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

For Government Contractors: Navigating Procurement Fraud Grand Jury Indictments Being implicated in procurement fraud can be an unnerving experience for any government contractor. Here’s a guide for those across the United States who are grappling with grand jury indictments, shedding light on their implications and the subsequent actions to consider.... Read more » The post What Happens After A Grand Jury Indictment? appeared first on Watson & Associates LLC Government Contracts Blog ..read more

Theodore P. Watson, Government Contracts and Procurement Fraud Attorney: The Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), also known as Public Law 87-653, is a U.S. federal law, 10 U.S.C. § 2306a, 41 U.S.C. § 254b that requires government contractors to submit cost or pricing data in their bids and to certify... Read more » The post How to Avoid Truth in Negotiations Act TINA Pricing Criminal Liability appeared first on Watson & Associates LLC Government Contracts Blog ..read more

 Theodore P. Watson, Government Contracts and Procurement Fraud Attorney: Navigating the complex world of government contracting can be challenging. As a government contractor, one of the significant challenges is dealing with potential investigations from oversight bodies such as the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Office of Inspector General (OIG).... Read more » The post Tips for DOJ and OIG Investigations for Government Contractors appeared first on Watson & Associates LLC Government Contracts Blog ..read more

Theodore P. Watson, Esq Challenging a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) Requests as a Government Contractor: Preserving Your Rights through a Motion to Quash is Critical Navigating the intricacies of civil investigative demands (CIDs) can be a daunting task for government contractors. When faced with a CID, it is essential to... Read more » The post Challenging Civil Investigative Demand Requests appeared first on Watson & Associates LLC Government Contracts Blog ..read more