Businesses working with the federal government rely on J. Chris Haile for his seasoned perspective and skillful representation to advance and defend business objectives. Chris represents contractors and awardees navigating complex challenges in negotiations, investigations, compliance, and litigation regarding federal contracts.
In the highly regulated business of government contracts, Chris has vast experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and agency supplements such as the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and General Services Acquisition Regulation. He frequently addresses matters involving breach of contract, government-directed changes, constructive changes, delays, requests for equitable adjustment, cost allowability, government audits, submitting certified cost or pricing data, procuring commercial products and commercial services, defective pricing, contract termination, prioritization of work under the Defense Production Act and the Defense Priorities and Allocations System, suspension, debarment, dispute resolution under the Contract Disputes Act, and many other areas with aspects unique to government contracting.
Chris represents a diverse range of clients and industries supporting the federal government, in areas such as aerospace, defense, health care, construction, professional services, higher education, and information technology products and services. He has successfully resolved matters involving the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, the Department of Veterans Affairs, NASA, the Agency for International Development, and the Department of Energy, among others.
Chris has litigated before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, U.S. Court of Federal Claims, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Government Accountability Office, and District of Columbia Contract Appeals Board. He also represents clients in alternative dispute resolution in a variety of forms, including arbitration, mediation, and other binding and nonbinding ADR proceedings.
Affiliations
Professional Activities and Memberships
- ABA Public Contract Law Section, Member
Representative Matters
- Represented a contractor in the pursuit and recovery of $100 million from the government for directed contract changes as well as the government’s release of claims regarding disputed performance guarantees.
- Pursued and negotiated the recovery of more than $10 million from a federal agency in a claim based on the parties’ mutual mistakes of fact in a health care service contract.
- Successfully represented a health care contractor, recovering 100% of unpaid lease termination costs in connection with a U.S. Army health care facility following proceedings at the ASBCA.
- Prepared a contractor claim and recovered nearly 100% of costs previously disallowed by the contracting officer in a federal cost reimbursement construction contract.
Insights
Speeches & Presentations
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"Claims During a Time of Uncertainty," Back Together Again for OOPS 2022, Washington, D.C.
(May 17, 2022).
Speakers: Stephen J. McBrady, J. Chris Haile, Skye Mathieson, Michelle D. Coleman, and Eric Herendeen.
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"The Basics of Commercial Item Contracting and the GSA FSS Contract," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts 101 Seminar 2021
(October 21, 2021).
Speakers: Adelicia R. Cliffe, J. Chris Haile, Rina M. Gashaw, and William B. O'Reilly.
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"The Basics of Commercial Item Contracting and the GSA FSS Contract," Government Contracts "101" - Back to Basics Webinar
(September 24, 2020).
Presenters: Adelicia R. Cliffe, J. Chris Haile, Rina M. Gashaw, and William B. O'Reilly.
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"The Basics of Commercial Item Contracting and the GSA FSS Contract," Government Contracts "101" - Back to Basics, McLean, VA
(October 23, 2019).
Moderator: Judy Choi; Panelists: Adelicia R. Cliffe and J. Chris Haile.
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"Commercial Item Contracting and Federal Supply Schedules," Government Contracts "101" - Back to Basics, Washington, D.C.
(October 10, 2018).
Presenters: Chris Haile, Adelicia R. Cliffe, and Judy Choi.
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"Government Contract Commercial Terms and Terminations," Client Training, Washington, D.C.
(June 12, 2018).
Presenters: Karen Hermann, Chris Haile, and Skye Mathieson.
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"If I Ran the Zoo: Is Commercial Item Procurement a New Wild Adventure?" OOPS 2018, Crowell & Moring's 34th Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 18, 2018).
Presenters: Lorraine M. Campos, J. Chris Haile, and Rosamond Xiang.
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"REAs and CDA Claims: Keeping the Customer Happy While Watching the Bottom Line," Client Training
(November 15, 2017).
Speakers: Stephen J. McBrady, J. Chris Haile, and Skye Mathieson.
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"Changes, Claims and Terminations," Government Contracts "101" - Back to Basics, Washington, D.C.
(October 26, 2017).
Presenters: J. Chris Haile, Brian Tully McLaughlin and Sharmistha Das.
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"Defective Pricing," Federal Publications Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(September 11-12, 2017).
Presenters: David Z. Bodenheimer, J. Chris Haile, Skye Mathieson and Elizabeth Buehler.
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"Cost and Pricing Issues," OOPS 2017, Crowell & Moring's 33rd Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 5, 2017).
Presenters: David Z. Bodenheimer, J. Chris Haile, Stephen J. McBrady, Terry L. Albertson, Elizabeth Buehler, and Charles Baek.
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"How the National Defense Authorization Act of 2017 Wreaks Change on DoD Procurements," Crowell & Moring's First 100 Days Series Webinar
(March 8, 2017).
Presenters: Lorraine M. Campos, Terry L. Albertson, J. Chris Haile, and Elizabeth Buehler.
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"What Will the New Year (and Administration) Bring for Government Contractors?" Crowell & Moring First 100 Days Webinar, Washington, D.C.
(January 25, 2017).
Presenters: Crowell & Moring Government Contracts Group.
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"The Challenges of Commercial Item Contracting," OOPS 2016, Crowell & Moring's 32nd Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 25-26, 2016).
Moderator: Lorraine M. Campos; Panelists: J. Chris Haile, Christopher Monahan, and Nkechi Kanu.
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"What Will the New Year Bring," Crowell & Moring Webinar, Washington, D.C.
(January 14, 2016).
Presenters: Crowell & Moring Government Contracts Group.
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"Expert Voices of Government Contracting: The Claims Recovery Process," Federal News Radio, Washington, D.C.
(November 16, 2015).
Experts: J. Chris Haile, Stephen J. McBrady, Brian Tully McLaughlin, and Skye Mathieson.
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"Defective Pricing," Thomson Reuters Federal Publications Seminar, Alexandria, VA
(September 22-23, 2015).
Presenters: Kent R. Morrison, David Z. Bodenheimer, J. Chris Haile, and Skye Mathieson.
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"Contract Disputes," OOPS 2015, Crowell & Moring's 31st Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 5-6, 2015).
Moderator: J. Chris Haile; Panelists: David Z. Bodenheimer and Agustin D. Orozco.
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"What Will the New Year Bring: Claims, Disputes, and Contractor Recovery," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(January 7, 2015).
Presenters: J. Chris Haile and Stephen J. McBrady.
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"Challenges of the New DoD Rule on Counterfeit Electronic Parts," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(June 5, 2014).
Presenters: Richard Arnholt, Grant J. Book, J. Chris Haile, J. Catherine Kunz, and Jason C. Lynch.
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"Supply Chain Challenges: The New DOD Rule on Counterfeit Electronic Parts," OOPS 2014, Crowell & Moring's 30th Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 13-14, 2014).
Presenters: J. Chris Haile and Grant J. Book.
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"What Will the New Year Bring: Claims, Disputes, and Contractor Recovery," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(January 9, 2014).
Presenters: J. Chris Haile and Stephen J. McBrady.
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"State Your Claim - How Not to Leave Money on the Table," WMACCA Government Contractors Forum
(June 25, 2013).
Presenters: J. Chris Haile and Brian Tully McLaughlin.
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"The Unprecedented Year and the Consequences of Austerity," OOPS 2013, Crowell & Moring's 29th Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 15-16, 2013).
Moderator: W. Stanfield Johnson; Presenters: Thomas P. Gies, Mike Gill, J. Chris Haile, Barry Rhoads (Cassidy & Associates), Stephan Rice, and Rebecca L. Springer.
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"Contract Claims and Disputes Resolution: Budget Implosion and Contract Fallout," Crowell & Moring's 2012 Ounce of Prevention Seminar (OOPS), Washington, D.C.
(May 9-10, 2012).
Co-Speakers: Chris Haile, Bob Wagman, and Grant Book.
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"Federal Contract Terminations: Preparing for the New Era of Budget Cuts," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(September 21, 2011).
