Government Law
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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The Cardinal Change Rule: Is There Any Way To Get Out From Under A Changed Contract?
FindLaw's overview of the Cardinal Change Doctrine and how it can protect contractors facing significant changes under a construction contract.
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Social Security Benefits And Disability Programs For Those Battling With Kidney Disease
FindLaw's answers to common legal questions for those battling with kidney disease.
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Corporate Ethics and Sarbanes-Oxley
FindLaw's look at corporate ethics after the enactment of Sarbanes-Oxley and the growing trend and effectiveness of using codes of ethics.
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Quelling Disputes May Key on Contract Proposals
A recurring issue in government contract disputes is the legal significance of a contractor’s proposal after the award of a contract.Contractors often take the position that their proposed manner of performing is relevant directly in resolving ...
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Social Security: Your Payments While You Are Outside The United States
(Based on SSA Publication No. 05-10137, ICN 480085) Introduction When Are You "Outside of The U.S."? What Happens To Your Right To Social Security Payments When You Are Outside The U.S.? Additional Residency Requirements For Dependents ...
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Basic Facts About SBA Disaster Loan Programs
In the wake of hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, wildfires, tornados and other physical disasters, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) plays a major role. SBA's disaster loans are the primary form of Federal assistance for nonfarm, private ...
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Demonstration Program
DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM 8-95 U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Women's Business Ownership More than 47,000 women have benefited from the Demonstration Program's training and counseling. Many of the success stories born in these ...
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Economic Injury Disaster Loans For Small Business
U.S. Small Business Administration Publication DAD-3 (5/95 edition) The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), created by Congress in 1953, was given a mandate to provide financial assistance to victims of disasters. If, as a direct result of a ...
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Fact Sheet: How To Raise Money For a Small Business
One key to a successful business start-up and expansion is your ability to obtain and secure appropriate financing. Raising capital is the most basic of all business activities. But as many new entrepreneurs quickly discover, raising capital may not ...
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Government Contracting Introduction
Government Contracting Introduction The U.S. Government is the world's largest buyer of goods and services. Purchases by military and civilian installations amount to about $170 billion a year, ranging from complex space vehicles to paper clips ...
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