To prove a False Claim under the False Claims Act (FCA), the government or relator must establish three elements:
Falsity;
Knowledge; and
Materiality.
In this blog post, we will explore the Falsity element. The FCA does not define “false,” but courts have established two types of falsity that can create…
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Continue Reading Don’t Miss the Fifth Annual Federal Contracts Symposium October 21-22The Future of DOD Cybersecurity Is Here – The CMMC 2.0 Proposed Rule
On August 15, 2024, the Department of Defense (DOD) announced the much-anticipated Proposed Rule that…
Continue Reading The Future of DOD Cybersecurity Is Here – The CMMC 2.0 Proposed RuleLesson Learned: Board Holds that Only the Contracting Officer Can Bind the Government
Most government contracts include a Changes clause (notably, FAR 52.243-1), which grants the Government the…
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This is the eighth (and last) of an eight-part series addressing cutting-edge strategies for Certified Claims under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA). Certified Claims are the primary avenue available to…
Continue Reading CDA Claim Series Wrap Up: Best Practices for Government ContactorsSBA Recognizes Inflation in Size Standards, Eligibility for 8(a) and EDWOSB Programs
This month it becomes easier to qualify for and remain in the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) programs as a direct result of high inflation over the last year. Notably, the…
Continue Reading SBA Recognizes Inflation in Size Standards, Eligibility for 8(a) and EDWOSB ProgramsThis is the third of an eight-part series addressing cutting-edge strategies for Certified Claims under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA). Certified Claims are the primary avenue available to government contractors…
Continue Reading Practical Litigation Strategies for CDA ClaimsIn a post earlier this year, I discussed a significant split between the Court of Federal Claims (COFC) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO). GAO has long held that email…
Continue Reading Contractor Alert: GAO Reaffirms Position on Late Email ProposalsThe annual inflation rate in the United States rose 7% in 2021, its highest rate since 1982. The construction industry has not been immune from this general trend, with steel…
Continue Reading Material Escalation: A Difficult Road to Recover CostsNavigating the Business Risks Associated with the Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate
President Biden recently issued Executive Order No. 14042 requiring covered federal contractors ensure that their employees are fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 unless an employee otherwise requests, and receives an accommodation…
Continue Reading Navigating the Business Risks Associated with the Federal Contractor Vaccine MandateGovernment contractors may face performance evaluations by federal agencies that erroneously or capriciously capture the efficacy of their work, at times by seemingly arbitrary standards. These evaluations can hobble key…
Continue Reading Evaluation Disputes: Protecting the Reputation of Government ContractorsReminder: Fox Rothschild VIRTUAL Federal Contracts Symposium Starts Monday
A quick reminder that Fox Rothschild (Virtual) Federal Contract Symposium starts this Monday (October 5).
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After careful consideration, we elected hold the…
Continue Reading Reminder: Fox Rothschild VIRTUAL Federal Contracts Symposium Starts MondayI am excited to host this upcoming Webinar on Protecting the Reputation of Government Contractors by Challenging Erroneous CPARS Evaluations.
The Webinar goes Live on Wednesday, August 19 at …
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Authored by attorneys in the firm’s Federal Government Contracts & Procurement Practice, this blog addresses current and future issues affecting federal contractors and procurement professionals in both the Washington, D.C., area and throughout the United States.