In government construction contracting, a general contractor often litigates contract disputes about construction scope of work changes but often finds out after thousands in litigation costs, that it has either failed to follow FAR procedure or took a substandard technical approach to get paid. For large federal projects, the risk of… Read more »
Are you considering a mineral rights or similar lease from the government on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCSLA)? It is crucial to understand your potential liabilities and obligations that may arise from provisions not specifically stated in the contract and when you may have a breach of contract claim against… Read more »
Keep A Record of All Oustanding Claims Invoices Seeking Payment From The Federal Government When seeking payment for an outstanding claim invoice or claims from the federal government, you want to keep a copy of all invoices submitted. This is especially true for invoices over $100,000.00. Small businesses and large… Read more »
Anti Kickback Statute Resolving Challenges of Fraud and Penalties The Federal Anti-Kickback Statute, cf. 42 USC1320a-7b(b), is a criminal law making it a felony to knowingly and willfully offer, pay, solicit, or receive remuneration, directly or indirectly, in order to induce business that is reimbursable under any federal healthcare program,… Read more »
Resolve Invoice Problems With the Government in a Cost -Effective Way What is the Prompt Payment Act? The Federal Prompt Payment Act (PPA), 31 USC 3901-3905 is a federal law in the United States that was enacted to ensure that government contractors are paid promptly for their services and goods provided… Read more »
When it comes to commercial litigation, as a CEO and business owner, you often think that being able to call an attorney gives you a piece of mind to sleep at night. Although there is some comfort and truth to this, the question really becomes what can you do now so… Read more »
Many government contractors struggle to understand their rights when the agency imposes a notice of termination for convenience or FAR termination for default clause. There are a myriad of situations that could amplify a contractor’s rights or, conversely, minimize them. What is the Termination for Convenience FAR Clause The termination… Read more »
When it comes to terminations for convenience in federal government contracting, the staggering statistics of cases filed at the Court of Federal Claims (COFC) should make contractors aware that the government does in fact deny claims in your final settlement proposal. Termination for convenience settlement costs become huge disputes primarily… Read more »
When a healthcare provider, hospital executive, pharmaceutical company, or physician faces allegations under 18 U.S.C. § 1349, the situation demands serious legal intervention. Health care fraud conspiracy charges can devastate reputations, careers, and companies. As experienced defense attorneys, we aim to explain what constitutes conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud, what… Read more »
The Stakes of a Healthcare Fraud Investigation Not Going In Your Favor? The Information Below Can Avoid Jail Time and Hefty Fines. Facing a federal investigation or federal indictment for healthcare fraud can be your company’s most critical legal challenge. Whether you are a hospital, pharmaceutical firm, physician practice group,… Read more »