Evidence, Federal Contractors

Two Sides to Every Story: When Is Extrinsic Evidence Relevant to Interpreting the Scope of a Contractor Release?

Blank Rome LLP on 2/15/2024

When is it appropriate to consider “extrinsic evidence” of the parties’ intent when interpreting a contractor’s release of claims? A new decision out of the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (“ASBCA”), Sonabend Company...more

Preserve Your Claims by Preserving the Evidence

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 4/17/2023

A recent case out of Washington serves as a good reminder to preserve evidence that may be relevant to pending or future litigation. That includes not only evidence in the form of documents and electronic information, but...more

Eighth Circuit Analyzes Scope of FCA Liability Under Anti-Kickback Statute

Dorsey & Whitney LLP on 9/23/2022

On July 26, 2022, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion interpreting the standard for the causal link the government must show to establish that a “false or fraudulent” claim under the False Claims Act...more

OFCCP Codifies Procedures To Resolve Discrimination Claims

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP on 11/9/2020

The revised regulations cement the enforcement practices. The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs issued a Final Rule implementing changes to its enforcement process. The changes apply to the regulations of all...more

Evidence That Government Internally Considered Additional Modifications After the Parties Had Signed Earlier Modifications May...

Troutman Pepper on 5/10/2018

Meridian Eng’g Co. v. United States, 2018 U.S. App. LEXIS 7024 (Fed. Cir., Mar. 20, 2018) - Meridian Engineering Company (“Meridian”) was hired by the United States (“Government”) to construct flood control structures on...more

Recent Decision Underscores the Importance of Keeping Detailed and Accurate Daily Logs

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 5/20/2016

The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals’ (ASBCA) recent decision in Dick Pacific Constr. Co., Ltd, serves as an important reminder to federal construction contractors that keeping consistent and detailed daily logs is...more