Will the DOJ Clobber Your Company Next with $1.75 Million for Falsely Certifying Your Small Business Status After a Merger or Acquisition of a Government Contracting Business?

Avoid This Costly Mistake and Get Government Contracting Lawyers to Help Avoid this $1.75Million Error. Theodore P. Watson, Esq. The United States Government Handed Down a Hefty $1.75 million to settle civil fraud allegations that it and its subsidiaries improperly obtained government contracts that were set-aside for small businesses. The… Read more »

Challenging Civil Investigative Demand Requests

Challenging or Responding to a False Claims Act (FCA) Civil Investigative Demand (CID) From DOJ or OIG A Civil Investigative Demand (CID) is an administrative subpoena allowing federal government agencies to demand large amounts of information, documents, and even testimony from individuals, corporations and government contractors without formal court procedures…. Read more »

Tips From HUBZone Fraud & False Claims Act Whistleblower Attorneys

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 »

6 Things Contractors Should Be Aware of in False Claims Act Qui Tam Lawsuits

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 »

Tips for HUBZone Certification Requirements

By Theodore P. Watson, Esq. and Cheryl E. Adams, Esq.  HUBZone Certification Lawyers and Consultants.  The SBA HUBZone Certification Program Having an SBA HUBZone certification opens many doors for you as a contractor.  It is important to understand the requirements that you must fulfill in proposal submission, as well as… Read more »

What is the SBA HUBZone Certification Program – Reaping The Benefits

Compliance with the regulations and law can help you to avoid criminal liability for HUBZone fraud. As a small business, you can qualify for the SBA HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zone Program). This is a unique opportunity for small businesses to gain access to federal contracting dollars. In addition, Congress... Read more »