This session focuses on the prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements reflected in the IRS IRA tax credit. Commercial companies with limited or no experience receiving federal funds (i.e., have never operated as a government contractor) are being faced with strict rules that govern employee pay and benefits associated with IRA tax credits. These rules require increased process controls and record retention procedures. This session outlines the requirements associated with the prevailing wage and apprenticeship programs and reviews the differences between these requirements and the Davis Bacon and Related Act regulation. This session also covers establishing compliant practices, as well as best practices and common problems with monitoring ongoing compliance. Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:  Know the basic requirements associated with prevailing wage and apprenticeship programs  Understand the differences between prevailing wage / apprenticeship programs and the Davis Bacon and Related Acts  Learn how to establish compliant practices utilizing your Company's people, processes, and technology  Recognize how to monitor and track ongoing compliance with the requirements, including techniques for monitoring subcontractor compliance

In this session, our highly experienced government contracts practitioners from BakerHostetler's preeminent national government contracts practice will walk the audience through the FAR clauses addressing the U.S. Government's rights when terminating a contract for default or convenience, the procedures that must be followed, contractor rights when facing such, and practical guidance. After this webinar you will have learned: (Learning Objectives)  The FAR clauses addressing the U.S. Governments rights when terminating a contract for default or convenience  The procedures that must be followed  Contractor rights and practical guidance

This session will be the second session, held in two parts and focuses on strategy associated with complying with the federal labor regulations. This session focuses on establishing the necessary people, processes, and technology practices for complying with the criteria of labor compliance regulations, as well as monitoring ongoing compliance. Many government contractors new to these regulations do not realize it requires multiple functions of the business (i.e., HR, Finance, Contracts) to work together to achieve and maintain compliance. This session will outline common problems with compliance efforts and best practices to lessen the administrative burden often associated with these federal labor regulations. Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:  Learn how to establish compliant practices utilizing your Company's people, processes, and technology  Recognize how to monitor and track ongoing compliance with the regulations, including techniques for monitoring subcontractor compliance

This 3-part series covers compliance with prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements as outlined by the FAR, DOL, and IRS. You'll learn industry best practices and gain insights into the people, processes, and technology essential for demonstrating regulatory compliance effectively and competitively.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming United States policy and government procurement, presenting both opportunities and challenges. This webinar will explore the rapidly developing AI policy framework under the Trump Administration and is designed for legal and policy professionals involved in government contracting. Attendees will gain critical insights into the Administration's new AI Executive Order and Memoranda, how they start to establish a strategy relating to areas such as AI innovation, transparency, accountability, and safety, and how to position their systems to align with these new policies. Learning Objectives:  Compliance and Competitive Advantage: Understand the compliance requirements for high-impact AI use cases, including pre-deployment testing, impact assessments, and continuous monitoring. Learn how prioritizing American-made AI systems can provide a competitive edge.  Intellectual Property and Data Rights: Navigate complex IP and data rights clauses in AI contracts to ensure transparency, portability, and government access to necessary data without vendor lock-in.  Nontraditional Procurement Methods: Explore the use of Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements and other innovative procurement methods that streamline the contracting process. Register now to secure your spot in this essential webinar. Gain the knowledge needed to align your AI systems with the administration's new federal directives and successfully engage in federal AI procurement.