Combatting Antitrust Misconduct in Government Procurement: Regulatory and Enforcement Developments

Broadcast Date: Thursday, July 16, 2020 from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm (ET)

Antitrust (CLE), Business Law (CPE), Government Law (CLE), Recording

Overview:

In its continued effort to deter anticompetitive conduct and other violations affecting government procurement, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) created the Procurement Collusion Strike Force in 2019. It is comprised of state and federal investigators and prosecutors mandated to investigate and prosecute all types of procurement collusions and other similar misconduct in government purchasing and programs.

The new strike force, which is one of the Antitrust Division’s enforcement priorities, is expected to intensify scrutiny of companies and individuals participating in government procurement. Therefore, concerned businesses should ensure that their compliance programs are robust and current.

Join antitrust attorney Andrew C. Finch (Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP) and government contracts expert Rob McDonald (Berkeley Research Group, LLC) as they present an in-depth discussion of the DOJ’s current antitrust enforcement initiatives concerning government procurement. Speakers will also offer practical tips and strategies to help companies and their counsel address critical compliance issues and challenges.

This LIVE Webcast will discuss the following:

DOJ’s Procurement Collusion Strike Force
Recent Enforcement Developments
Critical Issues and Challenges
Best Compliance Practices
What Lies Ahead

Agenda:

Rob McDonald, Director
Berkeley Research Group, LLC

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Andrew C. Finch, Partner
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

DOJ Announcement of Procurement Collusion Strike Force
Antitrust Overview
Government Contracting Regulations and Antitrust
Penalties for Violations & Recent Cases
The Need for an Effective Antitrust Compliance Program
Recommended Preventative Steps Contractors Can Take to Avoid Scrutiny
Responding to a PCSF Investigation

Who Should Attend:

Antitrust Lawyers
Corporate Lawyers
Government Contractors
Compliance and Risk Officers
Top-Level Executives

Rob McDonald Director Berkeley Research Group, LLC

Rob McDonald, CPA, CFA is a Director with Berkeley Research Group’s Government Contracts practice specializing in government contract consulting, financial …

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Andrew C. Finch Partner Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

Andrew Finch is co-chair of the Antitrust Practice Group and a partner in the Litigation Department at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, …

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Course Level:
Intermediate

Advance Preparation:
Print and review course materials

Method of Presentation:
On-demand Webcast (CLE); Group-Internet Based

Prerequisite:
General knowledge of antitrust laws

Course Code:
148964

NY Category of CLE Credit:
Areas of Professional Practice

NASBA Field of Study:
Business Law - Technical

Total Credits:
1.5 CLE
1.5 CPE (Not eligible for QAS (On-demand) CPE credits)

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About Berkeley Research Group, LLC

Berkeley Research Group, LLC (BRG) is a global consulting firm that helps leading organizations advance in three key areas: disputes and investigations, corporate finance, and strategy and operations. Headquartered in California with offices around the world, we are an integrated group of experts, industry leaders, academics, data scientists, and professionals working beyond borders and disciplines. We harness our collective expertise to deliver the inspired insights and practical strategies our clients need to stay ahead of what's next.

We have in-depth experience across a wide range of industries and markets, from construction, government contracts and energy to technology and healthcare. No matter what sector your business is in, we have experienced professionals who understand the challenges you face—making us better equipped to help solve them.

Berkeley Research Group’s Government Contracts Advisory Services Group (GCAS) is a leading provider of consulting services to government contractors in the aerospace & defense, construction, engineering, healthcare/health insurance, higher education, nonprofit, manufacturing, technology, hospitality and retail industries.

The Federal Government is the largest consumer of services and goods in the world. With the world’s largest customer comes a highly complex and regulated acquisition environment. GCAS experts and consultants specialize in providing advice throughout the entire lifecycle of contracts and grants.

From solicitation to contract and grant closeout, our professionals partner with awardees and contractors to proactively address regulatory complexity. GCAS service offerings include: government contract accounting, FAR, and Cost Accounting Standards consulting, business system validation services, M&A due diligence and post-acquisition integration, and forensic investigations, white collar, and litigation services.

Website: https://www.thinkbrg.com/

About Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

Paul, Weiss is a firm of more than 1,000 lawyers with diverse backgrounds, personalities, ideas and interests who provide innovative and effective solutions for our clients. We take great pride in representing the world’s leading companies in their most critical legal matters and most significant transactions, as well as individuals and organizations in need of pro bono assistance.

The world’s largest multinational corporations, entrepreneurs, financial institutions, alternative asset managers, investment banks and pension funds trust our lawyers to protect their interests domestically and around the world. We consistently earn high praise for our collaborative efforts to handle highly sophisticated matters with complex legal and business challenges, providing novel and efficient solutions to otherwise intractable situations.

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