Charles Blanchard

3 days ago | jdsupra.com | Aron C. Beezley |Charles Blanchard |Nathaniel J. Greeson

When participating in a government procurement process, understanding the rules governing bid protests is crucial. For contractors engaging with the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), strict procedural guidelines must be followed to challenge a solicitation, evaluation, or contract award. Here’s what you need to know about filing a bid protest with MWAA. All bid protests must be formally addressed to the vice president of the Office of Supply Chain Management (OSCM).

Jan 27, 2025 | arnoldporter.com | John Barker |Charles Blanchard |Ronald Lee |Soo-Mi Rhee

On January 15 and 16, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published two interim final rules (IFR) aimed at reducing the risk that countries of concern obtain the most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models and advanced computing items. The first IFR is known as the Framework for AI Diffusion and may be referred to as the Diffusion rule. The second IFR may be referred to as the Presumption rule.

Jan 9, 2025 | whereyat.com | Charles Blanchard

Best Things to Do in New Orleans for January 9-12 Weekend https://www.nowfe.com/ella-brennan-award-gala Visit the Four Seasons Hotel on January 9 in your best cocktail attire for the 2025 Ella Brennan Lifetime Achievement in Hospitality Award Gala, honoring this year's recipient Dickie Brennan. Dickie Brennan is the owner and managing partner of Dickie Brennan & Company, who will be honored this year for his outstanding contributions to culinary culture and heritage within New Orleans.

Jan 9, 2025 | whereyat.com | Charles Blanchard

Best Things to Do in New Orleans for January 9-12 Weekend https://www.nowfe.com/ella-brennan-award-gala Visit the Four Seasons Hotel on January 9 in your best cocktail attire for the 2025 Ella Brennan Lifetime Achievement in Hospitality Award Gala, honoring this year's recipient Dickie Brennan. Dickie Brennan is the owner and managing partner of Dickie Brennan & Company, who will be honored this year for his outstanding contributions to culinary culture and heritage within New Orleans.

Dec 11, 2024 | whereyat.com | Charles Blanchard

16 Great Acts at the New Orleans Jazz Museum On January 16-18, the New Orleans Jazz Museum at 400 Esplanade Ave. will hold an entertaining and educational celebration of jazz and blues history at the Cigar Box Guitar Festival. The name of the festival refers to the makeshift instruments built from cigar boxes, which proved crucial to the early development of music in the blues and jazz genres.