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This class will train you on Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence, or FOCI.\u00a0 In an increasingly global economy, for those companies interested in doing classified work for the U.S. Government it is vitally important to understand what constitutes FOCI and how such concerns can be mitigated.<\/p>\n

In this 1 hour webinar, you will learn about the facility clearance (FCL) process, what is FOCI, when a U.S. entity is considered to be under FOCI, and potential FOCI mitigation measures, among other important related topics.<\/p>\n

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Richard Arnholt<\/a><\/strong>, Member at Bass, Berry & Sims, a law firm in Washington, DC, advises companies on the complex rules applicable to contracting with federal and state governments. His practice includes litigating bid and size protests, counseling clients on unique regulations impacting their business, as well as responding to government allegations of procurement fraud or misconduct. In addition, he assists clients who are responding to suspension or debarment notices before various government agencies, including the U.S. Army, Air Force, and Navy; Defense Logistics Agency; EPA; GSA; and the Department of Homeland Security.<\/p>\n

Adam Briscoe<\/a><\/strong>, Associate at Bass Berry & Sims PLC, advises companies as they navigate the contracting process with federal, state, and local governments. He counsels and represents clients on bid protests before the Government Accountability Office and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, contract claims and disputes, teaming and subcontracting issues, due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, data rights and intellectual property issues, and compliance with cybersecurity and Small Business Administration regulations<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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