Federal Contractors Beware: Sixth Circuit Recognizes False Claims Act Exposure Based on Allegedly Inflated Labor Cost Estimates Leading To Firm-Fixed-Price Contract.
On May 16, 2022, the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth...more
While much ink has been spilled over the applicability and ramifications of the federal contractor vaccine mandate, a federal court in Georgia has halted enforcement (at least temporarily) by issuing a nationwide injunction...more
Shifting standards and deadlines place additional burdens on contractors seeking to remain in compliance.
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On November 30, 2021, a federal judge granted an injunction barring the government from enforcing the...more
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On September 9, 2021, President Biden signed Executive Order 14042, "Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors," that directed agencies to include a clause in new contracts, options, and extensions...more
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On September 9, 2021, President Biden signed Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, as a key component of his Path Out of the Pandemic COVID-19 Action Plan.
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On April 27, 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order 14026 requiring contractors to pay a minimum wage of $15.00 per hour beginning January 30, 2022, on contracts entered into, contracts renewed or extended, and options...more
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