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 »
Without Attorneys WIth Actual HUBZone and Government Contracts Experience, Your Chances of Being Indicted or Ultimately Convicted Skyrockets. Avoid Criminal and Civil Liability for HUBZone Fraud and False Claims Act Violations. Criminal charges for HUBZone Procurement Program fraud are on the rise. OIG and DOJ seem to have increased their… 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 »
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 »
Avoid Costly Mistakes Made By Government Contractors in OIG Investigations. Theodore P. Watson, Esquire. As it relates to government contracting and federal procurement, various agencies have Office of Investigations departments ( SBA IG) investigation, VA OIG, and DOJ OIG investigations), otherwise known as the Office of Inspector General (OIG), that… Read more »
Act quickly if you are under investigation or worried about violating Buy American Act BAA certification 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… Read more »
What is the government contract fraud investigation process? By understanding the basic rules of engagement, federal contractors can minimize criminal liability and hefty fines. By Theodore Watson, Esq. The procurement fraud investigation process often starts at the contracting officer (CO) level either during the award or performance stages. Under FAR Part… Read more »
Do You Have the Right Government Contract Fraud Defense Lawyer? Federal government contract fraud prosecutors have been pursuing defendants at full speed in the last 5-7 years. The companies involved are alleged to have committed a series of procurement fraud activities. The criminal defendants, which could be the company, or… Read more »