WASHINGTON, DC — AUGUST 6, 2008 — Arent Fox partner Ronald H. Clark has been published in the latest edition of Aspatore Books' Inside the Minds series, contributing a chapter to Government Contracts Settlements and Negotiations. Ron’s chapter is titled “The False Claims Act: Strategic Considerations for Government Contract Negotiations.”

Aspatore's Inside the Minds series comprises a collection of books that provide readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives from the world's most respected companies nationwide. Each chapter's author is hand-picked by the Inside the Minds editorial board following an exhaustive selection process.

Government Contracts Settlements and Negotiations provides best practices for negotiating contract terms and settling disputes between government agencies, contractors, and commercial companies. Topics include frequently negotiated provisions, key players, and common liability issues involved in the process. Advice is given for successfully resolving various types of disputes through settlement, including bid protests, contract termination, and government defaults. This book also discusses strategies for planning defensively, avoiding common mistakes, and understanding the client's business goals in order to achieve a successful outcome.

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