In this blog post, we discuss recent government contract law cases and give advice relating to government contract work. Read more now.
How to Read a U.S. Government RFP Webinar 9 3 2020
Thursday, 03 September 2020
Lewis Rhodes, GovCon attorney at General Counsel, P.C., delivered a webinar on how ponteial government contractors should read a government request for proposal (RFP) to maximize their odds of winning while minimizing their risk of an award being protested.
- Published in Government Bid Protest, Government Contract Law, Video Webinar
A Special 4th of July Message from Lewis Rhodes, LtCol USMCR, GCPC GovCon Practice
Thursday, 02 July 2020
Dear Friends and Colleagues: As we head into the Fourth of July Holiday, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on this 245th Birthday of this great Nation. We have never been perfect, but we have always aspired to be. That is what truly makes the United States so special. We are founded on
- Published in Business, Government Contract Law, News
SBA Clarifies PPP Good Faith Certification Question
Wednesday, 13 May 2020
As promised, today the SBA published its latest round of guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) and the “good faith” certification. We have discussed this topic in detail here and here. Back on April 23rd, in light of public outcry over large, publicly traded companies receiving PPP loans, the SBA clarified that only companies
- Published in Business, Coronavirus Covid-19, Government Contract Law
Additional CARES Act Information for Government Contractors
Tuesday, 28 April 2020
We recently held an interactive session with government contractors following up our earlier post about provisions in the CARES Act Payroll Protection Program (PPP) and section 3610 that affect those companies doing business with the U.S. Government. In the session, we do a deeper dive and answer questions from government contractors about when and how
- Published in Coronavirus Covid-19, Government Contract Law
CARES Act Relief for Government Contractors
Thursday, 16 April 2020
NOTE: more information on this subject is also available in this recording of an interactive session with government contractors about these provisions. You May be Eligible for Reimbursement for Paid Leave Now that the dust has settled on the Paycheck Protection Program (which is also just about out of funding), it is time to look
- Published in Business, Coronavirus Covid-19, Government Contract Law
Corona Virus Alert
Thursday, 12 March 2020
COVID-19 is everywhere. Not just the virus itself, but the news coverage of the virus as well. On Wednesday the World Health Organization declared it a pandemic, the stock market has plummeted over 20%, professional sporting events are being cancelled, and to cap off a crazy day, the President banned all travel from Europe to
- Published in Coronavirus Covid-19, Employment, Events, Government Contract Law, News
Business and Business Owner Liable for FLSA and Breach of Contract Damages.
Friday, 20 December 2019
In a recent case, the court found that plaintiffs established violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) for unpaid minimum wages and retaliation, as well as breach of contract for failing to pay employees under employment contracts. The court found the employer business liable for damages for these violations and also decided to pierce
- Published in Business, Events, Government Contract Law, News
What’s In Your Subcontract?
Tuesday, 14 May 2019
This post was originally published in April, 2013. We’re re-posting in case you missed it. A subcontract under a Federal Government Contract can be a peculiar thing. It can contain numbered clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulations without any stated text. It can say the Government prime contract takes priority over the subcontract without properly identifying
- Published in Government Contract Law
Can Employees of Government Contractors use Medical Marijuana?
