by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | May 8, 2018 | False Claims Act
Two new Department of Justice (“DOJ”) Memoranda could have a potential impact on Civil False Act Claims cases, as well as other civil enforcement cases. The two memos are: Memorandum from Michael D. Granston, Director, Commercial Litigation Branch, Fraud Section,... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Apr 30, 2018 | Uncategorized
The General Services Administration (“GSA”) announced on April 26, 2018 that it will require that multiple award schedule contractors accept the bilateral Commercial Supplier Agreements (“CSA”) modification through a “refresh” of the contract. This change is described... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Apr 24, 2018 | Claims and Remedies
Once again, a contractor was barred from raising future claims on a contract where the same contractor had executed a final release that included no reservations or exceptions, the government had made final payment, and none of the limited situations for re-opening... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Apr 17, 2018 | Basic Principles/Authority to Contract
The General Services Administration (“GSA”) issued a new rule that makes it considerably easier for GSA Schedule contractors to supply “non-schedule” materials and services, which are now referred to as “Order-Level Materials” or “OLM”. 83 Fed. Reg 3275 (Jan. 24,... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Apr 10, 2018 | Government Contracting
This blog recently discussed the limits of the use of the Changes Clause in a contract, noting that the clauses at Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) 52.243-1 through FAR 52.243-7 (Changes) are limited to the specific changed situations described in each clause,...