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Overcoming Debarment – A Legal Triumph for a Government Contractor

Situation: In the complex landscape of government contracting, our client, a US postal government contractor, found themselves facing mandatory debarment due to unforeseen challenges. Faced with potential exclusion from future contracts, the need for an outcome-focused legal partner was critical. The client needed a solution that not only addressed the immediate issue but also safeguarded… Continue reading Overcoming Debarment – A Legal Triumph for a Government Contractor

Debar-what? A primer on one of the most important words a government contractor will ever hear.

By: Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig  [9/7/22] There are few words that strike fear in the hearts of those who make their living via security clearances and government contracts as much as ‘debarment.’ Those outside the contracting world have likely never heard the word – but in a business culture where contracts might be a future… Continue reading Debar-what? A primer on one of the most important words a government contractor will ever hear.

Defending Department of State Grant Awardees Against Proposed Suspension and Debarment and the Critical Importance of an Effective Mitigation Case

By: Ellis L. Bennett The Department of State has the general authority to debar or suspend grant awardees from participating in federal grant programs and other nonprocurement transactions. Grounds for debarment of a federal grantee include criminal or civil convictions for various crimes, including fraud, embezzlement, theft, bribery, tax evasion, misuse of grant funds and… Continue reading Defending Department of State Grant Awardees Against Proposed Suspension and Debarment and the Critical Importance of an Effective Mitigation Case

How Will Debarment Officials Weigh the “Public Interest” Consideration During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

How Will Debarment Officials Weigh the “Public Interest” Consideration During the Covid-19 Pandemic in the Context of Debarment Actions Given the Vital Government Benefits at Stake?   By Ellis Bennett Bennett is a partner practicing out of Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig’s Leesburg, VA office. Government agencies may exclude contractors from doing business with the entire… Continue reading How Will Debarment Officials Weigh the “Public Interest” Consideration During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

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As part of our effort to recruit, develop and retail the best and brightest attorneys, Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig offers a summer intern program for promising law school students who are looking to work as part of an innovative and incredibly successful team. With a global team of lawyers, selected candidates are able to work on high level projects in a collaborative space.

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