Government contract changes don’t just happen in a formal modification, and they often have unintended or indirect effects that can collapse the bottom line of an unwary contractor. To protect your company’s interests, recognizing and responding effectively to changes in your government contracts is critical.

This 90-minute webinar will address common types of changes to government contracts – both formal and informal – and how to avoid the costly but common mistakes many contractors make when dealing with those changes.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the contract clauses and formal procedures for contract changes
• Know the limitations of the Government’s authority to make a change
• Learn to recognize informal and “constructive” changes to your contract
• Discover how to preserve your right to a price adjustment
• Learn to identify the indirect or “ripple” effects of a change and to track their financial impact
• Become familiar with the “disputes” process and other ways to address the financial impact of contract changes
• And much, much more!

Who Will Benefit?

Contractors, consultants, attorneys, contracting officers and contract administrators who want to know the most common types of government contract changes and better understand their rights and responsibilities during the contract modification process. Get ahead of the curve — register your team today!

Meet Your Presenters

Chris Haile is a partner at Crowell & Moring LLP with extensive experience in government procurement law. Mr. Haile litigates disputes and counsels clients in a broad range of government contract matters, with particular emphasis on the resolution of contract disputes. For example, Mr. Haile has represented clients in matters involving the government’s breach of contract, claims for contract changes, termination for default, termination for convenience, Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) compliance and defective pricing, commercial-item procurement, contract negotiations, and bid protests. He also represents clients in other related matters, such as investigations and audits by government agencies or inspectors general (IGs), False Claims Act / qui tam relator suits, and mandatory disclosures to the U.S. Government.

Mr. Haile represents clients from many different industries, including aerospace, defense, health care, construction, telecommunications, information technology, and professional services. He also has experience involving agencies such as the Department of Defense (DOD), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Agency for International Development (USAID), Department of State, U.S. Postal Service, and the General Services Administration (GSA).

Brian Tully McLaughlin is a counsel in Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Group in Washington, D.C. Brian’s practice focuses on trial work, litigating complex claims and disputes as well as matters brought under the False Claims Act. Brian has both co-counseled and “first chaired” trials, argued dispositive motions, examined lay and expert witnesses, taken and defended depositions, and managed complex electronic and paper discovery productions and reviews. Brian’s practice involves both affirmative and defensive claims on behalf of government contractors, including bid protests. Brian also values and has gained extensive experience working on a variety of pro bono cases that entail litigation.

This Course is Eligible for Continuing Professional Education Credit (CPE) Credit

CPE Credit: 1.5 hours
Prerequisite: None
Advance Preparation: None
Course level: Beginner

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Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credits

CLE requirements vary by state. If you would like to receive CLE credits for this webinar please contact customer service at (202) 238-9597.

Policy on Refunds and Cancellations

Your satisfaction with this training program is guaranteed. If you encounter difficulties prior to or during a course, please contact customer service at (202) 238-9596.  If you are dissatisfied with a course for any reason, you may receive credit toward a future course or a full refund. In the event that this course is cancelled, participants are notified immediately via email and offered a full refund. If the course is rescheduled, participants have a choice of a full refund or having their registration transferred to the new date.