Author Archive

Seamus Curley

Seamus Curley is an attorney with the Government Contracts practice of DLA Piper US.

Net result of proposed rule on 'substantial transformation' unclear

A rule proposed by the DHS' Bureau of Customs and Border Protection would require federal government contractors to revisit their Trade Agreements Act certifications to ensure they are selling compliant supplies.

E-Verify rule brings new compliance requirements

The politically charged issue of illegal immigration has entered the federal procurement arena, and the result likely will be a new compliance obligation for many contractors, along with workforce turnover for those employing illegal aliens.