By Theodore P. Watson, Esq Federal Contract Qui Tam Defense Lawyers. A Qui Tam lawsuit involving United States government contracts can be a traumatic experience. There are many targeted individuals and contractors who end up with guilty verdicts in criminal cases or paying thousands or millions in civil fines without even… Read more »
If you are planning on filing a Qui Tam lawsuit, the following information may help you to better understand the basics and ground rules. Understanding what is a Qui Tam Relator is critical before hiring an attorney. As a government contractor, having the expertise on your team to defend against… Read more »
Theodore P Watson, Esq. A federal contractor under investigation or indictment can be charged with defrauding the Government by knowingly providing goods that were procured in violation of the Buy American Act (BAA) and the U.S. Trade Agreements Act. BAA compliance laws are in place to protect jobs in the… Read more »
Act quickly if you are under investigation or worried about violating Buy American Act BAA compliance requirements. Theodore P Watson, Esq – Practice Leader This section is only written to provide information to small businesses and larger federal government contractors regarding common issues and questions raised about the Buy American Act… Read more »
Do you know the signs of being under federal investigation by the federal government? When investigators contact you, or agents serve you with a civil investigative demand. (CID) or a federal subpoena request, or you receive a DOJ target letter, you must be very careful of how you proceed next…. Read more »
When you or your company has been targeted as part of a federal investigation, your life and business operations as you know it can change significantly. If you are a government contractor subject to criminal charges or investigated for violation of the False Claims Act, kickbacks, SBA Fraud or some… Read more »
Your Company May Have A Unique Process that Can Avoid Liability. If Your Company is Under a DOJ Investigation for Buy American Act Fraud or False Claims in a Federal Government Contract Call Our BBA Defense Attorneys Immediately. The past and new administrations have placed a unique focus on both… Read more »
When submitting a government bid, companies may incorrectly guess that they do not have to comply with the Buy American Act requirements because their products meet the exception requirements. However, that guess could end up being a costly mistake causing your company to lose the contract in a bid protest…. Read more »