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The Small Business Jobs Act raises the stakes for fraudulent small businesses

Daniel J. Donohue
April 18, 2011 15:13

Do you think that small business contracts and subcontracts have been going to contractors that do not qualify as small businesses? If so, you may be interested in the new legislative changes... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

When pre-bid Q&A raises more questions than answers

Hal J. Perloff
April 16, 2011 22:05

Contractors bidding on federal contracts must take the leap of faith that they have accounted for all of the various elements that will affect the cost of their performance. But there's no need to do... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

The Contractor's Guide to Surviving a Government Shutdown, Part II

Steven A. Neeley Jr.
April 06, 2011 20:11

Once again, the government stands on the precipice of a shutdown. As the clock counts down—the deadline for a budget or another continuing resolution is midnight on Friday, April 8,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Where did the Contract Disputes Act go?

Walter A.I. Wilson
April 04, 2011 21:26

Title 41 of the U.S. Code holds many of the key laws governing contracts with the federal government. A four-year effort to organize this collection of public contract laws and remove "ambiguities,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Congressional Hearing on the Postal Service: "The Looming Crisis at USPS"

David P. Hendel
March 25, 2011 14:51

A new Congress heard testimony from a new Postmaster General and a panel of postal industry leaders on the state of the Postal Service at a hearing held on March 2, 2011.  Postmaster General... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Damages in spent nuclear fuel cases - who has what burden?

Michael A. Gatje
March 17, 2011 14:20

The standard for proving damages in spent nuclear fuel cases is becoming clearer.  As a result of delays in construction of the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository, nuclear utilities across... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Contractor debarred for inadequate payroll records

March 15, 2011 22:33

Contributed by Husch Blackwell Partner Terry L. Potter, Esq. Once again a contractor covered by the Davis-Bacon Act has been penalized for not maintaining adequate payroll records. In... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

HUBZone employees must reside in a HUBZone at the time of contract award

March 09, 2011 21:44

A recent bid protest decision by the United States Court of Federal Claims is a reminder that HUBZone small business concerns must monitor their compliance with SBA rules. In Mission Control... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Postal Service Contracting: Year in Review and Ahead

March 08, 2011 23:05

The major developments that impacted Postal Service contracting in 2010, and trends for 2011, are explored in this one-hour webinar now available on the Husch Blackwell LLP website. Topics... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Having Trouble Getting Paid? File a Claim - Here's How

March 04, 2011 20:34

Does the following scenario sound familiar?  The government adds work, changes the scope of work, or changes the conditions you face during performance.  You dutifully and diligently... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]