Working with Government Agencies in Government Contracts Law: Leading Lawyers on Managing Compliance Issues, Securing a Contract, and Communicating with Key Agencies (Inside The Minds)

Working with Government Agencies in Government Contracts Law presents the thoughts of leading lawyers on managing compliance issues, securing a contract, and communicating with key agencies. Featuring partners from some of the nation's leading law firms, it guides the reader through the process of securing a contract, including:

• Developing relationships with government agencies

• Understanding the client's primary goal

• Preparing the client for conducting business with the local or federal agencies

It offers tips regarding:

• Recognizing the conflicts that might arise when negotiating and fulfilling the contract

• Understanding the importance of deadlines

• Dealing with potential contract violations and agency audits

• Realizing the role of intellectual property rights in government contracting

Chapter titles include The Key Components of Government Contracts Law; Government Contracts Law and Intellectual Property Rights; Contracts and Bidding on the State and Local Government Level: Key Considerations