The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is requesting comments on the final public draft of Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations, Special Publication (SP)800-53, Revision 4. The document, two years in the making, is the latest revision to a document...
Read MoreMilitary Child Custody is gaining national attention. This paper addresses Rep. Mike Turner’s (Ohio) proposed amendments to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), 50 U.S. Code Appx. 501 et seq. which would federalize child custody cases in which the custodian is in military service. Also...
Read MoreEver wondered how to register for government contracting? Federal, state and local governments offer businesses the opportunity to sell billions of dollars worth of products and services. Many government agencies require that some percentage of their procurements be set aside for small businesses. Once you...
Read MoreSBA Small Business? You may take it for granted that your company is a “small business.” The distinction is important if you wish to register for government contracting as a small business. Once you register as a government contractor, you must adhere to...
Read MorePresident Obama recently signed the Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which appropriates funds for military activities of the Department of Defense and other national security programs. You may be asking yourself, “Why does this matter” Well, if you’re a small business and...
Read MoreCybersecurity is a sprawling topic that includes national, international, government, and private industry dimensions. More than 40 bills and resolutions with provisions related to cybersecurity have been introduced in the first session of the 112th Congress, including several proposing revisions to current laws. In the...
Read MoreMaryland Gun Purchase Law Maryland does not regulate the sale of rifles or shotguns and no permit is required to purchase a rifle or shotgun. Maryland does regulate the sale, transfer, rent and possession of regulated firearms, which consist of handguns and assault weapons. A...
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