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Podcast: Intellectual Property in Defense Contracts

November 13, 2020 Eric Lofgren 0

In this special episode of the Acquisition Talk podcast, we listen in to a great conversation on intellectual property in defense. The panel is moderated […]

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Shay Assad, progress payments, pricing scandals, and a re-run of acquisition history

October 22, 2019 Eric Lofgren 0

In January 2018, [USD(AT&L) Ellen] Lord called [DPAP Shay] Assad to her office to vent her frustration with the inconsistent performance of major defense firms. […]

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