On May 24, Cohen Seglias federal contracting attorneys Bob Ruggieri and Michael Richard taught two education sessions at the Society of American Military Engineers 2017 Joint Engineer Training Conference & Expo in Columbus, Ohio. The Expo featured education and training opportunities designed to help you advance your career while supporting national security needs. From keynote speakers to networking receptions to joint engineer response scenarios, JETC offers something for everyone in the A/E/C community.
AVOIDING UNNECESSARY CONFLICTS OVER CONTRACT CHANGES
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
This presentation provided simple rules to address contract changes while avoiding unnecessary conflict. The presenters were experienced government contracts attorneys who provided real-world examples of problematic contract changes, common mistakes in negotiating changes, and the importance of communication to avoid unnecessary conflict.
KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR SMALL BUSINESS TEAMING
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
This informative session addressed a critical issue in today’s federal contracting environment for both large and small businesses – forming productive and compliant partnerships for federal procurements through teaming and joint ventures while safeguarding your interests and protecting small business eligibility.