Crowell &amp; Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Christian Curran and Rob Sneckenberg discuss the latest Court of Federal Claims decision disagreeing with a Government Accountability Office key personnel ruling, as well as what it means for contractors going forward. Materials Discussed in This Episode: KPMG LLP v. United States, No. 22-866, 2023 WL 4613034 (Fed. Cl. July 3, 2023) Sehlke Consulting, LLC, B-420538, May 18, 2022, 2022 CPD ¶ 119

Crowell &amp; Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Christian Curran and Rob Sneckenberg discuss the latest Court of Federal Claims decision disagreeing with a Government Accountability Office key personnel ruling, as well as what it means for contractors going forward. Materials Discussed in This Episode: <ul><li><a href="https://www.crowell.com/a/web/igR2qTeD2Q1VCxDtpHiean/cofc-kpmg.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KPMG LLP v. United States, No. 22-866, 2023 WL 4613034 (Fed. Cl. July 3, 2023)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.crowell.com/a/web/wLAjimTFoX3Ru2oTBWMbEq/gao-sehlke-b-720671.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sehlke Consulting, LLC, B-420538, May 18, 2022, 2022 CPD ¶ 119</a></li></ul>

All Things Protest: COFC Finds Agency’s Reliance on GAO Key Personnel Ruling Irrational

In this episode, Jason Crawford, Agustin Orozco, and Lyndsay Gorton discuss the Supreme Court's opinion in United States ex rel. Polansky, which held in an 8-1 decision that the Department of Justice maintains broad authority to dismiss qui tam cases over a relator's objection. The hosts also discuss Justice Thomas' dissenting opinion which could ultimately prove to be more impactful than the Court's holding.

Let’s Talk FCA: Supreme Court Upholds DOJ’s Broad Dismissal Authority

Crowell &amp; Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement.  In this episode, host Christian Curran and guests Zachary Schroeder and Issac Schabes discuss two rare protest sustains—one from GAO involving a successful challenge to the scope of corrective action, and the other from the Court of Federal Claims finding that the agency abused its discretion in not allowing the protester to fix a minor proposal error through clarifications.   Materials Discussed in This Episode: Kupono Government Services, LLC; Akima Systems Engineering, LLC, B-421392.9, June 5, 2023, 2023 WL 3863512 Aspire Therapy Services &amp; Consultants, Inc. v. United States, No. 23-253, 2023 WL 3960844 (Fed. Cl. May 30, 2023)

Crowell &amp; Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement.  In this episode, host Christian Curran and guests Zachary Schroeder and Issac Schabes discuss two rare protest sustains—one from GAO involving a successful challenge to the scope of corrective action, and the other from the Court of Federal Claims finding that the agency abused its discretion in not allowing the protester to fix a minor proposal error through clarifications. Materials Discussed in This Episode: <ol><li><a href="https://www.gao.gov/assets/830/826037.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kupono Government Services, LLC; Akima Systems Engineering, LLC, B-421392.9, June 5, 2023, 2023 WL 3863512</a></li> <li><a href="https://ecf.cofc.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show_public_doc?2023cv0253-34-0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aspire Therapy Services &amp; Consultants, Inc. v. United States, No. 23-253, 2023 WL 3960844 (Fed. Cl. May 30, 2023)</a></li></ol>

All Things Protest: Recent Corrective Action and Clarification Wins

Crowell &amp; Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, host Rob Sneckenberg and guest Anuj Vohra discuss two recent court decisions discussing when agencies may issue organizational conflict of interest (“OCI”) decisions in response to bid protests, and how reviewing courts will consider them.  Rob and Anuj also discuss new law from the Federal Circuit concerning bid protest standing, prejudice, and jurisdiction, as well as evolving considerations for intervenors defending against bid protests.   Materials Discussed in This Episode: CACI, Inc.-Fed. v. U.S., No. 2022-1488, 2023 WL 3327090 (Fed. Cir. May 10, 2023) Piedmont Propulsion Sys., LLC v. U.S., No. 23-330C, 2023 WL 3441782 (Fed. Cl. May 12, 2023) See also FEATURE COMMENT: COFC Pushes Back on GAO Waiver and Cost-Realism Analyses (discussing GAO and Court decisions in VS2 regarding challenges by intervenors)

