U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) of sensitive military technologies, like Electronic Warfare, can be difficult to understand and navigate for International Partners and U.S. Defense Industry. U.S. Export laws, such as the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), requirements for Export Licenses, and in some cases Congressional approval can be confusing and complicate the sale of EW systems and associ...

The number of whistleblower cases continues to rise, and fewer reprisal cases are being dismissed. Since the introduction of the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act, there is new case law interpreting agencies’ responsibilities — and critical lessons you need to learn to defend personnel actions in your own agency’s whistleblower cases. Sam Vitaro will take you through new rulings, looking at whether the case outcomes sa...

Over the next four to six years, healthcare organizations will find themselves in the midst of a shift in the way that healthcare is administered and monitored. According to research, patients will begin taking ownership of their healthcare which will create a deep ripple effect across IT networks that enable the day-to-day activities of the military. To address these seismic changes, the military is looking at how technology solutions will su...

As an export compliance professional there are a wide variety of ways that you might find yourself needing to work closely with, and understanding the function of, your security department. This webinar is designed to strengthen your knowledge and build bridges between your export compliance and security departments. In order to do your job effectively, you need to work together with your counterpart in security. Your missions are the same, to...

The U.S. Commercial Service and Global Chamber® Dallas hosts the 2nd Annual Threats in the Global Marketplace event to educate and inform you on a multitude of international challenges and global threats to your businesses as well as how to obtain and implement the appropriate tools to protect your company. What You Will Gain Basic indicators that an employee may become a security risk Common business technologies that can be used in econo...

Employees with disabilities should be held to the same standard of performance and conduct as all your other agency employees. How can you do this and ensure you aren’t violating the Rehabilitation Act? Federal employment law attorney Joseph Kaplan will guide you through, showing you how to manage employees with disabilities without the fear of disability discrimination. In just 90 minutes, you’ll become more effective and confiden...

In a 2016 PricewaterhouseCoopers survey of over 1400 CIOs, 84% stated they needed to address wider stakeholder needs and 77% found that technology was one of the top three influencers transforming stakeholder expectations for the business. Cost and budget pressures as well as citizen demands are far and away the primary drives of digital transformation in government. We’ll Discuss: Define the factors that are driving adoption of digital...

Why They Happen, How to Avoid Them, and What to Do if They Happen to You May 9, 2017 1:00-2:30 PM EDT Consent agreements are a feared, but recurring feature of the export control and enforcement landscape. The recent announcement of the ZTE consent agreement signals that the Trump Administration has not stepped away from this enforcement option and, in fact, is willing to apply it to new issue areas and regulatory regimes in order to further A...

Held the second Tuesday of every other month, GEOINTeraction Tuesday is a casual networking event where you can develop new relationships, exchange ideas and discover business opportunities. Each event features a guest speaker from the Defense, Intelligence, or Homeland Security Community who shares their views on current issues and answers audience questions.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) will present a new First Thursday Update webinar, Utility Green Tariff Programs, from 1:30 to 2:30 pm ET on May 4, 2017. This First Thursday Update presents a new option for agencies to purchase renewable energy through their utility: green tariffs. Green tariffs allow large utility customers in traditionally regulated states to procure renewable power from their util...