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Shot Clock Violation: Judge Tosses Untimely Construction Defect Claims
USA - March 5 2026 In basketball there is a shot clock. Once a team has the ball, it must shoot within 30 seconds. We’re obviously talking about college basketball…
Holding Subcontractors to Their Bid: The Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel
USA - February 25 2026 Most legally enforceable contracts are formed the old-fashioned way: offer and acceptance. Courts will sometimes enforce promises without traditional…
A New Tool in Customs Enforcement: The False Claims Act in 2025
USA - February 24 2026 As in years past, the government continued to pursue False Claims Act (FCA) investigations and lawsuits against contractors in 2025. With over $6.8…
Developer Liable to Contractor for Misrepresentations Regarding Project Funding
USA - February 16 2026 The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a jury verdict finding that a developer and its founder defrauded a contractor by misrepresenting…
Latest Update on Bid Protests in Alabama
USA - February 5 2026 We previously published an update on the bid protest procedures in the state of Alabama, discussing the revised statutory and regulatory processes…
First Material Breach: The “No Recovery” Rule
USA - February 4 2026 A contract is an exchange of promises that the law will enforce. Contract law provides that promises are enforceable, under what circumstances, and…
DOJ Announces Record-Breaking $6.8 Billion FCA Recoveries in FY 2025
USA - January 30 2026 The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced recently that settlements and judgments under the False Claims Act (FCA) exceeded $6.8 billion in the…
“Prioritizing the Warfighter” Executive Order: What Defense Contractors Need to Know
USA - January 29 2026 On January 7, 2026, the Trump administration issued Executive Order 14372 entitled “Prioritizing the Warfighter in Defense Contracting.” The order…
SBA’s Mass Suspension of 8(a) Contractors Raises Questions About Due Process and Appeal Rights
USA - January 28 2026 In a sweeping and unprecedented enforcement action, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has dramatically escalated its oversight of the 8(a)…
Government Contracting in 2026: Key Legal & Compliance Risks
USA - January 26 2026 As federal agencies continue to navigate budget constraints, geopolitical uncertainty, workforce shortages, and rapid technological change…
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