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 »
Theodore P. Watson, Esq. (Federal Government Procurement Fraud Attorney) Government procurement fraud schemes with any federal contract can create a nightmare for company owners and employees. Several procuring agencies must guard taxpayer dollars and ensure that the procurement process and the performance of contracts are all done with integrity and… Read more »
By: Theodore P. Watson, Esq. Companies doing business with the federal government should be aware that a violation of the rule against doing business with an inverted domestic corporation is alive and well. If you are a company with various aspects of the company operating overseas, you should carefully review… 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 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 »
Federal government contractors interested in participating in the DOD Mentor Protege Programs may want to get acquainted the new rules. There some slight twists to the SBA’s new regulations that both mentors and proteges should be familiar with Under 13 CFR 125.9 and 13 CFR 124.520 Although simply put in the… Read more »
Theodore P. Watson, Esq. Historically Underutilized Business Zones / HUBZone joint venture rules are very specific and can be complex. The Small Business Administration (SBA) has initiated some new twists to the joint venture regulations that your company should be aware of. Failure to follow them can lead a small business… Read more »
Many small businesses think about getting into the SBA Mentor- Protégé Program. However, to become a mentor, they must first meet the SBA mentor definition. The program is in place to help small businesses to be able to secure federal government projects with the aid of a business mentor that… Read more »
To effectively respond to, or negotiate the government’s suspension or debarment actions under FAR 9.4, it is important for contractors to understand the underlying legal and policy principles when doing business with the government. Without understanding the reasons for the rule, a contractor will almost always fail to target the… Read more »
Are you selling products to the federal government legally from Buy American Act countries or Trade Agreements Act countries. Our Lawyers Help Clients Nationwide to Minimize or Avoid Costly Mistakes, Hefty Fines, and Jail Time When Facing Trade Agreements TAA Compliant Deficiencies and Buy American Act Investigations. Federal Law Enforcement… Read more »