Thursday, 04 October 2018
While many states have enacted legislation permitting marijuana use in some form (you can find more information on marijuana in the workplace in VA, MD, and D.C. here), marijuana use is still prohibited under federal law. Specifically, under the federal Controlled Substances Act, marijuana is prohibited as a Schedule 1 illegal drug. While the Americans
- Published in Employment, Government Contract Law
Marijuana in the Workplace Under D.C., Maryland, and Virginia Law
Friday, 21 September 2018
With so many states enacting legislation permitting marijuana use in some form, new questions have developed as to employers’ rights regarding marijuana use by employees. 30 states and the District of Columbia currently permit marijuana use for medicinal purposes. Of those states that allow medicinal marijuana, 9 states and the District of Columbia also permit
- Published in Business, Employment, Government Contract Law
Starting Your Own Business
Friday, 23 February 2018
Starting a business is a lot of work and takes a serious level of commitment. Before you commit to such a huge endeavor, make sure you do your research. What do you need to do to start a business? What are the requirements of starting a business? How do you get started? Below are some
- Published in Corporate & Tax, Government Contract Law
General Counsel, P.C. attorneys win Virginia’s SECOND largest verdict of 2017
Thursday, 08 February 2018
Originally posted on January 25, 2018. Just days after being notified by Virginia Lawyers Weekly that General Counsel P.C.’s verdict for Heard Construction was the largest in Virginia in 2017, we learned that we were edged out of the title by a Fairfax County medical malpractice case. Managing Partner Merritt Green said that he was told by Virginia Lawyers Weekly that
- Published in Government Contract Law, Litigation
What To Do When Accused of Breach of Contract
Friday, 12 January 2018
If you’ve received a notice of breach of contract sometimes called a demand letter, it means someone believes you’re not living up to your end of a bargain. A breach of contract occurs when one party to a contract doesn’t fulfill any term of a contract, without a lawful excuse. Contract breaches can be troublesome
- Published in Corporate & Tax, Government Contract Law, Litigation
Expansion of the Mentor-Protégé Program – Form Strategic Alliances
Friday, 29 July 2016
Expansion of the Mentor-Protégé Program – Time to form Strategic Alliances By Sharon O. Steele, Chair Government Contracts Practice Group General Counsel, P.C. – www.generalcounsellaw.com ssteele@gcpc.com (703)226-2719 The Small Business Administration (SBA) released the final rule concerning the long-anticipated expansion of the Mentor-Protégé Program. The final rule creates a Government-wide mentor-protégé program open to all
- Published in Government Contract Law
Sharon Steele (General Counsel, P.C.) on Supreme Court’s decision in Kingdomware Technologies, Inc.
Tuesday, 28 June 2016
Check out the full video interview with Sharon Steele, chair of the Government Contracts Practice Group for General Counsel discuss the Supreme Court’s decision in Kingdomware Technologies, Inc. v. United States. Read about more cases on our Practical Counsel Blog
- Published in Government Contract Law
Ask A Small Business Attorney: How To Set Up A Limited Liability Company?
Monday, 07 December 2015
A small business attorney will tell you that Most small businesses now are being organized as limited liability companies (“LLCs”) because of the limited liability afforded owners of the company and the favorable pass thru income tax treatment of the company’s earnings. In addition, management of the company can either be retained by the owners—that is,
- Published in Corporate & Tax, Events, Government Contract Law, News
Sole Source Authority for Women-Owned Small Businesses
Thursday, 05 November 2015
Is a women-owned small business considered a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) by the Small Business Administration (SBA)? Much like, “What color is George Washington’s white horse?” and “How many years did the Hundred Year War last?” the question sounds like a riddle, but the reality is that simply being a women-owned small business does not
- Published in Government Contract Law
Small Business Lawyer: Converting Your Partnership to a Limited Liability Company
Tuesday, 20 October 2015
Prior to the wide-scale acceptance of limited liability companies (“LLC”), many business owners who wished to avoid a “double tax” on the income from their business turned to general partnerships. While that form of entity did generally avoid the double taxation of business income inherent in a corporation, the cost of doing so was to
- Published in Corporate & Tax, Government Contract Law, Immigration Law, Litigation
Incentive Compensation Traps: How to Avoid Them
Friday, 04 September 2015
True Story – Amazing Situation: Got a call from a client with a major compensation problem: their NEW sales rep had just sold the largest services contract and was now, immediately, due a $5 million check. The contract would take years to fulfill and the revenue would come in on a monthly basis. Yet by
- Published in Corporate & Tax, Government Contract Law, Intellectual Property