ARE YOU A GOVERNMENT CONTRACTOR FACING FEDERAL CONSPIRACY CHARGES TO DEFRAUD THE US? Federal prosecutors going after government contractors frequently use federal conspiracy charges against a potential defendant even if the case is weak. Contractors – Be AWARE OF PROSECUTORS’ DEADLY WEAPON under federal law Title 18 Section 371 of… Read more »
If you are a government contractor facing a criminal investigation or indictment, you must be aware that under Title 18 USC 1001 where it is a crime to knowingly and willfully make any materially false statements, fictitious or fraudulent statements or representation to the government. Even if you committed no… Read more »
If you are planning on filing a Qui Tam lawsuit, the following information may help you to better understand the basics and ground rules. Understanding what is a Qui Tam Relator is critical before hiring an attorney. As a government contractor, having the expertise on your team to defend against… Read more »
Theodore P Watson, Esq. A federal contractor under investigation or indictment can be charged with defrauding the Government by knowingly providing goods that were procured in violation of the Buy American Act (BAA) and the U.S. Trade Agreements Act. BAA compliance laws are in place to protect jobs in the… Read more »
Act quickly if you are under investigation or worried about violating Buy American Act BAA certification compliance requirements. Theodore P Watson, Esq – Practice Leader This section is only written to provide information to small businesses and larger federal government contractors regarding common issues and questions raised about the Buy American… Read more »
As a federal government contractor or employee, your goal should always be to avoid falling under the agency’s debarred meaning. 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… Read more »
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 »
Understand the SDVOSB certification rules when your status challenged in a bid protest or you may lose millions in government contracts. One of the most challenging experiences as a service disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB business) is to defend against the status of your company in a bid protest. There… Read more »
Not Meeting SDVOSB Requirements Can Cause You to Lose Government Contracts and Become Subject to SDVOSB Fraud Criminal Penalties. Sometimes Even the Simplest of Mistakes Can Still Trigger Indictment by the DOJ of OIG. One of the common issues in getting small business SDVOSB certification is proving that you are in… Read more »
There is no nice way to explain the federal investigation process. Individuals, corporations and even unintended third parties are fair game. Federal prosecutors are here to build a criminal case. Sometimes the facts during a federal criminal investigation can point to you. Nevertheless, always remember that those who may at… Read more »