Covenant Not to Compete Definition & Colorado Non Compete Agreement Law

Non compete agreement clause definition, restrictive covenants, or a covenant not to compete in Colorado is a contract by the restricted party (e.g. an employee) not to engage in business activity that is in competition with the other, protected party (e.g. an employer).  The Colorado Non compete Statute can be mere restrictive covenants provision… Read more »

Contract Attorneys – How Can They Help?

Contract attorneys should  help you to anticipate problems and be able to draft proper terms or advise you on whether or not to execute the contract or even what constitutes a breach of contract. For example, when you are starting a new business, many entrepreneurs decide to draft contracts from the… Read more »

Affirmative Defenses to Breach of Contract Claims

Pleading the proper affirmative breach of contract defenses are important when another party files a case but you actually have a legal reason for not completing the contract. In contract litigation, there are certain affirmative breach of contract remedies you can assert at trial.   By proving viable contract defenses to the required… Read more »

Price Realism Analysis vs Price Reasonableness Evaluations in Bid Protests

Avoiding Confusion with FAR Price Reasonableness Determination and Price Realism Analysis Can Make the Difference in GAO Protest Outcomes. Price realism and price reasonableness are evaluation analysis theories that can cause confusion among government contractors when filing a bid protest.  Failure to understand the differences between price realism and price reasonableness can… Read more »

What is a Contract? Legal Binding Contract Terms and Definition

What is a contract? It is an agreement between two or more persons or entities which creates a legal obligation to do, or not do, a particular thing. In addition to having legally binding contract terms, a legally enforceable contract must have (i) a subject / offer, (ii) consideration, and (iii) two or more… Read more »

Breach of Contract Remedies

 Importance of Breach of Contract Remedies in a Lawsuit As a party to a contracts lawsuit, you can seek several remedies for breach of contract and damages. Sometimes the decision to file a case, or not, could depend on potentially available solutions. Also, when filing a lawsuit your complaint has… Read more »

What is Commercial Law?

Commercial litigation law entails the various aspects of business law that deals with the relationships between corporations, merchants and manufacturers, interstate trade and so on. What is Commercial Law? By definition commercial law includes carriage by land and sea; merchant shipping; guarantee; marine, fire, life, and accident insurance; bills of… Read more »

Bid Protest Intervention GAO or COFC – Who May Intervene?

Types of Bid Protest Intervention At the U.S. Court of Federal Claims adopts two types of bid  protest intervention. They are: intervention as of right or by permission of the court. In either case, you or your attorney must enter the case in a timely fashion. Who May Intervene? As a government… Read more »

How to Intervene or Defend in A Bid Protest?

Intervening Learning how to intervene and defend in a bid protest at GAO or Court of Federal Claims stems from a standing and litigation strategic plan.  Under 4 CFR 21, An intervenor in a bid protest is typically the awardee. There is much litigation on this very issue. Government contractors must take the… Read more »

FAR Best Value Trade Off Analysis Definition

Some contractors find it confusing when protesting the government’s best value trade off analysis. Without having a basic understanding of the agency’s discretion compared to what the procurement regulations require, your bid protest could be at risk. Get a second bite at the apple! Without a proper understanding, contractors quickly find… Read more »