Crowell &amp; Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, host Rob Sneckenberg and guest Anuj Vohra discuss two recent court decisions discussing when agencies may issue organizational conflict of interest (“OCI”) decisions in response to bid protests, and how reviewing courts will consider them.  Rob and Anuj also discuss new law from the Federal Circuit concerning bid protest standing, prejudice, and jurisdiction, as well as evolving considerations for intervenors defending against bid protests. Materials Discussed in This Episode: <ul><li><a href="https://www.crowell.com/a/web/tmg85SepvqK4QnfavS3HHi/caci.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CACI, Inc.-Fed. v. U.S., No. 2022-1488, 2023 WL 3327090 (Fed. Cir. May 10, 2023)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.crowell.com/a/web/insc6ruoDVRLJ6K4i9iCbH/piedmont.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Piedmont Propulsion Sys., LLC v. U.S., No. 23-330C, 2023 WL 3441782 (Fed. Cl. May 12, 2023)</a></li> <li>See also <a href="https://www.crowell.com/en/insights/client-alerts/feature-comment-cofc-pushes-back-on-gao-waiver-and-cost-realism-analyses" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FEATURE COMMENT: COFC Pushes Back on GAO Waiver and Cost-Realism Analyses</a> (discussing GAO and Court decisions in VS2 regarding challenges by intervenors)</li></ul>

All Things Protest: The Federal Circuit Re-Writes the Rules on Standing, Jurisdiction, and Mid-Protest OCI Considerations

In this episode, Jason Crawford, Brian Tully McLaughlin, and Agustin Orozco explore the issues before the Supreme Court in two consolidated cases involving the False Claims Act. The hosts discuss the April 18 oral argument in Schutte/Proctor where the question before the Justices is whether a defendant’s subjective knowledge about whether its conduct was legal is relevant to whether it “knowingly” submitted false claims.

In this episode, Jason Crawford, Brian Tully McLaughlin, and Agustin Orozco explore the issues before the Supreme Court in two consolidated cases involving the False Claims Act. The hosts discuss the April 18 oral argument in Schutte/Proctor where the question before the Justices is whether a defendant’s subjective knowledge about whether its conduct was legal is relevant to whether it “knowingly” submitted false claims.

FCA’s Knowledge Element Gets Its Day In Court

In this episode, hosts Michael Shaheen and Jason Crawford discuss the Department of Justice’s recently announced False Claims Act (FCA) recovery statistics for fiscal year 2022. The podcast breaks down last year’s FCA activity—which included a record number of new matters—and considers what the trends could portend for fraud enforcement in the year to come. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell &amp; Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.

In this episode, hosts Michael Shaheen and Jason Crawford discuss the Department of Justice’s recently announced False Claims Act (FCA) recovery statistics for fiscal year 2022. The podcast breaks down last year’s FCA activity—which included a record number of new matters—and considers what the trends could portend for fraud enforcement in the year to come. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell &amp; Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.

Let’s Talk FCA: False Claims Act Enforcement Trends

Crowell &amp; Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Christian Curran and Rob Sneckenberg highlight a recent GAO decision in which an agency’s limited record production went a bit too far.   Materials Discussed in This Episode: Seaward Services, Inc., B-420580, B-420580.2, June 13, 2022, 2022 CPD ¶ 145

Crowell &amp; Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Christian Curran and Rob Sneckenberg highlight a recent GAO decision in which an agency’s limited record production went a bit too far. Materials Discussed in This Episode: <ul><li><a href="https://www.crowell.com/files/Seaward-Services-Inc.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seaward Services, Inc., B-420580, B-420580.2, June 13, 2022, 2022 CPD ¶ 145</a></li></ul>

All Things Protest: When Agency Redactions Backfire

Crowell &amp; Moring’s “Byte-Sized Q&amp;A” podcast takes the complex world of government contracts cybersecurity and breaks it down into byte-sized pieces. In this episode, Kate Growley overviews Medium Assessments and the importance of them for defense contractors.

