In conjunction with the Indiana PTAC, you’re invited to join Taft’s Government Contracts group for parts one and two of our five-part complimentary 2021 seminar series.

Part One: Government Contracts: What You Need to Know About the Government Ban on Huawei Technologies' — and Other Chinese Companies' — Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Equipment and Services

Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 | 8:30–9:30 a.m. EST

Presented by: Suzanne Sumner and Sean Graves

This presentation will discuss Section 889 of the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act including:

• History and analysis of updates:
• • Requirements of Section 889(a)(1(a) – Ban on providing prohibited telecommunication and video surveillance products/services.
  • Requirements of Section 889(a)(1)(b) – Ban on using prohibited telecommunication and video surveillance products/services.
• Analysis of FAR clauses:
• • FAR 52.204-24, -25, and -26.
• Compliance requirements:
• • Impacted products and services.
  • “Reasonable inquiry” and supply chain impact.
  • Flowdown obligations.
• Exceptions to the requirements.
• Waiver process.

Part Two: Government Contracts: PPP and the False Claims Act

Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 | 8:30–9:30 a.m. EST

Presented by: Barbara Duncombe and Brandon Dobyns

This presentation will cover what could happen if your PPP supporting documents are not in order and also include discussion on:

• Certifications in PPP application & forgiveness application:
• • Need certification.
  • Use of funds.
• Recordkeeping.
• How the False Claims Act operates.
• Liability under the False Claims Act.
• Qui Tam/Whistleblower threats.
• Statute of Limitations issues.