Reston, Virginia-based information technology contractor Octo has merged with software development firm Sevatec in a deal of an undisclosed sum to create a combined entity that will focus on helping federal government customers to address IT modernization goals. Baird and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman served as Sevatec's financial and legal advisers on the transaction, respectively, while Sheppard Mullin acted as Octo's legal adviser.
Read More »Agencies, Firms Explore Applications for Blockchain Tech
Jim Gatto and Townsend Bourne -- both executives at law firm Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton -- have said many government and commercial organizations are exploring the potential of blockchain technology for performing tasks.
Read More »Ideal Innovations CEO Bob Kocher Named Finalist for GovStar Awards
Ideal Innovations CEO Bob Kocher has been named a finalist for the second annual GovStar awards program. The awards are hosted by SmartCEO magazine and Sheppard Mullin. Kocher has been commended by many in the industry for talents in confronting emerging threats and integrating new technologies in law enforcement, biometrics, …
Read More »Does “Buy American” Apply To Me? Your Four-Step Guide
It’s been over a year since President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) into law. One of its key components is a “Buy American” requirement, requiring domestic “iron, steel or manufactured goods” to be used in ARRA-funded projects (ARRA section 1605), which has proven to be a …
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