Margaret Clark, Megan Manoj, Alicia Pitts and Joe Valenti | Saul Ewing Case Summary In Kousisis v. United States, the Supreme Court addressed whether a defendant can be convicted under the federal wire fraud statute without causing the victim a net pecuniary loss. The case involved Stamatios Kousisis (“Kousisis”) and the industrial painting company he helped… Continue reading Supreme Court Clarifies Fraudulent-Inducement Theory Under Wire Fraud Statute in Kousisis v. United States
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Understanding the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Bid Protest Procedures
Aron C. Beezley, Nathaniel J. Greeson and Charles F. Blanchard | BuildSmart 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 followed to challenge a solicitation, evaluation, or contract award. Here’s what you need… Continue reading Understanding the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Bid Protest Procedures
Changes to the Timing for Prompt Payment on All Connecticut State Contracts are Coming – Be Prepared
Jared Cohane and Luke Conrad | Hinckley Allen Connecticut’s prompt payment requirements for state contracts are about to change. The Connecticut General Assembly approved the new state budget bill (House Bill 7287), which includes a significant change to Connecticut’s Prompt Payment requirements for state contracts, Conn. Gen. Stat. §49-41c. The bill, which Governor Ned Lamont… Continue reading Changes to the Timing for Prompt Payment on All Connecticut State Contracts are Coming – Be Prepared
A Claim For Constructive Suspension Does Exist
David Adelstein | Florida Construction Legal Updates A claim for constructive suspension does exist: “Constructive suspension occurs when work is stopped absent an express order by the contracting officer and the [G]overnment is found to be responsible for the work stoppage.” “A constructive suspension will be found on the same elements and has the same effect and consequences… Continue reading A Claim For Constructive Suspension Does Exist
Bid Protest Minute: Insufficient Funds are Grounds to Cancel
Richard Arnholt | Bass, Berry & Sims On April 29, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) denied Davenergy-VCI JV, LLC’s protest of a solicitation’s cancellation, holding that the lack of available funding is sufficient grounds to cancel. In denying the protest, GAO determined that delays, even those occurring after the evaluation, do not invalidate a cancellation if a… Continue reading Bid Protest Minute: Insufficient Funds are Grounds to Cancel