by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Oct 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
There is a long-standing rule in government contracting known as “contra preferentem” (against the drafter) which states that where there is an ambiguity in a contract, it will be interpreted against the party who proffers (drafts and offers) the contract. The... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Oct 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
One section of the Contract Disputes Act, 41 U.S.C. § 7103(c)(1) states that “[t]his section does not authorize an agency head to settle, compromise, pay or otherwise adjust any claim involving fraud.” Similar language is found in FAR 33.210(b) which states that... by Richard D. Lieberman, Consultant | Oct 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
Government contractors sometimes fail to recognize how difficult it is to “undo” a general release they have signed, typically at the end of their contract. (The government often forgets or ignores this as well and seeks to pursue a contractor after it has signed a... by John Plinke | Oct 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
PCI has started a new webinar series, the Case of the Month Club. Each month PCI’s Government Contracts law experts will discuss one or two recent cases. The first October case is AT&T Coproration. If you want to learn more about the Case of the Month... by John Plinke | Oct 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
PCI has started a new webinar series, the Case of the Month Club. Each month PCI’s Government Contracts law experts will discuss one or two recent cases. The second October case is Kellogg Brown & Root Services, Inc. v. Secretary of the Army. If you want to... by John Plinke | Sep 1, 2020 | Contract Disputes Act/Disputes/Courts/Boards of Contract Appeals, Uncategorized
PCI has started a new webinar series, the Case of the Month Club. Each month PCI’s Government Contracts law experts will discuss one or two recent cases. The second September case is The Boeing Comany v. United States. If you want to learn more about the Case of the...