The roots of modern government law go back as far as ancient Greek and Roman times. Today’s modern laws seek to address both federal and state regulations impacting everything from the interplay between federal and state tax dollars to more local administrative agency concerns. Topics under this umbrella also include issues such as eligibility for aid under the federal Railroad Retirement and Railroad Unemployment Insurance Acts to ensuring environmental compliance from big business. If you are an attorney researching how the federal government awards or negotiates contracts, including an explanation on the bidding process and procurement integrity, FindLaw has a series of articles to help better inform your government law-based practice. Click on the links below to learn more.
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Upholds the Validity of a Construction Management Contract Awarded without Competitive Bidding in Malloy v. Boyertown Area School Board
FindLaw's discussion of a Pennsylvania Supreme Court holding that school districts may secure professional services from construction management firms without bidding.
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Notice Requirements Under Maryland's Mechanics' Lien Law And The Federal Miller Act
FindLaw's review of the important distinctions in the notice requirements between the Federal Miller Act (40 U.S.C., §3131 et seq.) and Maryland's Mechanics' Lien Law (Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. Art. §9-101 et seq.).
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Filing Deadlines for Bringing a Claim Against Municipalities and Public Authorities
Claims against a municipality or any government agency have strict deadlines and requirements. In this article, FindLaw discusses these requirements and how to protect yourself, if you have a claim.
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Risk Retention Groups: Preemption of State Law
FindLaw's discussion of "risk retention groups" which are generally controlled by state law, but which in certain cases are preempted by Federal law.
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Quantity Variation or Changed Condition
Findlaw's review of the diferences between the Variation in Estimated Quantity Clause and the Differing Site Conditions clause in government contracts, with specific discussion of the two clauses in the Army Contract Appeals Board case of Met-Pro Corp.
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Demand for Direct Payment (Massachusetts Public Work)
FindLaw's helpful guide for subcontractors seeking payment for performance on public works projects in Massachusetts and the way in which they can submit demands for direct payment to general contractors.
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Municipal Immunity For Claims Based On Snow or Ice Conditions
FindLaw's examination of the limits of municipal liability for snow and ice conditions under Minnesota Law and the need to establish specific, affirmative negligence on the part of local authorities in order to recover damages.
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Government Contracts: Do The Rewards Justify the Risks?
FindLaw's discussion of the legal background regarding indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) federal contracts and guidance for businesses entering the bidding process.
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Development of Common Law Governmental Immunity and Overview of the Texas Tort Claims Act
FindLaw's examination of the doctrine of common law governmental immunity in relation to the Texas Tort Claims Act.
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Opportunities In Importing and Exporting
FindLaw's discussion of foreign sales opportunities for small business owners and federal programs that may be available to allow such businesses to expand overseas.