Palmetier Law Articles
FOCI Mastery: Safeguarding National Security in Foreign Investments
Gain a comprehensive understanding of Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) and its critical implications for U.S. companies operating in sensitive industries.
Ethical Foundations in Government Contracting: Building and Preserving Your Reputation
In the realm of government contracting, maintaining a sterling reputation for integrity and ethics is paramount, directly influencing a company’s access to prime contracts and subcontracts.
Navigating the New Landscape: Buy American Act (BAA) and Trade Agreements Act (TAA) Updates
Examine the pivotal changes to the Buy American Act (BAA) and the Trade Agreements Act (TAA) that took effect in October 2022.
Intellectual Property in USG Contracts
Navigating interactions with government agencies, especially the Federal Government, presents unique challenges. This course offers valuable insights into the protection of your company’s intellectual property (IP).
SBIR/STTR: Unleashing Small Business Innovations: A Path to Growth & Prosperity
This two-part webinar explores the basis and requirements of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs and the ways to leverage intellectual property protections including the soon-to-be-released new Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
Webinar: The FAR – Contracting by Negotiation
Schaus and Associates was nice enough to invite me to participate in its 2024 Webinar Series on the FAR during which I provided a quick and dirty overview of FAR Part 15 including the source selection process, proposal drafting and pricing, proposal and price evaluation and analysis, notification requirements, and debriefing requirements. You may listen…
COVID Vaccine Mandate for Government Contractors
For government contractors with questions about implementation of the COVID Vaccine Mandate, Karri Palmetier drafted a series of frequently asked questions (FAQ) with other members of the GovCon Alliance. Click here to view the article. Updates since the initial publication are below. Updates (Dec 22, 2021) Government Contractor Mandate is on hold since last Friday when…
Government Wage Laws Training
Companies that perform construction, sell supplies or provide services to the government usually have to comply with specific wage law requirements in addition to the federal and state laws that apply to all companies. Karri Palmetier presents on the Davis Bacon Act, Service Contract Act, Walsh-Healey requirements. Click here to view the full presentation.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Training
Small businesses with innovative technology may want to pursue funds from the government through the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs. Karri Palmetier presents on eligibility, intellectual property, contract management matters unique to the SBIR/STTR programs. Click here to view the presentation.
Domestic Sourcing Training
Companies that perform construction or sell supplies to the government usually have to comply with multiple domestic sourcing requirements. Karri Palmetier presents on the Buy America Act, Trade Agreements Act, Berry Amendment and much more. Click here to view the full presentation.
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