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Tag: regulatory and government

Resolving Disputes with the United Nations: A Case Study on Successful Contract Arbitration in Africa

Situation: Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig represented a client in a multi-year contract dispute with the United Nations Support Office for Somalia (UNSOS). The dispute pertained to Security Support Services and Armed Security Guards provided in Africa. The client faced non-payment issues and sought legal assistance to address the complex contractual disputes with the UN.  … Continue reading Resolving Disputes with the United Nations: A Case Study on Successful Contract Arbitration in Africa

Defending Incumbency: A Case Study on Successful Bid Protests in the Aviation Industry

Situation: Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig represented an incumbent aviation contractor in bid protests totaling $485 million. The protests centered around the award of five Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts issued by the United States Transportation Command, Department of Defense, for air cargo transportation services. The incumbent contractor argued that the agency’s evaluation of proposals… Continue reading Defending Incumbency: A Case Study on Successful Bid Protests in the Aviation Industry

A Lawyer’s Guide To Managing Political Risk

A Lawyer's Guide To Managing Political Risk

March 11, 2024 |  By: Lawrence (Chip) Muir   Two decades ago, very few people, particularly attorneys, discussed cybersecurity risk and how to mitigate that risk. Political risk stands today where cybersecurity risk stood at that time. Political risk is the risk that almost all companies face but very few think about how to assess… Continue reading A Lawyer’s Guide To Managing Political Risk

Small Business Administration (SBA) Entity Recertification

February 23, 2024 |  By: Thomas Dunlap Government contract set-asides can be a great source of income and referrals for small businesses — but these contracts often come with red tape. To qualify for Federal set-asides businesses holding special status under the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development program, including the HUBZone program, Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB),… Continue reading Small Business Administration (SBA) Entity Recertification

How to Qualify for Federal Small Business Set-Aside Contracts

February 23, 2024 |  By: Thomas Dunlap Securing federal contracts can be a game-changer for small businesses, offering opportunities for growth and stability. The Small Business Administration (SBA) is crucial in facilitating these opportunities by setting size and affiliation standards determining eligibility for various programs, including set-aside contracts. In this article, we’ll explore the SBA’s… Continue reading How to Qualify for Federal Small Business Set-Aside Contracts

How Legal Advocacy Helped Secure a Small Business Contractor’s Award

Situation: In the fiercely competitive landscape of government contracting, securing and then retaining an award through the protest process is not for the faint of heart. The client, a small business professional services and technology contractor, was awarded a contract by the General Services Administration (GSA) for global fielding services. When that contract award was challenged,… Continue reading How Legal Advocacy Helped Secure a Small Business Contractor’s Award

Empowering a Disadvantaged Small Business through Legal Advocacy

Situation: The U.S. Department of Defense, National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) improperly excluded an Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB/SDVOSB) from receipt of an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract under the prestigious CLOVER Program. The client sought help from Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, who assisted and guided them through a challenge to… Continue reading Empowering a Disadvantaged Small Business through Legal Advocacy

Advocating for a Level Playing Field: Correcting Unlawful Solicitation Terms

Situation: In the realm of government contracting, competing against common solicitation terms and on a level playing field is paramount. Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig (DBL) championed the cause of an All-Small Joint Venture in a pre-award protest against the terms of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Transformation Twenty-One Total Technology Next Generation (T4NG2)… Continue reading Advocating for a Level Playing Field: Correcting Unlawful Solicitation Terms

GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN IN 4 DAYS: WHAT CONTRACTORS NEED TO KNOW

Government Shutdown in 4 Days: What Contractors Need to Know November 13, 2023 |  By: Mary Pat Buckenmeyer    On September 30, 2023, Congress passed a temporary stopgap funding bill, which allows the federal government to continue to operate until November 17, 2023. At which time there will be a government shutdown. While Congress has… Continue reading GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN IN 4 DAYS: WHAT CONTRACTORS NEED TO KNOW

How Technology Licensing Lawyers Help Unleash AI

May 8, 2023   |   By: Tom Dunlap Inventors may hire a technology licensing lawyer to protect their creations, but can artificial intelligence (AI) create legally protectable technology? The answer depends on several things, including how a company incorporates AI into the creative process and what laws govern the jurisdiction of the company’s location. It is… Continue reading How Technology Licensing Lawyers Help Unleash AI

Intern Program

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.

Paralegals and Legal Support Staff

At Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, our team of paralegals and staff work together collaboratively along side our attorneys toward a common goal. We have created a positive work environment where our paralegals and legal assistants work to successfully reach firm-wide goals and support each other to combine individual strengths to enhance team performance. They regularly assist our attorneys with organizing and maintaining files, conducting legal research, and preparing documents.