ITAR is an important area of regulation for government contractors. This includes firms in the defense, technical services, information technology, cyber-security, military training and DOD-funded R&D fields. These requirements often apply even if a company is not engaged in any exporting activities – often just performing activities in the U.S. can trigger ITAR obligations. The stakes are high – violations can result in crimin...

Many companies entering the government market miss opportunities, leave money on the table, and find themselves in unnecessary trouble because they did not conduct the proper due diligence about their federal customer. Companies that learn the rules of contracting, understand the playing field and players, plan accordingly, and inoculate themselves against the challenges they may encounter set themselves up for success in the unique government...

Export Control Reform is here. The changes under ECR bring compliance challenges as well as new business opportunities. The stakes are high – getting it wrong can result in business disruptions, unhappy customers and legal risk. This program will provide practical guidance on managing the transition under ECR - dealing with the amendments to ITAR and EAR and operating under the new 600 Series. Topic Outline: How the revisions to the USML...

Whether you are new to government contracting or an established contractor, in these times of reduced budgets and increased enforcement, it is imperative to know how to expand your company's offering to the government, establish and implement the programs to ensure compliance with DCAA's requirements and the many other rules of the game, and know the latest trends emanating from Congress.At this informative session, experts from Williams Mulle...

ITAR is an important and growing part of the government contracts world. The US Government has been increasing enforcement of this important area of regulation. Executives of many government contracts companies are hearing that they may be subject to ITAR but they are not sure where to go to learn more. Many of the major government contracts firms - technical services, information technology, military training, DOD-funded R&D - are struggl...

The Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce will host a panel discussion moderated by Williams Mullen regarding the Department of Defense’s request for additional rounds of Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) and Congress’s efforts to reverse the mandated defense spending cuts in the Budget Control Act. The speakers will discuss: What Congress and the Obama Administration are doing The practical consequences and impact of sequestrat...