Government Shutdown Survival Checklist What should your organization be thinking about, and do you REALLY understand your rights? Introduction Federal. Government. Shutdown. Three words that are likely to stir…
When False Claims Cause Contractual Damages: Pursuing Parallel Qui Tam and Breach Claims, and the Public Disclosure Conundrum J. Taylor Benson, EXCELL CONSULTING INTERNATIONAL, INC. / BENSON LAW…
A construction contractor was awarded a multi-million dollar contract to complete a project on a U.S. military base and ultimately encountered a multitude of problems throughout the…
INTRODUCTION Two major developments in 2016 have altered the scope of both liability and damages under the False Claims Act (“FCA”). First, the Supreme Court has endorsed…
The Freedom of Information Act INTRODUCTION The Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) is an effective tool for government contractors in researching government programs and activities, as…
Similar to the prior “Are you Prepared for Government Contracting?” newsletter, this post will expand on the fundamental principles Contractors should know and understand going into a…
As a follow-on to our previous newsletter, we will be posting a 10-part series addressing Government Contracting Fundamentals that every Government Contractor should know. Accordingly, we encourage…
PART III: DOL Issues Final Rule for Mandatory Paid Sick Leave FINAL RULE ON PAID SICK LEAVE The United States Department of Labor (DOL) recently released its…
INTRODUCTION Value Engineering Change Proposals (VECPs) incentivize prime construction contractors to voluntarily submit proposals to identify ways the Federal Government can reduce costs. In turn, if the…
INTRODUCTION If you work with Services Contracts – especially INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, SYSTEMS ENGINEERING or TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES AND/OR OTHER KNOWLEDGE-BASED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES – you need to read…