Crowell &amp; Moring’s “Byte-Sized Q&amp;A” podcast takes the complex world of government contracts cybersecurity and breaks it down into byte-sized pieces. In this episode, Kate Growley overviews Medium Assessments and the importance of them for defense contractors.

Byte-Sized Q&A: What do I need to know about Medium Assessments?

Crowell &amp; Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, Crowell attorneys Christian Curran and Zachary Schroeder discuss a recent GAO case (K&amp;K Industries, Inc., B-420422; B-420422.2, March 7, 2022) that highlights timeliness traps with enhanced debriefings.   Materials Discussed in This Episode: K&amp;K Industries, Inc., B-420422; B-420422.2, March 7, 2022, 2022 CPD ¶ 62 When Does an Enhanced Debriefing End?

Crowell &amp; Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, Crowell attorneys Christian Curran and Zachary Schroeder discuss a recent GAO case (<a href="https://www.gao.gov/products/b-420422%2Cb-420422.2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">K&amp;K Industries, Inc., B-420422; B-420422.2, March 7, 2022</a>) that highlights timeliness traps with enhanced debriefings. Materials Discussed in This Episode: <ul><li><a href="https://www.gao.gov/products/b-420422%2Cb-420422.2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">K&amp;K Industries, Inc., B-420422; B-420422.2, March 7, 2022, 2022 CPD ¶ 62</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/AlertsNewsletters/all/When-Does-an-Enhanced-Debriefing-End" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">When Does an Enhanced Debriefing End?</a></li></ul>

All Things Protest: Continued Pitfalls with Enhanced Debriefings

Crowell &amp; Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, Crowell attorneys discuss their recent “Feature Comment,” published in The Government Contractor, discussing the recent Court of Federal Claims decision rejecting GAO’s key personnel notification rule.   Materials Discussed in This Episode: “FEATURE COMMENT: COFC Rejects GAO’s Key Personnel Notification Rule,” The Government Contractor, Vol. 64, No. 8, ¶ 49 (Feb. 23, 2022)

Crowell &amp; Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, Crowell attorneys discuss their recent “<a href="https://www.crowell.com/files/TGC64-8-49.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Feature Comment</a>,” published in The Government Contractor, discussing the recent Court of Federal Claims decision rejecting GAO’s key personnel notification rule. Materials Discussed in This Episode: <ul><li>“<a href="https://www.crowell.com/files/TGC64-8-49.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FEATURE COMMENT: COFC Rejects GAO’s Key Personnel Notification Rule</a>,” The Government Contractor, Vol. 64, No. 8, ¶ 49 (Feb. 23, 2022)</li></ul>

All Things Protest: COFC Rejects GAO’s Key Personnel Notification Rule

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Crowell &amp; Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Christian Curran and Rob Sneckenberg are joined by Julia Alcarez, a cost expert from the Kenrich Group, to discuss common cost and pricing issues in bid protests—including what to look for and what to avoid. Julia can be reached at 202-556-2973 or jalcarez@kenrichgroup.com.

Crowell &amp; Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Christian Curran and Rob Sneckenberg are joined by <a href="http://www.kenrichgroup.com/professional/julia-alcarez/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julia Alcarez</a>, a cost expert from the Kenrich Group, to discuss common cost and pricing issues in bid protests—including what to look for and what to avoid. Julia can be reached at 202-556-2973 or <a href="mailto:jalcarez@kenrichgroup.com">jalcarez@kenrichgroup.com</a>.

All Things Protest: Cost & Price Issues (June 2019)

In this episode, hosts Mana Lombardo and Jason Crawford talk with Caroline Lee, Certified Fraud Examiner and Senior Manager with Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP, about the role that forensic investigators play in FCA cases. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell &amp; Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.

In this episode, hosts Mana Lombardo and Jason Crawford talk with Caroline Lee, Certified Fraud Examiner and Senior Manager with Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP, about the role that forensic investigators play in FCA cases. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell &amp; Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.

