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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 Contactors

This 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 Claims

The 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 Costs

When a contractor delivers goods to the government that do not conform to the precise requirements of the contract, the results are usually . . . not goodWhen
Continue Reading Accept No Imitations: Contractor Cannot Recover for Claim Based on Brand Name Products

Government contractors are frequently faced with the situation where they are owed additional time or are entitled to damages from the government on a contract.  For example, the government
Continue Reading Should I File a Claim or an REA on my Government Contract?

Today, we have a question for our federal construction readers — If your project is operating within an anticipated budget, are you still entitled to the additional costs associated with
Continue Reading Contractor Tips: Differing Site Conditions Claims – Focus on Actual Costs Incurred

After filing a claim under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA), the contracting officer may notify you that a final decision will be issued within “X” days after certain pre-conditions are
Continue Reading Government Cannot Make Contractors Jump through Hoops for a Final Decision