U.S. export controls have shifted rapidly in the last few years, and more changes are expected under the Trump Administration. This webinar will assist you in understanding fundamental concepts related to U.S. export controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Attendees will learn how to spot or identify potential ITAR and EAR compliance risks and will gain an understanding of basic compliance practices and tools for mitigating such risks, including a discussion of potential priorities under the incoming Administration. Learning Objectives: 1. Overview of U.S. Export Controls including (i) relevant agencies and regulations, (ii) basic terminology and buzz words, and (ii) consequences of non-compliance including examples. 2. Basic Concepts for Identifying Risk including (i) export jurisdiction and classification (the Order of Review), (ii) technical data and deemed exports, (iii) prohibited destinations, end users, and end uses; (iv) ITAR registration and ITAR/EAR licensing requirements. 3. Compliance Practices and Tools for Mitigating Risk such as (i) implementing an effective compliance program; (ii) utilizing commodity jurisdiction and classification determinations; (iii) screening and due diligence; (iv) voluntary self disclosures, (v) training and staying up to date. 4. Key Export Control Areas to Watch under the new Administration including an initial assessment of export control related priorities.

Title: Government/Prime/Sub Relationships - Why Can't We Just Flow-Down Everything? (Session 1 of Subcontracting for Primes and Subs Series 2025) Session I will discuss important considerations relating to the relationships between U.S. Government customers, prime contractors, and their associated subcontractors. Topics will include "privity of contract", government versus commercial contracting, U.S. versus commercial law, and bilateral versus unilateral contracts. We'll also explore important definitions, including "acquisition", "contract", "subcontract", "subcontractor", "inter-company transfers", "commercial products/services", and more. Learning Objectives: This session will identify foundational considerations for the successful formation and performance of U.S. Government prime contract and their associated subcontracts.

Federal Procurement Subcontracting involves many issues whether one represents a U.S. government agency customer, a federal government prime contractor, or a commercial subcontractor working in support of a federal government prime contract. The issues for each are related, but different, depending on the circumstances and the party for whom one works. This 4-part series discusses similarities, differences, and characteristics one should recognize and understand when working in support of any of these parties.

Session One will focus on establishing the roadmap to obtaining Federal grants and contract dollars through the various Federal Agencies dedicated to improving the health, safety, and well-being of America and deterring strategic attacks and preventing, reducing, and countering emerging public health threats. The first session will preview the web series and establish the foundation for the following 2 sessions, where we delve into greater detail and provide perspective on some of the most often raised compliance challenges. Learning Objectives: At the end of this webinar you will have learned how to establish a roadmap to obtaining Federal grants dedicated to improving health

This Life Science web series is a practical guide to explaining the requirements, process, and common challenges encountered by Life Sciences companies when working in the Federal marketplace.  Understanding the compliance requirements is essential to not only winning Federal funding but also execution of the Statement of Work, maximizing recoverability and profit and proper administration.

Title: RFI's, Quotes, Solicitations, Bids, Proposals, and More - Why Are These Contracts So Complicated? (Session 2 of Subcontracting for Primes and Subs Series 2025) Session II will address considerations by prime contractors and their subcontractors when negotiating commercial subcontracts relating to U.S. Government prime contracts. Topics will include strategic planning, teaming agreements, competition, long-term agreements, costs, quality, schedule, record-keeping, and other matters of importance. It will also address possible government involvement and communications with subcontractors, prime contractor engagement with and management of its subs, and subcontract management responsibilities. Learning Objectives: This session will assist in identifying relevant contract/subcontract award issues and in negotiating appropriate terms and conditions in MOU's, teaming agreements, and commercial contracts awarded in support of U.S. Government prime contracts.

In federal procurements, the solicitation is the rule book. Before you submit your bid or proposal, however, you have a limited opportunity to shape the rules to increase your likelihood of receiving award. Through pre-proposal questions and other communications, you can improve the solicitation to enhance your chances of receiving award. If the solicitation precludes you from providing your most competitive proposal, you can also consider a pre-award protest at the agency, GAO, or Court of Federal Claims. This webinar will address what communications are permitted before the bid or proposal due date and how to effectively use this opportunity and potential protest options at the agency, GAO, or Court of Federal Claims. Based on extensive practical experience and recent caselaw, this webinar will provide guidance to help contractors successfully navigate the pre-proposal process. Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to recognize unique features of the federal government pre-award process, including the scope of allowed communications, addressing potential past performance issues, organizational conflicts of interest, and other requirements in advance of proposal submission, and, the process for pre- award protests. The webinar will include discussion of lessons learned from years of experience representing clients in these areas.

In this session, we will introduce students to what Artificial Intelligence is understood to mean and how it has been defined in the Federal Government. We will examine the history of Artificial Intelligence and guidance the Federal Government has issued for its adoption, leading up to Executive Order 14110, Safe Secure and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, students will be able to:  Have a roadmap on the Government's priorities in its pursuit of Artificial Intelligence  Identify policy and legal considerations raised by the Federal Government in the adoption, development, and deployment of Artificial Intelligence that will impact Government Contracting for Artificial Intelligence

This 2-part series will introduce Government contracts professionals to the many unique aspects Artificial Intelligence presents to Government contracting. The Government's drive to embrace Artificial Intelligence and leverage its capabilities have spawned a litany of policies and guidance to ensure its development, adoption, and deployment complies with existing laws and fosters trust with the American public. 

In this session we will provide attendees with an overview of the regulatory environment challenges facing Life Science companies performing Grant and Contract work in the Federal Marketplace. We will discuss various regulatory requirements including the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), agency-specific supplements to the FAR such as the DFARs and the HHSARs, and the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). Learning Objectives: At the end of this webinar you will have learned  FAR requirements  DFARs and HHSARs requirements  CAS requirements