This is the third blog in a series on the False Claims Act (FCA), 31 USC §§ 3729, et seq., which targets any person that knowingly submits false claims for payment or false statements material to false claims to the US government.
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Continue Reading FCA 101: Knowledge“What are my chances?” This is the most common question clients ask when considering whether…
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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…
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Continue Reading Material Escalation: A Difficult Road to Recover CostsNavigating the Business Risks Associated with the Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate
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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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Continue Reading Reminder: Fox Rothschild VIRTUAL Federal Contracts Symposium Starts MondayAbout this Blog
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.