Dealing with Uncle Sam: Government Contracts Enforcement Update (Palo Alto Presentation)
| Date: 10/10/2006
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Time:
Registration: Noon - 12:30pm
Program: 12:30pm - 2pm
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Location:
Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel
4290 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, California 94306
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| Speaker:
Richard J. Vacura, Robert A. Salerno |
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| Contact: Tanya Ortiz |
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| Contact Phone: 650-813-5722
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Description:
This complimentary seminar is for both new and experienced government contractors and grantees who want to learn how to manage
the significant financial and criminal/civil risks involved with government contracts and funding.
The program will address:
- GSA Schedule enforcement trends, including greater scrutiny of discount pricing requirements, Industrial Funding Fee compliance,
and Trade Agreement Act certifications
- The high risk areas related to federal government funding agreements that have led to prosecutions of grantees for violations
of cost accounting and billing requirements
- Mitigating risks through robust compliance programs and best practices
- Recent prosecutions and trends concerning False Claims Act cases involving government contractors and grantees ranging from
information technology to medical research
- Suspension and debarment actions and voluntary disclosure considerations
Who should attend: In-house Counsel, as well as Senior Management, Internal Audit and Compliance Officers, and Corporate Governance Officers.
Speakers
Rick Vacura
Partner and Head of Government Contracts
Morrison & Foerster LLP
Bob Salerno
Partner
Securities Litigation, Enforcement and White-Collar Defense
Morrison & Foerster LLP
MCLE Accredited
This invitation is transferable and open to colleagues and guests. There is no charge to attend this seminar. Morrison & Foerster
LLP (provider # 2183) certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit by the State Bar of California in the
amount of 1.0 hour.
This program is also being offered in the following cities:
