Understanding how much the federal government can go after you for in False Claims Act fines and penalties is essential when deciding your next steps in a civil or criminal case. The more you understand criminal penalties and civil FCA fines, the better you can work with your False Claims... Read more » The post Avoid Costly Mistakes With Federal False Claims Act Fines and Penalties appeared first on Watson & Associates LLC Government Contracts Blog ..read more

Overbilling in Healthcare Fraud Criminal Cases: What You Need to Know Overbilling in healthcare is a critical issue that has landed countless providers, administrators, and healthcare professionals across the United States in legal trouble. In many cases, an administrative error can also result in allegations of criminal fraud. Federal agencies... Read more » The post Overbilling in Healthcare Fraud: Defending Against Federal Charges appeared first on Watson & Associates LLC Government Contracts Blog ..read more

In today’s environment, you can be a federal government contractor working on a federal contract or a healthcare provider managing a busy practice, when you receive subpoena duces tecum from the Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), or Office of Inspector General (OIG) lands on your desk.... Read more » The post How to Respond to a Subpoena Duces Tecum from Federal Law Enforcement appeared first on Watson & Associates LLC Government Contracts Blog ..read more

Developing a termination for convenience settlement proposal can be very traumatic and confusing. You’re a federal government contractor who has invested countless hours and resources into a federal project, only to receive a termination for convenience notice out of the blue from the  Contracting Officer (CO). The government has decided... Read more » The post Writing Your Termination for Convenience Settlement Proposal – What You should Know appeared first on Watson & Associates LLC Government Contracts Blog ..read more

Many government contractors ask the question, does indictment mean jail time. The answer is No, a federal indictment by a grand jury only starts the official process of determining whether you are guilty. A defendant may also resolve a case by pleading guilty and admitting to their crimes. But defendants... Read more » The post Does Indictment Mean Jail Time for Government Contractor appeared first on Watson & Associates LLC Government Contracts Blog ..read more

Federal wire fraud is a serious crime for businesses, government contractors and individuals that fall under white-collar offenses. This crime involved the use of electronic communications such as faxes, phone calls or emails, to defraud the government out of money (government contracts) or something of value. The penalties for federal... Read more » The post Is Wire Fraud a Felony? appeared first on Watson & Associates LLC Government Contracts Blog ..read more

A conspiracy charge in a government contract fraud case is a complex and often misunderstood aspect of the legal system. When someone is accused of being involved in a conspiracy under federal law, it can have serious consequences. The term ‘conspiracy’ often conjures images of shadowy figures plotting secretly, but... Read more » The post Government Contractors :: Understanding Conspiracy Charges appeared first on Watson & Associates LLC Government Contracts Blog ..read more

Wire fraud is a crime that involves the use of electronic communications, such as email or text messages, fax machines and telephone line to commit illicit acts such as payment of government contract invoices, federal contract awards, or traditional crimes such as identity theft or money laundering. Avoiding charges of... Read more » The post What is Wire Fraud? appeared first on Watson & Associates LLC Government Contracts Blog ..read more

What is Trade Agreements Act Compliance? Is Your Company TAA Compliant? The 1979 Trade Agreements Act (TAA) was established to promote equitable and transparent international trade. According to the TAA stipulations, goods and services listed under your GSA Schedule contract should be made exclusively in the U.S. or produced in... Read more » The post Trade Agreements Act TAA Compliance appeared first on Watson & Associates LLC Government Contracts Blog ..read more

In today’s global business landscape, companies are increasingly expanding their operations overseas. While this provides significant growth opportunities, it also exposes them to potential legal risks, including violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). To ensure compliance with this critical legislation, companies must be diligent in implementing best practices... Read more » The post Avoiding Legal Pitfalls: Best Practices for Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Compliance appeared first on Watson & Associates LLC Government Contracts Blog ..read more