Co-Presenters: Terry Albertson, John McCarthy, Linda Bruggeman, Chris Haile, Rebecca Springer and Richard Arnholt.
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"The Super Committee: What it Means for Government Contractors and Healthcare Providers," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(September 14, 2011).
Presenters: Mark Busching, Mike Gill, Chris Haile, Florence Prioleau, Josh Tzuker, and Bob Wagman.
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"TINA & Commercial Item Contracting," Ounce OF Prevention Seminar (OOPS) XXVII
(May 25-26, 2011).
Moderator: David Z. Bodenheimer. Speaker: J. Chris Haile.
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"Contract Claims and Disputes," Crowell & Moring's Ounce of Prevention Seminar (OOPS)
(May 28, 2009).
Co-Speakers: Frederick (Rick) Claybrook Jr., J. Chris Haile, Thomas A. Kruza III, Matthew W. Cheney.
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"Cost Accounting Update," Crowell & Moring's 2007 Healthcare Ounce of Prevention Seminar (HOOPS)
(October 2007).
Presenter: J. Chris Haile.
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"Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour Contracting," Program of the D.C. Bar, Government Contracts and Litigation Section
(September 26, 2007).
Co-Speakers: J. Chris Haile (C&M) and Robin Schulze (Office of Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy).
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"Contract Claims – Issues and Developments," Crowell & Moring’s 2007 Ounce of Prevention Seminar
(April 2007).
Co-Speakers: Raymond F. Monroe, J. Chris Haile, and J. Catherine Kunz.
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"How the New Time-and-Material (T&M) and Labor-Hour (LH) Regulations Will Impact You," Crowell & Moring’s 2007 Ounce of Prevention Seminar
(April 2007).
Co-Speakers: Terry L. Albertson and J. Chris Haile.
Publications
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Goodbye Commercial “Items”: FAR Council Replaces Definition with Commercial Products and Services
(November 10, 2021).
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"Is A Federal Shutdown Your Next Holiday Surprise?" Law360
(December 20, 2018).
Authors: J. Chris Haile, Rebecca L. Springer, Robert A. Burton, Nicole Owren-Wiest, Peter Eyre, Stephen J. McBrady, and Trina Fairley Barlow.
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"Contract and Grant Freezes at EPA: What Contractors and Awardees Can Do to Prepare, and to Protect Themselves," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(January 26, 2017).
Authors: David B. Robbins, J. Chris Haile and Stephen J. McBrady.
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"Claims Recovery Under Government Contracts," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(November 17, 2015).
Authors: Stephen J. McBrady, J. Chris Haile, Brian Tully McLaughlin, and Skye Mathieson.
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"View From Crowell & Moring: Commercial Item Terminations for Convenience—Navigating to an Equitable Conclusion," Bloomberg BNA Federal Contracts Report
(June 24, 2014).
Co-Authors: J. Chris Haile and Skye Mathieson.
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"Litigation Forecast 2013: What Corporate Counsel Need to Know for the Coming Year," Crowell & Moring LLP publication
(January 2013).
Contributor.
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"New U.N. Draft International Convention On The Regulation, Oversight And Monitoring Of Private Military And Security Companies," International Government Contractor, Vol. 6, No. 9
(September 2009).
Author: J. Chris Haile.
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"Declaratory Judgment Actions - An Effective Tool for Serious Situations," The Procurement Lawyer, Vol. 41, No. 3
(Spring 2006).
Co-Authors: Frederick W. Claybrook and J. Chris Haile.
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"Economic Price Adjustment Clauses: Pricing Pretzels and Pitfalls," Gov't Cont. Audit Rep. 16-20
(Fall 2002).
Co-Authors: David Z. Bodenheimer and J. Chris Haile.
Client Alerts & Newsletters
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"Board Upholds Measured-Mile Methodology to Calculate Disruption,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(August 24, 2022).
Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, J. Chris Haile, Skye Mathieson, Michelle D. Coleman, John Nakoneczny
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"President Biden Exercises Defense Production Act Authorities to Address Infant Formula Supply Chain Shortages,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 19, 2022).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Jonathan M. Baker, Stephanie L. Crawford, J. Chris Haile
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"Claim Accrual and the Continuing Claims Doctrine: Board Has Jurisdiction Over Claim Comprised of Separate and Distinct Events that Fell within the CDA’s Six-Year Statute of Limitations Period,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 3, 2022).
Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, J. Chris Haile, Skye Mathieson, Michelle D. Coleman, John Nakoneczny
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"Potential Federal Government Shutdown: Crowell & Moring Identifies and Answers Common Questions,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(September 29, 2021).
Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Peter Eyre, Trina Fairley Barlow, Robert A. Burton, Rebecca L. Springer, Daniel R. Forman, Nicole Owren-Wiest, J. Chris Haile
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"Laches Defense No Longer Available in ASBCA Appeals,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(July 8, 2021).
Contacts: J. Chris Haile, Skye Mathieson, Stephen J. McBrady, Michelle D. Coleman, John Nakoneczny
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"CARES Act Section 3610 Relief Extended Until September 30, 2021,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(March 18, 2021).
Contacts: J. Chris Haile, Skye Mathieson, Stephen J. McBrady, Nicole Owren-Wiest, Charles Baek, Michelle D. Coleman
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"Defense Production Act (DPA) a Critical Component of Biden Strategy for COVID-19,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(January 22, 2021).
Contacts: Jonathan M. Baker, Peter Eyre, Alan W. H. Gourley, J. Chris Haile, John E. McCarthy Jr., Stephanie L. Crawford
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"National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021: Need-to-Know Provisions for Government Contractors,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(January 12, 2021).
Contacts: Charles Baek, Jonathan M. Baker, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Stephanie L. Crawford, Peter Eyre, Christopher D. Garcia, Michael G. Gruden, CIPP/G, J. Chris Haile, Olivia Lynch, Nicole Owren-Wiest, Michael E. Samuels
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"Making a List, Checking it Twice: OIG Report Details Contractor Payments Under Section 3610 of the CARES Act,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(December 16, 2020).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Stephen J. McBrady, Nicole Owren-Wiest, J. Chris Haile, Brian Tully McLaughlin, Skye Mathieson, Michelle D. Coleman, Charles Baek, John Nakoneczny
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"New DoD Guidance Clarifies, and Restricts, Recovery under § 3610,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(August 20, 2020).
Contacts: Nicole Owren-Wiest, J. Chris Haile, Skye Mathieson, Alexandra Barbee-Garrett
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"White House Delegates Title III DPA Authority to U.S. International Development Finance Corporation,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 15, 2020).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Alan W. H. Gourley, J. Chris Haile, John E. McCarthy Jr., Stephanie L. Crawford
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"Updated Section 3610 Guidance,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 1, 2020).
Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Nicole Owren-Wiest, J. Chris Haile, Michelle D. Coleman, Skye Mathieson, Charles Baek
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"DPA Authority Delegated to Department of Agriculture to Combat Food Supply Chain Threat,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(April 29, 2020).
Contacts: Alan W. H. Gourley, J. Chris Haile, John E. McCarthy Jr., Stephanie L. Crawford
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"Guidance for the Federal Contractor in Dealing with a Financially-Distressed Subcontractor During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic,"
Corporate Alert
(April 28, 2020).
Contacts: Monique D. Almy, J. Chris Haile, Randall L. Hagen
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"DoD Issues Class Deviation Regarding Implementation of Section 3610 of the CARES Act,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(April 10, 2020).
Contacts: Nicole Owren-Wiest, J. Chris Haile, Stephen J. McBrady, Nkechi Kanu, Skye Mathieson, Charles Baek
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"Follow Up: White House Expands Invocation of Defense Production Act Authorities as Part of COVID Response,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(March 30, 2020).
Contacts: Jonathan M. Baker, Troy A. Barsky, Alan W. H. Gourley, J. Chris Haile, John E. McCarthy Jr., Stephanie L. Crawford
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"Follow Up: White House Issues Order under Defense Production Act as Part of COVID Response,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(March 27, 2020).
