When filing a government contract claim based upon breach of express contract terms, there is a specific legal analysis that the courts use to validate such claims. When you decide to litigate or appeal the contracting officers’ final decision, be mindful that there is a difference between implied terms of a… Read more »
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) ruled against the Court of Federal Claims decision on a Request for Equitable Adjustment Claim (REA) against Agility Defense for increased cost under the provisions of FAR 16.503. The Appeals from the Claims Court was due to denial of a government… Read more »
When sellers in Colorado execute a business sale and purchase agreements or share and purchase agreements, there are certain key aspects that they must pay special attention to. Each sales contract may have different nuances but attorneys for each side will want to conduct their due diligence and understand the primary concerns… Read more »
Not understanding the rules that govern whether or not your company is a similarly situated small business can cost everyone the contract in a small business set aside size protest. Theodore P. Watson, Esq. Many small businesses will be faced with dissecting the most recent SBA Rule governing the Limitation… Read more »
What is a Non-Disclosure Agreement? When companies want to protect certain information from reaching the hands of the competition, they usually draft a Non Disclosure Agreement ( commonly referred to as A Confidential Disclosure Agreement (CDA)). The Non Disclosure Agreement is a contract between the disclosing party and the receiving… Read more »
When the government issues a termination of contract for default for default, preserving your rights to appeal is one of the first things that a federal contractor must consider. What are your options? If you want to termination of contract decision to be completely overturned, you may want to ask… Read more »
As a government contractor, or company seeking to buy a business where federal contracts are involved, you must consider the various implications you face given the federal regulations governing novation law and the sale of a business and assignment of contract issues. There are various legal nuances involved with assignment and… Read more »
Choosing the right forum and framing your appeals case correctly can save you thousands in unnecessary litigation costs. When a contracting officer denies a claim under the Contract Disputes Act, filing an appeal to the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) would be the next step. Not all claims appeal cases against… Read more »
Starting a business in Colorado has certain filing requirements with the Colorado SOS (Secretary of State). Depending on the type of business, you must make sure that you follow the basic legal requirements. Failure to do so will mean that your business is non-compliant. This could mean exposure to personal… Read more »
Avoid Costly Legal Mistakes When Drafting Your Colorado Limited Liability Operating Agreement What is an Operating Agreement A limited liability company operating agreement helps business owners to form the company with documentation about the business relationships between the partners. Without it, many business owners find themselves involved in costly litigation… Read more »