Let's Talk FCA: Forensic Investigations (November 2018)

Crowell &amp; Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Christian Curran and Olivia Lynch discuss with guest, Jonathan Baker, the Court of Federal Claims’ recent dismissal of a bid protest challenging the award of launch service agreements issued under the Department of Defense’s prototype other transaction authority for lack of subject matter jurisdiction.Materials Discussed in This Episode Space Exploration Technologies Corp. v. United States, (No.19-742C) (2019).  See also "COFC Finds it Lacks Jurisdiction to Hear Bid Protest Challenging Evaluation and Award of Prototype OTA," Crowell Government Contracts Bullet Points (September 9, 2019)

Crowell &amp; Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Christian Curran and Olivia Lynch discuss with guest, Jonathan Baker, the Court of Federal Claims’ recent dismissal of a bid protest challenging the award of launch service agreements issued under the Department of Defense’s prototype other transaction authority for lack of subject matter jurisdiction.Materials Discussed in This Episode  <ul><li><a href="https://ecf.cofc.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show_public_doc?2019cv0742-77-0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Space Exploration Technologies Corp. v. United States</a>, (No.19-742C) (2019). </li> <li>See also <a href="https://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/AlertsNewsletters/all/COFC-Finds-it-Lacks-Jurisdiction-to-Hear-Bid-Protest-Challenging-Evaluation-and-Award-of-Prototype-OTA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"COFC Finds it Lacks Jurisdiction to Hear Bid Protest Challenging Evaluation and Award of Prototype OTA,"</a> Crowell Government Contracts Bullet Points (September 9, 2019)</li></ul>

All Things Protest: Failure to Launch – OTA Jurisdiction at COFC (September 2019)

In this episode, hosts Mana Lombardo and Jason Crawford talk with Gail Zirkelbach, partner in the firm’s Government Contracts Group and vice-chair of the Investigations practice, about practical tips for managing internal False Claims Act Investigations. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell &amp; Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act. 

In this episode, hosts Mana Lombardo and Jason Crawford talk with Gail Zirkelbach, partner in the firm’s Government Contracts Group and vice-chair of the Investigations practice, about practical tips for managing internal False Claims Act Investigations. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell &amp; Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.

Let’s Talk FCA: False Claims Act Investigations (August 2018)

Crowell &amp; Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Christian Curran, Olivia Lynch, and Rob Sneckenberg analyze GAO’s Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Report to Congress, key takeaways for contractors, and trending issues to keep an eye on.Materials Discussed in This Episode GAO Bid Protest Statistics for FY2019, Government Contracts Bullet Points (November 8, 2019).

Crowell &amp; Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Christian Curran, Olivia Lynch, and Rob Sneckenberg analyze GAO’s Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Report to Congress, key takeaways for contractors, and trending issues to keep an eye on.Materials Discussed in This Episode  <ul><li><a href="https://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/AlertsNewsletters/all/GAO-Bid-Protest-Statistics-for-FY2019" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GAO Bid Protest Statistics for FY2019</a>, Government Contracts Bullet Points (November 8, 2019).</li></ul>

All Things Protest: Breaking Down GAO’s Annual Statistics (November 2019)

In this episode, hosts Jason Crawford and Mana Lombardo speak with Trina Fairley Barlow, a partner in the firm’s Labor and Employment and Government Contracts groups, and Christine Hawes, counsel in the Labor &amp; Employment Group, to discuss the False Claims Act’s retaliation provision and considerations for investigating FCA allegations brought by whistleblowers. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell &amp; Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.

In this episode, hosts Jason Crawford and Mana Lombardo speak with Trina Fairley Barlow, a partner in the firm’s Labor and Employment and Government Contracts groups, and Christine Hawes, counsel in the Labor &amp; Employment Group, to discuss the False Claims Act’s retaliation provision and considerations for investigating FCA allegations brought by whistleblowers. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell &amp; Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.