Contacts: Jonathan M. Baker, Troy A. Barsky, Alan W. H. Gourley, J. Chris Haile, John E. McCarthy Jr., Stephanie L. Crawford
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"Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) Section 3610 — Billing and Contractual Relief for Government Contractors When Employees Cannot Work due to the COVID-19 Pandemic,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(March 27, 2020).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, J. Chris Haile, Skye Mathieson, Stephen J. McBrady, Charles Baek, Michelle D. Coleman, Nkechi Kanu
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"Follow Up: White House Issues Order under Defense Production Act as Part of COVID Response,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(March 23, 2020).
Contacts: Jonathan M. Baker, Troy A. Barsky, Stephanie L. Crawford, Alan W. H. Gourley, J. Chris Haile, John E. McCarthy Jr.
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"White House Issues Order under Defense Production Act as Part of COVID Response,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(March 19, 2020).
Contacts: Jonathan M. Baker, Troy A. Barsky, Alan W. H. Gourley, J. Chris Haile, John E. McCarthy Jr.
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"Application of the Spearin Doctrine Entitles Contractor to Recover FCA Litigation Costs,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(February 7, 2020).
Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, J. Chris Haile, Nicole Owren-Wiest, Skye Mathieson, Michelle D. Coleman, John Nakoneczny
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"Federal Circuit Clarifies When Affirmative Defenses Must Be Submitted as Claims, and When Interest Runs,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(July 17, 2019).
Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, Nicole Owren-Wiest, J. Chris Haile, Skye Mathieson, Michelle D. Coleman, Charles Baek
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"Is a Federal Shutdown Your Next Holiday Surprise?,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(December 18, 2018).
Contacts: J. Chris Haile, Peter Eyre, Nicole Owren-Wiest, Trina Fairley Barlow, Stephen J. McBrady, Rebecca L. Springer, Robert A. Burton
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"FY 2019 NDAA,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(August 15, 2018).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, J. Chris Haile, Anuj Vohra, Laura J. Mitchell Baker, Nkechi Kanu, Payal Nanavati, Monica DiFonzo Sterling
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"President Trump Signs Section 232 Proclamations – Tariffs Start March 23,"
International Trade Bulletin
(March 9, 2018).
Contacts: Daniel Cannistra, Robert L. LaFrankie, J. Chris Haile
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"Steel and Aluminum Tariffs: Recovery and Risk Reduction for Federal Contractors,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(March 7, 2018).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, J. Chris Haile, Stephen J. McBrady, Brian Tully McLaughlin
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"Fastest 5 Minutes, The Podcast Gov’t Contractors Can’t Do Without (February 9),"
Podcast: Fastest 5 Minutes in Government Contracts
(February 9, 2018).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, J. Chris Haile
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"DoD Final Rule on Commercial Items: DoD Checks the Box for Congress But Still Unnecessarily Burdens Commercial Contractors,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(February 7, 2018).
Contacts: J. Chris Haile, Lorraine M. Campos, Robert A. Burton, Alan W. H. Gourley, John E. McCarthy Jr., Nicole Owren-Wiest, Laura J. Mitchell Baker
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"Federal Government Shutdown: Crowell & Moring Identifies and Answers Common Questions,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(January 19, 2018).
Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Robert A. Burton, Peter Eyre, Daniel R. Forman, J. Chris Haile, Stephen J. McBrady, Nicole Owren-Wiest, Rebecca L. Springer
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"Federal Government Shutdown: Crowell & Moring Identifies and Answers Common Questions,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(December 21, 2017).
Contacts: J. Chris Haile, Trina Fairley Barlow, Peter Eyre, Stephen J. McBrady, Nicole Owren-Wiest, Rebecca L. Springer, Daniel R. Forman, Robert A. Burton
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"Accurate Historical Data Yields Negligent Estimate,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(February 28, 2017).
Contacts: J. Chris Haile, Brian Tully McLaughlin, Skye Mathieson
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"One Employee's Fraud Bars Company's Monetary Claim,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(July 19, 2016).
