​Many companies in the United States industrial base rely on foreign investment for financial health and expansion. This is called Foreign Ownership, Control, or Interest (FOCI). This is of little concern in the general commercial world, but when that company is a government contractor it may suddenly become more complicated. Generally, the federal government is happy to allow such relationships, but only when the interests align. We’ll discuss how to know if FOCI is present and what happens when it is.
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Speaker: Ian Patterson, Federal Contract Attorney, Schoonover & Moriarty, LLC
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Ian is an experienced federal contracts attorney and enthusiastic advocate for his clients. His background in chemistry gives him a unique eye for projects involving technical subject matter. He has an engaging personality and strives to provide unbiased and understandable advice to his clients.
Ian assists clients with issues unique to federal contractors, including Federal Acquisition Regulation compliance and bid protests. He also counsels on issues relating to the various contracting programs administered by the Small Business Administration, including 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB.
Ian is also engaged in the larger federal contracting community. He testified before a Congressional committee regarding small business contracting issues and has been quoted in articles reporting on federal contracting issues. He also takes his show on the road; presenting at various industry events.
What: Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI) Webinar
When: Thursday, October 3rd, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. MDT
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Where: Online
Cost: FREE