by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Sep 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
The fifth amendment to the U.S. Constitution states that “[no person] shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself…” The Supreme Court has stated that “the rule against drawing adverse inferences from a defendant’s silence in criminal... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Aug 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
In a recent size appeal filed at the Small Business Administration Office of Hearings and Appeals (“OHA”), the Office made it clear that a vaguely worded email that does not explicitly state it is a protest and ask for specific relief, will not be considered to be a... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Aug 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Court of Federal Claims recently considered whether and under what circumstances, the government may cancel a Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) part 15 procurement and start over from scratch. Seventh Dimension, LLC v. United States, No. 21-2275C (Fed. Cl.... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Aug 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Just as a contractor may submit a claim arising from a government contract, so too may the government file a claim against a contractor in a variety of situations. An agency may (but is not required) to issue a demand letter requiring action by the contractor by a... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Aug 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
By Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant Under the right set of circumstances, the government will not be liable for obstructions to the performance of contracts resulting from its public and general acts as the sovereign. JE Dunn Const. Co, ASBCA No. 62936, April 25,...