Let’s Talk FCA: False Claims Act Whistleblowers (December 2018)

In this episode, host Nicole Owren-Wiest talks with Elizabeth Buehler, Charles Baek, Michael Gruden, and Catherine Shames about DCAA’s incurred cost audit backlog and its IPA initiative. “It All Adds Up” is Crowell &amp; Moring’s podcast covering the latest government contract accounting, cost, and pricing developments.

In this episode, host Nicole Owren-Wiest talks with Elizabeth Buehler, Charles Baek, Michael Gruden, and Catherine Shames about DCAA’s incurred cost audit backlog and its IPA initiative. “It All Adds Up” is Crowell &amp; Moring’s podcast covering the latest government contract accounting, cost, and pricing developments.

It All Adds Up: What’s New with DCAA (May 2019)

Crowell &amp; Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Christian Curran, Olivia Lynch, and Rob Sneckenberg, along with special guests Anuj Vohra and Zach Schroeder, discuss some of the most interesting protest decisions from 2019 and their implications for contractors. Materials Discussed in This Episode  PAE-Parsons Global Logistics Services, Inc. v. United States, (No. 19-1205) (Sep. 30, 2019) Leupold Stevens, Inc., B-417796, Oct. 30, 2019, 2019 CPD ¶ -- Safal Partners, Inc., B-416937, B-416937.2, Jan. 15, 2019, 2019 CPD ¶ 20 Vane Line Bunkering, Inc., B-417859, B-417859.2, Nov. 22, 2019, 2019 CPD ¶ --

Crowell &amp; Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Christian Curran, Olivia Lynch, and Rob Sneckenberg, along with special guests Anuj Vohra and Zach Schroeder, discuss some of the most interesting protest decisions from 2019 and their implications for contractors. Materials Discussed in This Episode  <ul><li><a href="https://www.crowell.com/files/20190930-PAE-LOGCAP-Dismissal-Decision.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PAE-Parsons Global Logistics Services, Inc. v. United States</a>, (No. 19-1205) (Sep. 30, 2019)</li> <li><a href="https://www.crowell.com/files/20191030-GAO-Leupold-Stevens-Inc.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leupold Stevens, Inc.</a>, B-417796, Oct. 30, 2019, 2019 CPD ¶ --</li> <li><a href="https://www.crowell.com/files/20190115-GAO-Safal-Partners.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Safal Partners, Inc.</a>, B-416937, B-416937.2, Jan. 15, 2019, 2019 CPD ¶ 20</li> <li><a href="https://www.crowell.com/files/20191122-GAO-Vane-Line-Bunkering-Inc.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vane Line Bunkering, Inc</a>., B-417859, B-417859.2, Nov. 22, 2019, 2019 CPD ¶ --</li></ul>

All Things Protest: The Year’s Most Interesting Decisions (December 2019)	

In this episode, hosts Mana Lombardo and Jason Crawford speak with Adam Kaplan, Senior Counsel in the Office of Inspector General at the United States Agency for International Development about the important role played by agency inspectors general in FCA investigations. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell &amp; Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.

In this episode, hosts Mana Lombardo and Jason Crawford speak with Adam Kaplan, Senior Counsel in the Office of Inspector General at the United States Agency for International Development about the important role played by agency inspectors general in FCA investigations. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell &amp; Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.

Let's Talk FCA: Inspectors General and the False Claims Act (July 2019)

In this episode, hosts Jason Crawford and Mana Lombardo talk with Rebecca Ricigliano and Steve Byers, both partners in the firm’s White Collar &amp; Regulatory Enforcement Group, about key considerations for navigating parallel criminal and civil False Claims Act proceedings. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell &amp; Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.

In this episode, hosts Jason Crawford and Mana Lombardo talk with Rebecca Ricigliano and Steve Byers, both partners in the firm’s White Collar &amp; Regulatory Enforcement Group, about key considerations for navigating parallel criminal and civil False Claims Act proceedings. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell &amp; Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.

Let's Talk FCA: Parallel Criminal and Civil False Claims Act Proceedings (September 2018)

May 20, 2019 marks the 10-year anniversary of the enactment of the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 (FERA) which introduced important changes to the False Claims Act by amending the statute’s provisions covering liability and Civil Investigative Demands. In this episode, hosts Mana Lombardo and Jason Crawford talk with retired Crowell &amp; Moring partner Brian Elmer about the practical impact that the amendments have had on the way that False Claims Act cases are investigated and litigated today. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell &amp; Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.

