Tag: Government
INSIGHT: New DoD Cybersecurity Certification Holds Key to Contracts
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New Department of Defense cybersecurity certification will represent contractors’ ticket to get into the game, Baker Donelson attorneys write. Without that ticket, contractors will not have a chance to compete for and win DoD contracts.
Lawyer Says Carr Issue ‘Out Of Control’
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Amid investigations, litigation and public scrutiny over allegedly exorbitant executive compensation at the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Tiffany Carr, the woman at the center of the maelstrom, has remained almost silent.
DoD Wants to ‘Reconsider Certain Aspects’ of Decision to Award Microsoft $10B JEDI Contract
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New court filings reveal that the Department of Defense wants to ‘reconsider certain aspects’ of its decision to award Microsoft with the coveted $10 billion Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure contract.
The Rise of Disruptionware and High-Impact Ransomware Attacks
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The FBI’s PSA serves as a warning to businesses that they should have a plan in place to respond efficiently and appropriately in the event of high impact ransomware and disruptionware attacks.
Trump’s lawyers began the impeachment trial with a blizzard of lies
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Members of President Donald Trump’s legal team wasted no time telling a number of lies before things really got going.
NYC Bar Urges Congressional Inquiry Into AG Barr’s Conduct
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The letter to the leaders highlighted four public statements the AG made that the association found troubling.
Impeachment Maelstrom Pulls Chief Justice Into Politics He Shuns
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Chief Justice John Roberts could use some disputes as an opportunity to try to give the proceedings an aura of fairness.
Dueling Counsel Will Take Focus at Next Impeachment Hearing
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Attorneys for both the Democratic and Republican parties will have a chance during the hearing Monday to give written statements explaining the scope of evidence they wish to put forward.
How John Roberts Might Oversee a Senate Impeachment Trial
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CNN takes a look back at how Chief Justice William Rehnquist captured unprecedented attention as he presided over the Senate trial of a president.
Impeachment Lawyers: Mob Buster vs. GOP Veteran Counsel
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The public impeachment inquiry hearings set to begin Wednesday pit a Democratic attorney who built his reputation as a federal mob and securities fraud prosecutor against a GOP House Oversight investigator.
Why Trump Impeachment Could Be a Nightmare for Chief Justice; Recusal Rumblings Heard
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Chief Justice John Roberts, a man known for his temperance and modest view of judicial power, could find himself in an uncomfortable place: at the direct center of a bitter political battle.
John Roberts Won’t Let Mitch McConnell Derail a Trump Impeachment Trial
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Given his deep commitment to professionalism, John Roberts can be counted on to deflect any behind-the-scenes pressures for speed, Yale law professor Bruce Ackerman writes.
The Lawyer at the Center of the Ukraine Vortex
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The attorney who is emerging as a central figure in the Ukraine scandal is a quiet and unassuming presence in a White House dominated by more colorful personalities.
Senate Panel Holds Over Some Trump Court Picks; Two Nominees Rated ‘Not Qualified’
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White House lawyer Steven Menashi and U.S. District Judge Halil Suleyman Ozerden likely will have to wait at least a week for the committee to again consider their nominations.
Trump Finally Has His Lawyer
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Pat Cipollone is aggressive, dedicated, and at times controlling, according to his colleagues.
Federal Appeals Court Revives Ethics Lawsuit Against Trump in Emoluments Case
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Plaintiffs are hoping this victory will allow them to seek detailed records on Trump’s transactions with foreign officials.
Census Plaintiffs Seek Sanctions Against Trump Administration for Trial ‘Fraud’
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24 Tense Cases Over Two Weeks: Chief Justice John Roberts is About to Show His Cards
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Conflicts over interpretations of the law, and the churning environment of the nation’s capital, are no doubt adding to protracted disagreements behind the scenes, speculates CNN.
Are Contracting Parties Treated the Same When it Comes to Notice Obligations?
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Prudent construction professionals, particularly those doing business with the government, should understand and comply with all notice provisions in their contract, advises Smith, Currie & Hancock.
Foley Adds Former US Congressman Michael Capuano in Boston
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Foley & Lardner LLP announced former U.S. Congressman Michael Capuano has joined the firm’s Government Solutions Practice as a public affairs director.
