Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) involving government contractors present unique challenges and considerations that require meticulous due diligence. Unlike purely commercial deals, government contracts introduce layers of regulatory compliance, security requirements…

Historically, the Boards of Contract Appeals and Courts have reviewed design-builders’ reliance on government-provided conceptual drawings or bridging documents in support of constructive change claims under a reasonableness standard (see…

The U.S. Supreme Court recently delivered a significant ruling in Stamatios Kousisis, et al. v. United States, affirming that a defendant can be convicted of federal fraud for inducing…

When participating in a government procurement process, understanding the rules governing bid protests is crucial. For contractors engaging with the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), strict procedural guidelines must be…

For construction lawyers, the Battle of the Forms presents a familiar fact pattern.  A material supplier/seller provides a potential buyer with a price quote along with its standard terms.  The…

When it comes to federal procurements, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operates a little differently than most other agencies. Unlike other federal agencies that follow the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)…

Small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy, and the federal government offers a range of programs to support their growth — particularly in the realm of government contracting.

This is the first in a series of blog posts discussing lien requirements in states where we most frequently litigate and states with unique lien requirements. If you have any…

Court Affirms $1 Nominal Damage Award in Wind Farm Construction Dispute

The general contractor on the 60-turbine wind farm project in Good Hope, Illinois, is entitled to collect a whopping…