How to Avoid Costly Mistakes When Responding to Federal Subpoenas. If you are a government contractor or health care industry professional or CEO served with a corporate or individual notice, you should understand the general information below. Seek help from an attorney before making serious mistakes. Subpoena definition and meaning:… Read more »
Theodore P Watson, Government Contractor Defense Attorney. Government Contractors Charged With White Collar Crimes Face Serious Fines and Potential Jail Time. Having an Experience White Collar Lawyer That Also Understands Federal Government Contracting is Critical to Getting a Favorable Outcome. Not all Local Criminal Defense Counsel have this Unique Experience… Read more »
Government Wire Fraud Conspiracy Lawyers and Required Proof for Conspiracy to Commit Fraud The federal wire fraud statute 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… Read more »
What is a Federal Indictment? Can a Defendant in a Government Contractor Fraud Case Get an Indictment Overturned? Theodore P. Watson. Federal indictments from a grand jury in a federal criminal case involving federal government contractors and defendants in those cases is the formal process where federal law enforcement like… Read more »
What Happens After Indictment of Government Contractors? Getting a Grand Jury Indictment in a Criminal Case Involving Federal Contracts Does Not Automatically Mean that You Are Guilty. The Question Becomes What Are You Options? What Happens After Indictment But Before a Criminal Trial. Below are but a Few Potential Outcomes…. Read more »
Theodore P. Watson, Esq. If you are a federal government contractor or individual facing potential federal criminal charges in a case involving federal contracts, you may have already received a federal target letter from the DOJ’s office, OIG, or some other federal law enforcement offices. This is to be taken… Read more »
What Does It Mean to Be Indicted in a Federal Case? When a federal agent, inspector general, or U.S. Attorney uses the word “indicted” in connection with you or your company, it feels like a verdict. For federal contractors, healthcare providers, and other executives involved in federal programs, that one… Read more »
Establishing and proving Federal False Claims Act elements and defenses in government investigations and litigation can make the difference in winning or being an open target for prison time or hefty civil fines. The False Claims Act, 31 USC 3729, is the government’s favorite legal tool to prosecute and impose… Read more »
By Theodore P Watson, Esq– Government Contract Whistleblower Attorney (Defense). Qui Tam Lawsuits can ruin a federal contractor’s future and shut companies down if not defended correctly. The Qui Tam defense attorneys at Watson & Associates, LLC aggressively defend small businesses and large DOD contractors doing business with the federal government… Read more »
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 »