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The roots of modern government law go back as far as ancient Greek and Roman times. Today’s modern laws seek to address both federal and state regulations impacting everything from the interplay between federal and state tax dollars to more local administrative agency concerns. Topics under this umbrella also include issues such as eligibility for aid under the federal Railroad Retirement and Railroad Unemployment Insurance Acts to ensuring environmental compliance from big business. If you are an attorney researching how the federal government awards or negotiates contracts, including an explanation on the bidding process and procurement integrity, FindLaw has a series of articles to help better inform your government law-based practice. Click on the links below to learn more.
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U.S. Reaction to Obuchi’s First Days in Office
Following Mr. Keizo Obuchi's selection as the new Prime Minister, U.S. officials have pressed the Prime Minister and his new Finance Minister Kiichi Miyazawa to act on the promises of former Prime Minister Hashimoto. In particular, U.S. officials ...
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Using Project Documentation: A Simple Format For A Construction Claim
The prior newsletter discussed the documentation that should be maintained for a construction project. This article will discuss how that documentation should be incorporated into a construction claim. First, it is necessary to discuss what must be ...
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Waiver Of Bid Irregularities Is Allowed In Some Parishes, But Not In Others
There is a conflict among the Circuit Courts of Appeal in Louisiana concerning waiver of bidding irregularities. There are five appellate courts having jurisdiction in various parts of Louisiana. Contractors need to be aware which circuits allow ...
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What Is a Small Business?
We must get a little bit "legal" with you here because it is important that you be able to determine if you qualify as a small business for purposes of loans, etc. Bear with us...The following is extracted from "THE SBA ACT" - when in doubt go to ...
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When bad things happen to good projects
No workout, reorganization or company liquidation is ever easy. But workouts, reorganizations and liquidations of infrastructure-related projects, or companies specializing in infrastructure-related lines of business, can prove especially ...
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Who is Eligible for a Railroad Retirement Annuity
Age RequirementThe age requirement for an age and service annuitydepends on your years of creditable railroad service. You must file an application to receive a railroad retirement annuity. When all eligibility requirements are met, your age and ...
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Will Boom Times Wipe Out Government Debt?
If the United States' booming economy continues, the federal government could be debt-free in the year 2014 (for only the second time in our history). If politicians simply leave current policies alone, the Office of Management and Budget projects ...
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Women and Pensions: What Women Need to Know and Do
While all workers need to save more for retirement, women face additional challenges because they have lower earnings, experience higher job turnover, and are employed in industries with low or no pension coverage. This pamphlet is designed to ...
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WR&F Government Contracts Issue Update: Performing Legal Due Diligence
The end of the last decade saw a significant increase in the number of acquisitions of corporations; many of these acquired companies are U.S. Government contractors. As a result, lawyers who practice in Government contracting increasingly have ...
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Y2K Stalks the Unwary Small Business
Small business beware: the Y2K bug may bite you the hardest. In the waning hours of the 21st Century, the myths and misconceptions about Year 2000, or the "Millennium Bug," or "Y2K" - however one refers to it - are rampant. And small businesses ...
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