COURSE DESCRIPTION 2012 2013

Mr. Daniel Kelly,

2 credits day; 2 credits evening.

The course is designed to give the student a basic introduction to the statutes, regulations and case law surrounding the $250 billion business of the acquisition of services, products and R&D by the federal government. The course will focus on three primary areas: formation, performance and disputes resolution. Students will examine the unique features associated with the government‘s solicitation of contracts with commercial entities. Further, students will analyze important distinctions between the government‘s and the commercial contractor‘s rights and obligations in contract performance. Finally, students will review the procedures and limitations associated with litigating disputes arising in the award and performance of government contracts, and the specialized courts and tribunals which adjudicate such disputes. Topics currently dominating national headlines will be addressed including competition requirements, procurement ethics, and lobbying restrictions on government contractors. The instructor is a practitioner – students will get a practical and hands-on ―feel‖ of day-to-day legal issues that confront companies doing business with the government. The course will be taught in a seminar format. Individual students will be assigned specific topics on which group discussions will be led. The final grade will be based on class participation (25%), problem assignments (25%) and a final examination (50%).

Elective Course

Meets Financial Services Concentration Requirements

Final Exam Required

Health Care and the Legislative Process