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On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | July 16, 2020 |
Government Contracts
In the opinion of many government contractors, this should be a short article. Many bidders give no thought to using the agency-level protest process pursuant to FAR 33.103 and agency FAR Supplements. They see no value in wasting their time and money on an agency-level protest that, in effect, finds…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | July 16, 2020 |
Government Contracts
You would think that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) would consider a protest claiming that the agency is not enforcing the Buy American Act (BAA). But, as shown in a recent GAO decision in Craft Bearing Company, Inc., B- 418685, 2020 WL 3429044 (June 22, 2020), GAO rarely considers…
by Stephanie Wilson | July 16, 2020 |
Government Contracts
It is not unusual for an agency to revise a solicitation when taking corrective action in response to a bid protest. A recent bid protest decision by GAO confirms that if an agency makes a material change to the solicitation’s terms, it must allow offerors to submit revised proposals in…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | July 13, 2020 |
Intellectual Property
If you submit a new trademark application or if you include your email address on a prior trademark application, there is a good chance you will be scammed. Here is what to look for. The scam usually looks like an official invoice sent to your email address. The invoice will…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | July 10, 2020 |
Intellectual Property
United States Patent & Trademark Office v. Booking.com B.V., ___ U.S. ___, 2020 WL 3518365, No. 19-46 (June 30, 2020) by Clyde Findley and Amber Orr | Intellectual Property | We used to question whether generic Internet domain names could be trademarked. Now, thanks to Booking.com’s unwillingness…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | July 2, 2020 |
Rocket Docket
On June 30, 2020, Chief Judge Mark S. Davis issued General Order 2020-19, announcing that the resumption of criminal jury trials in the Eastern District of Virginia will be delayed until September 14, 2020. This most recent General Order does not further address the Court’s previous pronouncement that civil jury…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | June 30, 2020 |
Government Contracts
Starting in September, the Department of Defense will demand that bidders on DoD contracts meet higher cyber security requirements. And bidders will no longer be able to self-certify their compliance. Below are high-level questions guiding you on what you need to know. What are these higher cyber requirements? The…
by Kristin A. Zech | June 26, 2020 |
Immigration Law
On June 22, 2020, the President issued the latest in a series of immigration-related presidential decrees. This most recent proclamation further frustrates legal immigration under the guise of protecting a U.S. labor market reeling from COVID-19. The decree specifically targets individuals (and their families) seeking to enter the…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | June 21, 2020 |
Government Contracts
Last month, we discussed opportunities for federal contractors to expand their business prospects during a crisis such as the current coronavirus pandemic. These opportunities are found in FAR Part 18, Emergency Acquisitions, and increases to the thresholds for micro-purchases, simplified acquisitions, and some commercial items. This month, we…
by Stephanie Wilson | June 17, 2020 |
Government Contracts
Last month, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved the use of a revised Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form (CC-305) released by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act requires federal contractors and subcontractors with at least 50 employees and contracts of…
