WE ONLY REPRESENT BUSINESS IN CIVIL LITIGATION DEFENSE CASES When thinking about the civil litigation meaning, one must contrast a criminal defendant on trial as opposed to a civil defendant that is being for money damages or some other non-criminal sanction. Civil defense litigation law includes a variety of practice… Read more »
Theodore P. Watson, Esq.Watson & Associates, LLC professionals often serve as government contractor defense attorneys. when the Department of Justice (DOJ) or the Office of Inspector General ( OIG) comes knocking on your door. The importance of having a strong legal defense early in the investigation stage means having legal… Read more »
Failing to Comply with SBA Joint Venture Definition and Affiliation Rules Can Cost You the Contract. The SBA joint venture definition means two or more businesses joining forces for a profit. The effort is generally targeted to a specific project in federal contracting. In government contracting, the Small Business Administration (SBA)… 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 »
Understand the GSA Schedule Application Process and Whether it is a Good Business Decision As a government contractor, you want to first make sure that getting on a GSA schedule is in your best interest. Not all GSA Schedules generate substantial profits for every business. The first piece of advice… Read more »
Many government contractors struggle to understand their rights when the agency imposes a notice of termination for convenience or termination for default under the FAR. There are a myriad of situations that could amplify a contractor’s rights or, conversely, minimize them. Introduction The FAR termination for convenience clause is a crucial aspect… 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 »
Theodore P. Watson, Esq. When it comes to the famous limitations on subcontracting rules under FAR 52.219 and 13 CFR 125.6, small businesses find themselves making disastrous mistakes when they use a teaming partner or named subcontractor when bidding on federal government contracts. Many companies lose federal contracts due to… 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 »
What happens after Small Business Administration (SBA) receives a small business size standard protest or request for a formal size determination? Knowing the key points of a size protest can help a company to be responsive and not lose out on a possible victory by failing to adequately complete the… Read more »