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Overview

-- Get Practical Guidance on New Developments with the False Claims Act
-- Explore Implications of Recent DOJ Memoranda (Yates, Granston, and Brand)
-- Gain Insight On Current Government Enforcement Priorities
-- Learn Best Practices To Limit Risk in the Current Environment

Join FPS for two jam-packed days of new developments impacting contractors and how to respond to recent changes in False Claims Act law and DOJ policies and priorities. Hear the practical implications of these changes and how to best adapt your organization’s compliance program. The course will also explore effective strategies for working with auditors and responding to government enforcement inquiries. For a detailed agenda, click here.
Dates/Locations
No upcoming dates/locations at this time
Agenda
Day 1
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
 
Day 2
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN CONTRACT COMPLIANCE

Panel Discussion / False Claims Act
a. False Claims Act History and How It Operates Today
b. Recent statutory changes and the Supreme Court’s Escobar decision
c. FCA Damages Issues
d. DCAA’s Role in FCA Referrals and Investigations
e. Insurance and Tax Considerations When Settling FCA Cases

Panel Discussion / DOJ Developments
a. The Yates Memo, Granston Memo, and Brand Memo
b. Trends from Latest FCA Recovery Statistics
c. Changes to US Attorney Manual
d. Current Government enforcement priorities

Panel Discussions / Compliance Issues
a. Compliance Lessons Learned
b. Dealing with Government Enforcement Activities
c. Responding to Subpoenas, CIDs, and Audits
d. The Current Debarment Landscape

 
Summary / Adjournment

Faculty will be attorneys with the law firm of Blank Rome LLP, joined by a Government Contracts cost expert from The Kenrich Group LLC.
Experts
  • Justin Chiarodo
    Partner, BlankRome
    Justin Chiarodo is Partner at BlankRome and is the Chair of the Government Contracts Practice Group. Justin focuses his practice on all aspects of federal, state, and local procurement law. He has spent his entire career helping leading and emerging government contractors successfully navigate high-...
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Accreditation
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CPE: Continuing Professional Education
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Delivery Method: Group-Live Classroom
Federal Publications Seminars is affiliated with West Professional Development and is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
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CPE Hours
This program is eligible for: 9.5 (CPE) hours of credit
Program Level: Basic
Program Prerequisite: None
Advance Preparation: None
Method: Group-Live
CLP: Continuous Learning Points
Approved for CLP by Defense Acquisition University
Defense Acquisition Workforce members must acquire 80 Continuous Learning Points (CLP) every two years from the date of entry into the acquisition workforce for as long as the member remains in an acquisition position per DoD Instruction 5000.66. We will provide you with documentation of points awarded for completing the event.
CLP Hours
This program is eligible for: 8.0 (CLP) hours of credit
CLE: Continuing Legal Education
States have widely varying regulations regarding MCLE credit. LegalEdcenter is an approved provider in AL, AK, AR, CA, GA, IL, ME, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, and WV. Credit may be applied for in other jurisdictions on request and in accordance with state MCLE rules.
Please note that because some states are changing their policy on CLE reporting, you will need to fill out the request for credit from Federal Publications Seminars within 10 business days, or we may not be able to issue credits for the program.
CLE Hours
This program is eligible for: 8.25 (60 minutes), 0 (50 minutes)
CLE/CPE credits available.
Travel
No travel information is available at this time
Level
  • 100
    Basic or fundamental subject matter is covered. Courses are geared to general knowledge or can be taken as a refresher.
  • 200
    Specific topics or issues within a topic area are covered. Students should be familiar with terms of art and general concepts concerning the course topic.
  • 300
    Workshops and class discussions cover specific subject matter in-depth, and participation is strongly encouraged. Attendees should have at least 2-3 years' experience in the area of study.
  • 400
    Courses build upon students' knowledge and experience, and cover complex issues within the subject matter. Should have 4-5 years' mastery of subject for in-depth analysis.
  • 500
    Masters-level programs designed for professionals with 5+ years' experience. Courses cover in-depth and technical analysis on specific subjects and updates on current issues.