Theodore P Watson. Are you a CEO or small business government contractor facing criminal or civil charges related to government contract fraud? Do you need help navigating the complex legal process of complying with Subpoena Duces Tecum (SDT)? Our team of experienced federal government contractor fraud defense lawyers is here… Read more »
How to Avoid Costly Mistakes When Responding to Federal Subpoenas. A federal subpoena is a legal document issued by the federal government to compel an individual or organization to provide relevant evidence in a criminal case. The government (DOJ, FBI or OIG) can be used to demand documents, testimony from… Read more »
What is the Purpose of Suspension and Debarment Actions? The suspension and debarment process is set in place to protect the government from fraud, waste, and abuse in Federal procurement and other non-government contract programs. Suspension and debarment of government contractors or individuals exclude the person or company from doing… 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 »
As a federal government contractor, your goal should always be to avoid falling under the agency’s debarred definition. The information below is meant to provide basic information and to help contractors or individuals decide what their next steps should be. The ramifications for the company are serious and sometimes cause… 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 Contractor Fraud Defense Lawyer? Federal government contract fraud prosecutors are 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 the… 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 »
Suspension Meaning and Definition Suspension of government contractors usually means that the agency has reasonable evidence to believe that the a contractor or individual has created some level of risk to taxpayer dollars. The suspension of government contractors and other suppliers is a common process used to protect the best… Read more »