Contacts: J. Chris Haile, Stephen J. McBrady, Brian Tully McLaughlin, Skye Mathieson
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"Claims Recovery Under Government Contracts,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(November 17, 2015).
Contacts: J. Chris Haile, Stephen J. McBrady, Brian Tully McLaughlin, Skye Mathieson
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"Contractor Logs Victory in Termination Case at Federal Circuit,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(March 2, 2015).
Contacts: Stephen J. McBrady, J. Chris Haile, Brian Tully McLaughlin
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"Profit Recoverable in Commercial Item Termination,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(January 5, 2015).
Contacts: J. Chris Haile, Skye Mathieson
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"Prime Pulls Rug Out From Under Subcontractor Appeal,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(September 8, 2014).
Contacts: J. Chris Haile, David J. Ginsberg, Stephen J. McBrady
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"Contractor Claims Forfeited Under Fraud Statutes,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(August 6, 2014).
Contacts: J. Chris Haile, Stephen J. McBrady
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"Proposed FAR Rule to Expand Requirements for Reporting Nonconforming Items,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(June 11, 2014).
Contacts: J. Chris Haile, Peter Eyre
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"CO Must Identify Extension for Final Decision with Precision,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 27, 2014).
Contacts: J. Chris Haile, Brian Tully McLaughlin, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"Department of Defense Final Rule on Counterfeit Electronic Parts,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 7, 2014).
Contacts: J. Chris Haile, Peter Eyre
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"Ode to Boilerplate,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 2, 2014).
Contact: J. Chris Haile
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"GSA Schedule Prices No Longer Presumed Reasonable at DoD,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(April 7, 2014).
Contact: J. Chris Haile
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"BPAs: They Ain't Contracts,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(February 14, 2014).
Contact: J. Chris Haile
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"Limitation of Funds Clause Puts Bite in Termination Recovery,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(December 30, 2013).
Contacts: J. Chris Haile, Stephen J. McBrady
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"Shutdown Suspicions? Crowell & Moring Identifies and Answers Common Questions,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(September 26, 2013).
Contacts: Daniel R. Forman, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, J. Chris Haile, Peter Eyre
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"Bad Estimates Support Constructive Change Without Proof of Government Negligence,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(July 10, 2013).
Contacts: J. Chris Haile, Brian Tully McLaughlin
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"Sequestration: New Agency Letters Warn Industry,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(March 6, 2013).
Contacts: J. Chris Haile, Stephen J. McBrady
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"Good Faith Duties in Procurements Confirmed,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(November 13, 2012).
Contact: J. Chris Haile
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"Claim Precluded When Not Raised in Earlier Litigation,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(October 31, 2012).
Contact: J. Chris Haile
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"The "Super Committee" Failed – What Now?,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(November 22, 2011).
Contact: J. Chris Haile
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"Claim Accrues Before an Impasse,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(September 28, 2011).
Contact: J. Chris Haile
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"Following GAO Recommendation Doesn't Insulate Agency's Action After Protest,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(August 18, 2011).
Contact: J. Chris Haile
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"We're Staying Open to Handle Your Shutdown Questions,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(April 8, 2011).
Contacts: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Daniel R. Forman, J. Chris Haile, Kris D. Meade, Peter Eyre
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"Shutdown Suspicions? Crowell & Moring Identifies the Questions You Should Be Asking,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(February 25, 2011).
Contacts: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Daniel R. Forman, J. Chris Haile, Kris D. Meade, Peter Eyre
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"Take Care to Preserve Ordering and Option Rights,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(February 23, 2011).
Contact: J. Chris Haile
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"Damages Available For Government Breach of CRADA,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(November 24, 2010).
Contact: J. Chris Haile
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"TINA Threshold Raised but Broader Data Requests Likely,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(October 5, 2010).
Contact: J. Chris Haile
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"Ready Or Not, Here FAPIIS Comes -- Significant New Disclosure Requirements For Contractors,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(March 25, 2010).
Contacts: Thomas P. Humphrey, J. Chris Haile, Peter Eyre
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"It's All In The Name,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(October 14, 2009).
