Analysis: accountability of foreign contractors challenged

Congress is looking for ways to make sure foreign contractors follow U.S. laws and regulations. Alan Chvotkin, Executive Vice President and Counsel at the...

Congress is looking for ways to make sure foreign contractors follow U.S. laws and regulations. Just last week the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee approved a bill that will require foreign companies working on government contracts to consent to personal jurisdiction in the U.S. Federal courts for civil action or criminal prosecution related to alleged wrongdoing in connection with the contracts. Joining us with the latest is Alan Chvotkin, Executive Vice President and Counsel at the Professional Services Council.

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