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AttorneysMacy is an Associate in Maynard Nexsen’s Government Solutions Group. She focuses on a wide variety of contracting matters, offering distinguished assistance in matters of compliance and procurement law. Coupled with a knack for ...
The Department of Justice ("DOJ") recently announced a $1.75 million false claims settlement with a contractor that "improperly obtained government contracts that were set-aside for small businesses." The DOJ settlement highlights the criticality of accurate small business representations and certifications in government contracting, and in particular, those that may arise during or after an M&A transaction involving a small business.
Briefly, the False Claims Act ("FCA") is the primary enforcement tool in the government's arsenal to combat fraud in government ...