The government shutdown could impact the amount of claims or equitable adjustments submitted by contractors. However, as for any claim under the Contract Disputes Act, businesses must be aware that such claims must be directly related to the contract itself. A common issue that will arise is the ability of contractors to pay their… Read more »
Contractors often face harsh consequences when filing federal government Contract Disputes Act (CDA) claims against the government. Despite getting the benefit of your work, the contracting officer (CO) will often deny your claim just because the claim itself did not meet the CDA requirements or you did not provide the… Read more »
When looking at the government contract process for submitting claims, or you decide to file claims against the federal government, there are certain best practices and approaches that you must adhere to. Failure to follow them can tempt the Contracting Officer (CO) to try to negotiate the actual amount downwards or it… Read more »
If you are a government contractor, learning how to assess breach of contract damages in government claims is critical to recovering all damages that your company deserves. For example, you can bring suit for breach of contract under the Contract Disputes Act in the Court of Federal Claims (COFC.) You… Read more »
On the issue of False Claims Act liability, there are varying opinions about the liability of the main contractor for a subcontractor. The bottom line is that both prime contractors and independent contractors can be liable under the Federal False Claims Act. The DOJ and various agency IG offices have… Read more »
According to the Federal News Network “Nearly 40% of the federal cancelled contracts that President Donald Trump’s administration claims to have canceled as part of its signature cost-cutting program aren’t expected to save the government any money, the administration’s own data shows.” The Department of Government Efficiency, run by Trump adviser… Read more »
What Government Contractors and Healthcare Providers Need to Know Your entire criminal case could be thrown out if there is an unlawful and unconstitutional search warrant executed in your case. When the FBI, DOJ, or other federal agencies execute a search warrant at your business, office, or home, the stakes… Read more »
Facing a Federal False Claims Act (FCA) investigation or lawsuit puts businesses, government contractors, and healthcare providers in a difficult position. The decision to settle or litigate your case is complex and stressful, and there is no perfect answer. While settling may seem like the safest route, it comes with… Read more »
Understanding how much the federal government can go after you for in False Claims Act penalties is essential when deciding your next steps in a civil or criminal case. The more you understand criminal penalties and civil FCA fines, the better you can work with your False Claims Act attorney… Read more »
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 »