When your or your company is involved in a federal government investigation, you must realize the sometimes not so obvious risks that arise during the course of the investigation. Making the right decision up front is crucial. If you are a federal contractor, you can run the risk of having… 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 »
By Leanna Ajour A contingent or contingency fee is any fee for services provided where the fee is payable only if there is a result. In government contracts, that fee for a favorable result is likely a percentage value of a contract successfully acquired. In the commercial sector, it’s not only… Read more »
The first thing that you should know when you are subject to a federal government investigation is that you should cooperate with law enforcement agencies. Each federal agency has a significant amount of resources and although it may not be clear whether you are a target initially, it does not… Read more »
Government Contractor Fraud Civil or Criminal Theodore P Watson. Government Contractor Fraud Lawyer. Without Experience with Procurement Regulations and Federal Procurement Law, Your Criminal Case Could be in Jeopardy. As Federal Government Contractor Fraud Lawyers, We Work With Local Criminal Defense Attorneys in All States to Gain an Advantage in… Read more »
Government contractors that have the employee sign confidentiality agreements that limit the employee’s ability to report procurement fraud, waste, and abuse; or any level of nondisclosure must beware of the disastrous and painful consequences of bidding on federal government contracts. Companies should have their attorneys review the existing agreements for… 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 »
The federal government has decided that using the FAR best value procurement system when evaluating requests for proposals maximizes the level of performance after award. Instead of focusing on solely the pricing aspect of a proposal, the government can use a combination of source selection process tools and approaches. The… Read more »
Compared to regularly solicited proposals by the federal government, writing FAR Part 15.6 unsolicited proposals can be a daunting process. Further filing a bid protest regarding the agency’s improper rejection of your unsolicited proposal can be that much more difficult. However, the US Federal Circuit Court of Appeals outlined the… 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 »