Program Details
2025-07-15 14:00:00
Over 1,000+ webinars
Course Overview
2025-07-15 14:00:00
1h CLE Credits
Intermediate
1
2:00 pm - 2:05 pm ESTThis session explores the foundational similarities and differences between the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Nonprocurement Common Rule suspension and debarment regimes. Panelists examine how the FAR applies only to procurement contracts while the NCR covers non-procurement transactions, and discuss key substantive differences including pre-notice exclusion requirements.
Sarah DrabkinLeslie EdelsteinDuc NguyenKara Sacilotto 2:05 pm - 2:25 pm ESTThis session examines the reasons behind the January 2025 update to FAR suspension and debarment rules, tracing the 35-40 year effort toward harmonization. Panelists discuss the three primary purposes: alignment between systems, procedural improvements, and codifying modern practices like pre-notice letters and administrative agreements.
Sarah DrabkinLeslie EdelsteinDuc NguyenKara Sacilotto 2:25 pm - 2:40 pm ESTPanelists analyze the most impactful changes including expanded definitions for indictments, civil judgments, and convictions that now incorporate administrative findings. The session covers implications for settlement agreements, fact-finding rights, updated delivery methods allowing email notice, and enhanced transparency for pro se respondents.
Sarah DrabkinLeslie EdelsteinDuc NguyenKara Sacilotto 2:40 pm - 2:50 pm ESTThis session explores significant missed opportunities in the updated rules, focusing on the decision not to define present responsibility. Panelists discuss why the FAR Council declined to provide a definition, explaining that present responsibility is fundamentally a discretionary process rather than a checkbox exercise.
Sarah DrabkinLeslie EdelsteinDuc NguyenKara Sacilotto 2:50 pm - 2:55 pm ESTPanelists examine the seven new mitigating and aggravating factors added to the rule and their differential impact on corporations versus individuals. The discussion highlights how corporations have advantages in demonstrating present responsibility while individuals face distinct challenges, particularly regarding credibility and rehabilitation narratives.
Sarah DrabkinLeslie EdelsteinDuc NguyenKara Sacilotto 2:55 pm - 3:00 pm ESTThis concluding session offers predictions about how the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul may affect FAR Subpart 9.4 on suspension and debarment. Panelists discuss timeline concerns, community expectations that key features will remain intact, and the future role of administrative agreements under the new administration.
Sarah DrabkinLeslie EdelsteinDuc NguyenKara SacilottoSarah Drabkin is the Suspension and Debarment and Whistleblower Manager in the Office of Global Acquisitions at the U.S. Department of State, also serving as Acting Federal Assistance Director and Alternate Competition Advocate. She specializes in suspension and debarment cases, agency protests, and government contract policy issues.
Leslie is a litigation and regulatory attorney focused on government contracts and national security, representing government contractors in litigation matters including bid protests, contract claims, compliance counseling, and suspension and debarment matters.
Duc H. Nguyen is a Partner in Fluet’s Government Contracts Practice, specializing in federal procurement, suspension and debarment, and corporate compliance.
Kara Sacilotto is a nationally recognized government contracts attorney whose practice focuses on suspension and debarment, bid protests, internal investigations, False Claims Act matters, and ethics and compliance counseling.
Sarah Drabkin is the Suspension and Debarment and Whistleblower Manager in the Office of Global Acquisitions at the U.S. Department of State, also serving as Acting Federal Assistance Director and Alternate Competition Advocate. She specializes in suspension and debarment cases, agency protests, and government contract policy issues.
Leslie is a litigation and regulatory attorney focused on government contracts and national security, representing government contractors in litigation matters including bid protests, contract claims, compliance counseling, and suspension and debarment matters.
Duc H. Nguyen is a Partner in Fluet’s Government Contracts Practice, specializing in federal procurement, suspension and debarment, and corporate compliance.
Kara Sacilotto is a nationally recognized government contracts attorney whose practice focuses on suspension and debarment, bid protests, internal investigations, False Claims Act matters, and ethics and compliance counseling.
Requirements
The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.
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