Contacts: Adelicia R. Cliffe, Evan D. Wolff, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Michelle D. Coleman
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"FY 2019 NDAA,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(August 15, 2018).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, J. Chris Haile, Anuj Vohra, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Nkechi Kanu, Payal Nanavati, Monica DiFonzo Sterling
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"State of Suspension and Debarment,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(August 10, 2018).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Laura J. Mitchell Baker
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"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
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"Not So Fast – GSA Implements New SAM Registration Requirements After Fraudulent Activity,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(April 17, 2018).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Laura J. Mitchell Baker
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"DoD Final Rule on Commercial Items: DoD Checks the Box for Congress But Still Unnecessarily Burdens Commercial Contractors,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(February 7, 2018).
Contacts: J. Chris Haile, Lorraine M. Campos, Robert A. Burton, Alan W. H. Gourley, John E. McCarthy Jr., Nicole Owren-Wiest, Laura J. Mitchell Baker
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"Is the Revolving Door Sticking?,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(January 17, 2018).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Laura J. Mitchell Baker
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"Do Not Pass Go: Board Dismisses Claim on Jurisdictional Grounds,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(October 20, 2017).
Contacts: Skye Mathieson, Stephen J. McBrady, Charles Baek, Laura J. Mitchell Baker
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"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
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"Shades of Lazarus: Is Blacklisting Rule Coming Back to Life?,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(July 17, 2017).
Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Stephen J. McBrady, Laura J. Mitchell Baker
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"Bring Out Your Dead: GSA Instructs Agencies to Remove Null and Void FPSW,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(June 27, 2017).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Stephen J. McBrady, Laura J. Mitchell Baker
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"Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces, We Hardly Knew Ye,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(March 28, 2017).
Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Stephen J. McBrady, Laura J. Mitchell Baker
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"Government Assertion of State Secrets Privilege in Private Party Litigation,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(March 6, 2017).
Contact: Laura J. Mitchell Baker
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"The Pen is Mightier: Typewritten Signature Invalidates CDA Claim,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(January 5, 2017).
Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Skye Mathieson, Charles Baek, Laura J. Mitchell Baker
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"Idle Your Engines: Feds Instruct Agencies to Stand Down on "Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces","
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(October 26, 2016).
Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Kris D. Meade, Laura J. Mitchell Baker
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"Government Enjoined from Implementing Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(October 25, 2016).
Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Kris D. Meade, Laura J. Mitchell Baker
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"Suit to Stop Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Filed,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(October 13, 2016).
Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Kris D. Meade, Laura J. Mitchell Baker
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"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
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"Do the Exclusion Archives on SAM.gov Violate Contractors' Liberty Interest?,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(September 29, 2016).
Contacts: Jason M. Crawford, Laura J. Mitchell Baker
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"Preparing for Day-One Compliance with Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(September 22, 2016).
Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Laura J. Mitchell Baker
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"Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Final Rule and Guidance Released,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(August 24, 2016).
Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Stephen J. McBrady, Laura J. Mitchell Baker
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"Hill Wants to Extend Whistleblower Protections,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(July 29, 2016).
Contact: Laura J. Mitchell Baker
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"The State of the Union, Suspension and Debarment Edition,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(June 22, 2016).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Jason M. Crawford, Laura J. Mitchell Baker
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"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, Laura J. Mitchell Baker
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"Trust Us: Rescinded Gov't Claims Rendered Appeals Moot, Absent Evidence That Gov't Intends to Reassert,"
(May 19, 2016).
Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Laura J. Mitchell Baker
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