Nationwide government contractor federal wire fraud conspiracy attorneys: The wire fraud elements under 18 USC Section 1343 are similar to the mail fraud statute. However, criminal charges require the government contract fraud lawyers to show that you used an interstate telephone, fax or some other form of “wire” to further the… Read more »
Navigating government contracts can be a confusing process. Discover the key statutes and regulations surrounding False Claims Act and Be Prepared to Defend Against Federal Charges. The False Claims Act (FCA), 31 USC 3729 -3733 originally enacted in 1863, is a piece of federal legislation that establishes civil liability for… Read more »
What is the government contract fraud investigation process? By understanding the basic rules of engagement, federal contractors can minimize criminal liability and hefty fines. By Theodore Watson, Esq. The procurement fraud investigation process often starts at the contracting officer (CO) level either during the award or performance stages. Under FAR Part… Read more »
Is Your Company Prepared to Really Compete for GSA One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services / GSA OASIS Contracts? Proactive Preparation and Strategic Planning Beats the Competition Every Time. Many federal government contractors find themselves losing OASIS opportunities every time but somehow cannot pinpoint why they lose OASIS small business… Read more »
Author: Cheryl Adams, Esq. You know your firm has the best product on the market. You should be able to win that lucrative government contract. But when the solicitation is issued, you find the requirements for domestic suppliers make you ineligible to bid. Your product is excluded. Should you throw… Read more »
When it comes to suspension and debarment from government contracts, companies should follow the basic ten commandments to reduce an adverse decision when responding to a proposed suspension debarment notice. Show That Your Company is a Responsible Government Contractor When responding to contractor debarment and suspension notices, the critical point… Read more »
Service Disabled Veteran Small Business and Its Owners Pay to Pay $335,000 and Possibly $250 Million to Resolve False Claims and SDVOSB Fraud and CID False Claims Act Liability and Conspiracy Criminal Charges – Protect Your Company. The DOJ and other law enforcement agencies are aggressively seeking out small businesses for fraud… Read more »
By virtue of congressional mandates and FAR regulations for small business firms, and under the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the Small Business Administration regulations (SBA) has made recent changes to various SBA affiliation rules that regulate government contracts for small businesses including those set aside for designated SBA programs and… Read more »
Companies that engage with government contracts overseas should be well aware of the harsh penalties associated with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations (FCPA). Getting your internal staffed trained and executives aware of the steep fines and disruption of the business reputation can save you from unnecessary litigation, civil and criminal… Read more »