Join CohnReznick and Unanet as they provide preliminary insights from the 6th Annual GAUGE Report. This year's Report titled, Reimagining the Workforce, examines COVID's effect on hiring, retention, and workplace location policies and provides new data on employee perks, benefits, and compensation plans. Participants also will receive perspectives on today's contracting landscape to include what's keeping execs up night, areas of optimism and challenges, and the implications of our annual benchmarking data. The Report is based on the GAUGE Survey where 1,000+ contractors were polled in five main areas of contracting: Government Contract Compliance, Accounting, Utilization, Growth, and Efficiencies.

With the January 4th compliance deadline for the federal contractor vaccine mandate right around the corner, this webinar will discuss the most recent guidance on implementation of the mandate, as well as current hot topics, including: (learning objectives)  The processing of accommodation requests  What to do when employees refuse to get vaccinated, including when this jeopardizes contract performance  Recovery of increased costs stemming from the mandate  State vaccine mandate bans This webinar is designed for business, contracts, compliance, and legal personnel. We look forward to a lively discussion!

Many of us were happy to celebrate the end to a very challenging 2020. Now that we are approach 2021 as a year filled with great promises, what were the compliance lessons learned in 2020 that we must take note of? The purpose of this webinar is to discuss the top CPSR related topics and trends that we observed as areas of focus during 2020. During this webinar, J.A. White & Associates Inc. provides a comprehensive overview of the key elements that CPSR Analysts focused on when conducting a CPSR. Topics will include:  Impact of COVID on CPSR's  Major Compliance Topics  Key CPSR Trends  Managing the CPSR  Documentation Trends  Developing Effective Corrective Action Plans  Post-CPSR Issues

During this webinar, panelists from BDO; Rogers, Joseph O'Donnell; and SMI will discuss areas of increased COVID-19 response funding and how fundamental government contracting considerations may be implicated in the unique circumstances of emergency response contracting. They'll also help you identify opportunities and share best practices for meeting the federal government's needs in these areas. Topics will include: USG  Federal Spending Update  Funding agencies  Funding opportunities  Defense Production Act (SMI - Mark Gilman)  Congressional programmatic adds (SMI - David Visi)  Best practices NGO  Funding organizations  Funding opportunities Contracting Considerations  Competition requirements/challenges  Liability  Claims Learning Objectives: After completing this webinar you will have a better understanding of the following: - areas of increased COVID-19 response funding; - how fundamental government contracting considerations may be implicated in the unique circumstances of emergency response contracting; - and be able to identify opportunities and share best practices for meeting the federal government's needs in these areas

The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged federal government contractors in many different ways, and Congress has passed a number of different laws to provide aid to include the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Stimulus (CARES) Act Section 3610 and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). In accordance with this legislation, the SBA, Treasury, Department of Defense, and others have issued regulations and guidance that may significantly impact certain government contractors who partake in the relief funding. Join us for a virtual roundtable as a panel of government contracting, tax, and legal professionals discuss these regulations and provide best practices for contractors on how to maximize cost recovery and minimize business disruption.

Deep dive into the Department of Defense implementation of CARES Act section 3610 Subtitle: Key considerations for contractors seeking relief for impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic Description: The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis have disrupted businesses across all regions and industries and government contractors have not been immune. Congress provided a path for government contractors to seek relief through the CARES Act, specifically section 3610. Government agencies have scrambled to craft actionable guidance for contracting officers and the contracting community. DoD has been at the forefront of this effort, issuing the most comprehensive guidance to date. In this on-demand webinar, we dissect the regulatory approach taken by agencies in implementing section 3610, emphasizing DoD's approach. We will focus on cost recovery, tease relevant clues and cues from contract clauses and case law, and post warning signs where we see potential compliance and audit pitfalls. Join Baker Tilly and Arnold & Porter to explore and map the labyrinth of agency guidance implementing section 3610, from broad pronouncements to complex and detailed rules, clauses, and checklists. Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, you should be able to:  Describe CARES Act section 3610 and its applicability  Explain DoD implementation guidance, including the DFARS class deviation, associated FAQ, and its detailed checklists to guide submission and review of requests for relief  Describe guidance from the Office of Management and Budget, General Services Administration, and other key stakeholders and summarize any pending legislation of which contractors should be aware  Identify areas that are potentially ripe for audit scrutiny and thus should be a focus for contractors seeking reimbursement  Highlight pre-existing authorities, including contract clauses and case law, that may prove important to claims for

Series Description This Series is a quarterly update that brings a high-level look at developments that impact the government contracting community. From new cybersecurity and supply chain requirements to protests, the industry continues to evolve and the need to understand those developments and their impacts becomes more critical. Fed Pubs and Holland & Knight will bring these timely topics to your desktop (or maybe in-person when we can all see each other in person again). Each session will look at: - Areas of increase regulation and scrutiny; - Cases and protests and how decisions will change; - The intersection of politics and government contracting; and - What to expect in the quarter to come. Join us and get up to speed on the latest. Session Description This quarterly update will focus on the latest developments in contracting and the impact of COVID-19. Topics that will be covered will include: - Excusable delays during a pandemic; - Cost and payment issues when a contract is not fully performed; - Complications due to closed work-sites and quarantine orders; - How Section 3610 of the CARES Act can allow contractors to recover costs to keep staff on paid leave during the pandemic; and - Compliance issues associated with the Defense Production Act. Aside from COVID-19, other changes in the government contracting industry we will discuss include: - CMMC and cybersecurity; - Forthcoming supply chain requirements - New small business regulations; and - The new antitrust strike force. Learning Objectives: After attending this program you will: - Have a clear understanding of the COVID-19 Impact - Know the steps towards being CMMC certfied - Apply new SBA regulations

Hear from leading Chinese law experts on the latest developments of the coronavirus outbreak in China and around the globe, the "Black Swan" effect on the US-China Trade War, and the tremendous implications to international business and the world economy. In this webinar, the speakers will address: - The industries impacted by the coronavirus outbreak: positives and negatives - The strong performance of Chinese A-shares vs. the worst performance of the US stock market - Foreign businesses in China: current situation and prospects - The PRC Foreign Investment Law, which took effect on January 1, 2020. - Phase 2 of the US-China trade deal This webinar is a sequel to "The Ongoing Trade War with China and Its Implications for American Businesses" webinar which aired on January 29, brought to you by Federal Publications Seminar and Kingsfield Law Office. The prior webinar is available upon demand through FPS.