The coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic has caused hardship to many employers and employees and is likely to continue to do so in the near future. In response, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES...more
The coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic has not - at this time - resulted in a federal government shutdown. To the contrary, on March 22, 2020, the Department of Defense's (DoD) acquisition arm has urged industry firms to...more
Teammates pursuing federal contracts should draft their teaming agreements with care to avoid unintended consequences.
The Pitfalls of Non-Specific Teaming Agreements -
Among other issues, teammates cannot...more
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Teammates who pursue a federal contract should agree up front and in detail regarding their respective obligations if the contract is awarded. Only agreeing to negotiate specific terms after an agency award is unlikely to...more
When selling a business, the owner must balance deal certainty, tax consequences, speed, regulatory clearances, third party consents and liability allocation. ...more
Automatic spending cuts caused by “sequestration” went into effect on March 1, 2013, after the federal Government could not avoid or further delay sequestration as Congress and the President had agreed during January of 2013....more