Contacts: J. Chris Haile, Jonathan M. Baker
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"Reporting And Registration Under ARRA,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(August 25, 2009).
Contact: J. Chris Haile
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"Fraud Or Indiscretion? It Depends Who You Are,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(July 8, 2009).
Contact: J. Chris Haile
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"Boards' CDA Jurisdiction Does Not Extend To Third-Party Beneficiaries,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(June 30, 2009).
Contact: J. Chris Haile
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"Inexact IDIQ Exercise = Constructive Change,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(June 4, 2009).
Contact: J. Chris Haile
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"No Prime Liability = No Pass-Through,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 6, 2008).
Contact: J. Chris Haile
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""//signed//" Doesn't Cut It,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(April 30, 2008).
Contact: J. Chris Haile
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"Interest Paid Is Recoverable In Damages,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(October 15, 2007).
Contact: J. Chris Haile
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"Little Dab of Fraud Will Do Ya (In),"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(September 19, 2007).
Contact: J. Chris Haile
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"Court Dumps CICA Stay Override,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(September 5, 2007).
Contact: J. Chris Haile
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""Yardstick" Measures Failure to Progress in A-12 Default Termination,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 11, 2007).
Contact: J. Chris Haile
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"Government Not Immune To E-Discovery Costs,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(March 16, 2007).
Contact: J. Chris Haile
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"Federal Circuit Opens Split Over Paralegal Reimbursement Under EAJA,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(January 12, 2007).
Contact: J. Chris Haile
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"Lost Profits Available For Long-Term Contract Breach,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(November 28, 2006).
Contact: J. Chris Haile
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"Court Re-Affirms Rule On CDA Interest,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(November 14, 2006).
Contact: J. Chris Haile
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"It Doesn't Have To Be Fancy,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(October 4, 2006).
Contact: J. Chris Haile
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"Services In Contract Don't Trump "Non-Manufacturer Rule","
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(September 13, 2006).
Contacts: Marc F. Efron, J. Chris Haile
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"Option Exercise Not Fully Discretionary,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(August 29, 2006).
Contact: J. Chris Haile
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"Board Wields Sanctions To Enforce CDA Subpoena Against DOJ,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(August 1, 2006).
Contact: J. Chris Haile
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"Declaratory Judgment Actions Examined,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 8, 2006).
Contact: J. Chris Haile
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"GSA "Invites" Schedule Contractors To Examine Origin Of Offered Products,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(February 15, 2006).
Contacts: Alan W. H. Gourley, Marc F. Efron, J. Chris Haile
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"Contractors Must Go The Extra Mile For Preaward Review,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(April 4, 2005).
Contact: J. Chris Haile
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"Partial Termination Doesn't Allow Repricing In Commercial Services Contract,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(October 26, 2004).
Contact: J. Chris Haile
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"A Day Early Is Too Late,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(September 29, 2004).
Contact: J. Chris Haile
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"LOC Clause Applies To Each Delivery Order, Not Full Contract,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(July 30, 2004).
Contact: J. Chris Haile
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Gov't Shutdown Appeal Win Is Cold Comfort To Contractors
February 6, 2018 — Bloomberg BNA
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Contractors Forced To Deal With Shutdown Cycle
January 23, 2018 — Bloomberg BNA
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Government Funding Showdown Has Attorneys On Edge
April 21, 2017 — Law360
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Pentagon’s $583 Billion Budget Plan Keyed to Terrorism Threats
February 9, 2016 — Bloomberg BNA
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Government Contracts Group of the Year: Crowell & Moring
January 6, 2016 — Law360
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Expert Tells Federal Contractors to Play It Safe, Invest in Compliance
May 12, 2015 — Bloomberg BNA
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5 Issues Gov't Contractors Need To Know About In 2015
January 7, 2015 — Law360
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COFC Ruling May Hasten Commercial Contracting's Decline
September 2, 2014 — Law360
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Contractor Accountability: Attorneys Predict More Risk, Less Reward For Government Contractors in 2012
January 20, 2012 — BNA's Federal Contracts Report
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