May 20, 2019 marks the 10-year anniversary of the enactment of the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 (FERA) which introduced important changes to the False Claims Act by amending the statute’s provisions covering liability and Civil Investigative Demands. In this episode, hosts Mana Lombardo and Jason Crawford talk with retired Crowell &amp; Moring partner Brian Elmer about the practical impact that the amendments have had on the way that False Claims Act cases are investigated and litigated today. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell &amp; Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.

Let's Talk FCA: The Lasting Impact of the FERA Amendments (May 2019)

Crowell &amp; Moring’s "All Things Protest" podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Christian Curran and Rob Sneckenberg discuss a recent GAO decision highlighting pre-award protest deadlines and timeliness traps to avoid both pre- and post-award.Materials Discussed in This EpisodeWarrior Service Company, B-417491, May 13, 2019, 2019 CPD ¶ -- C&amp;M’s Interactive Bid Protest Timeline C&amp;M’s GovCon Legal Resource Center, available on both iOS and Android

Crowell &amp; Moring’s "All Things Protest" podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Christian Curran and Rob Sneckenberg discuss a recent GAO decision highlighting pre-award protest deadlines and timeliness traps to avoid both pre- and post-award.Materials Discussed in This Episode <ul><li><a href="https://www.crowell.com/files/20190513-Warrior-Service-Company.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Warrior Service Company</a>, B-417491, May 13, 2019, 2019 CPD ¶ --</li> <li>C&amp;M’s Interactive <a href="https://www.crowell.com/Practices/Government-Contracts/Bid-Protest-Timelines" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bid Protest Timeline</a></li> <li>C&amp;M’s <a href="https://www.crowell.com/Practices/Government-Contracts/GovCon-Legal-Resource-Center" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GovCon Legal Resource Center</a>, available on both iOS and Android</li></ul>

All Things Protest: Timeliness Traps (May 2019)

Crowell &amp; Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Olivia Lynch, Rob Sneckenberg, and Christian Curran discuss key considerations for contractors when relying on the experience and past performance of corporate affiliates.

Crowell &amp; Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Olivia Lynch, Rob Sneckenberg, and Christian Curran discuss key considerations for contractors when relying on the experience and past performance of corporate affiliates.

All Things Protest: All in the Family – Reliance on Affiliate Experience (January 2019)

Crowell &amp; Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Olivia Lynch and Rob Sneckenberg interview Anuj Vohra about the Section 809 Panel's recent recommendations for bid protest reform. 

Crowell &amp; Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Olivia Lynch and Rob Sneckenberg interview Anuj Vohra about the Section 809 Panel's recent recommendations for bid protest reform.

All Things Protest: Section 809 Panel Recommendations (March 2019)

Crowell &amp; Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Christian Curran, Olivia Lynch, and Rob Sneckenberg discuss multiple interesting takeaways from GAO’s recent decision in Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC, which addressed limits on expert consultant admission to GAO’s protective order and highlighted multiple errors in the agency’s cost realism and past performance evaluations (among other areas).Materials Discussed in This Episode Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC, B-417475.3, 417475.4, Sept. 23, 2019, 2019 CPD ¶ --

Crowell &amp; Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Christian Curran, Olivia Lynch, and Rob Sneckenberg discuss multiple interesting takeaways from GAO’s recent decision in Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC, which addressed limits on expert consultant admission to GAO’s protective order and highlighted multiple errors in the agency’s cost realism and past performance evaluations (among other areas).Materials Discussed in This Episode  <ul><li><a href="https://www.crowell.com/files/20190923-Harmonia-Holdings-Group-LLC.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC</a>, B-417475.3, 417475.4, Sept. 23, 2019, 2019 CPD ¶ --</li></ul>

All Things Protest: DisHarmonia—Takeaways from a Recent GAO Decision (October 2019)

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