The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently affirmed a decision of the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) denying a contractor’s differing site condition claim on…
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Contract law is about holding people to their promises. Bankruptcy law does just the opposite. Authorized by the Constitution and created by Congress, the U.S. bankruptcy system consists of an entire…
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Rules of Arbitration are commonly used to resolve international commercial disputes and parties routinely agree to be bound by them in their arbitration agreements.
Bradley Launches New Government Contracts Blog as Companion to BuildSmart – GovCon Source: Legal Developments in Government Contracts & Bid Protests
Bradley is pleased to announce the publication of GovCon Source, the firm’s newest blog covering legal developments in government contracts and bid protests. This new blog will be the…
The Gross Disproportionality Exception to Construction Damages
The usual measure of damages for breach of a construction contract is the cost to repair the defects or finish the incomplete work. But what if the cost to repair…
A recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) bid protest decision highlights a recurring issue in federal procurements: Agencies often take corrective action, but reevaluation errors can still lead to a sustained…
CBCA Clarifies Discovery Obligations Across Federal Agencies
A recent order from the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals in Zhang v. General Services Administration offers important guidance on the scope of discovery obligations in federal contract disputes —…
What Government Contractors Should Do When They Receive a Civil Investigative Demand
For government contractors, receiving a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) can be unsettling. A CID often signals that the Department of Justice (DOJ) or another federal agency is investigating potential violations…
Received a Cure Notice? What Government Contractors Should Do in the First 72 Hours
A cure notice is one of the most serious warning signs a government contractor can receive. While it is not yet a termination, it is often the final step before…
Other Transaction Authority Agreements: Practical Guidance for Government Contractors
Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements have become one of the most important — and most misunderstood — vehicles for doing business with the federal government. Once limited to niche research…
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The members of the Bradley Construction & Procurement Practice Group have spent decades representing a broad range of construction industry clients around the country and the world, providing a wealth of practical, hands-on business and legal experience to develop solutions for the challenges our clients confront every day.





