Most government contracts include a Changes clause (notably, FAR 52.243-1), which grants the Government the right to order changes to the scope of the contractor’s work. That clause also entitles
Continue Reading Lesson Learned: Board Holds that Only the Contracting Officer Can Bind the GovernmentCDA Claim Series Wrap Up: Best Practices for Government Contactors
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 ContactorsPractical Litigation Strategies for CDA Claims
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 ClaimsMaterial Escalation: A Difficult Road to Recover Costs
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
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Navigating 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
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Evaluation Disputes: Protecting the Reputation of Government Contractors
Government 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
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Reminder: 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
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Upcoming Webinar: Contesting Erroneous CPARS Evaluations
I 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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COVID-19 and Government Contracting Best Practices: Part 3 – Government Response and Contract Management
COVID-19 or the Coronavirus is having an unprecedented and, frankly, previously unimaginable global impact. Please click here to visit Fox’s Coronavirus Resource Center for links to free webinars and articles
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COVID-19 and Government Contracting Best Practices: Part 2 – Recovering Extra Costs
COVID-19 or the Coronavirus is having an unprecedented and, frankly, previously unimaginable global impact. Please click here to visit Fox’s Coronavirus Resource Center for links to free webinars and articles
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