A partnership in business is the relationship formed between two or more persons who carry on a business or trade for a profit. A complete definition of a partnership agreement is determined on a state by state basis within the state statutes. Regardless of whether you have a business partnership agreement in place,… Read more »
A recent SBA procurement fraud schemes and corruption case resulted in four retired and one active-duty Army National Guard official pleading guilty to their role in procurement fraud crimes under the SBA 8(a) Program. The result and consequences of procurement fraud and corruption ended in the award of millions of dollars… Read more »
As a contractor doing business with the federal government, there is often the question of whether there is a breach of contract claims against the government. Whether the answer is yes or no is left to the court. However, before you reach this phase you must first understand the basics… Read more »
Contractors can claim mistake of fact in bid claims against the federal government. When arguing that there was a mistake in bid, a contractor can either raise a mutual mistake of fact (both contractor and government made a mistake in drafting the agreement) or unilateral mistake of fact (contractor mistake)… Read more »
Government contracting agencies will often have you sign a release of all claims under the contract. Contractors must be careful in understanding what exactly signing a waiver of claims means. Avoid Costly legal mistakes when signing government contract changes that contain release of claims clauses. When bringing a contract claim… Read more »
When Do You Qualify for Quantum Meruit Claim Recovery in Federal Government Contract Claims Against the Federal Government? If you have a written contract, this can be a tricky undertaking. Filing quantum meruit claims against the federal government can be confusing to businesses and individuals. Understanding what quantum meruit damages… Read more »
Are you considering a mineral rights or similar lease from the government on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCSLA)? It is crucial to understand your potential liabilities and obligations that may arise from provisions not specifically stated in the contract and when you may have a breach of contract claim against… Read more »
Breach of Duty Good Faith and Fair Dealings Standard In a recent decision, Metcalf Construction Company v. United States, the Federal Circuit appeared to relax the standard needed to find a breach of the expressed covenants of good faith and fair dealing with government contracts. Government contractors seeking to litigate… Read more »
Complex commercial litigation attorneys deal with high-stakes and a wide array of litigation rules and procedure. Businesses often engage in disputes where the outcome involves large amounts of money, misuse of intellectual property, fraud and deceptive trade practices or even complex employee disputes. Individuals may need defense in complex commercial… Read more »
When submitting government proposals, getting a fair and reasonable price in government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) is a highly contested issue. You have to avoid costly mistakes of assuming that the lowest price offeror should get the award or that the government has more than likely conducted… Read more »