In December 2014, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued an important decision that impacts how the 6 year statute of limitations (SOL) is applied under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA). In Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation v. United States, the Court of Appeals determined that the CDA’s 6 year SOL for filing a
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Supreme Court to Consider Contractor's Ability to Secure "Home Court" Advantage
By Edward T. DeLisle on
Posted in Protection of Contractor Rights
By: Edward T. DeLisle & Robert Ruggieri
Last week the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it will review an important Circuit Court case, which focuses on the enforceability of forum selection clauses. These contract clauses identify where parties must litigate claims in the event of a dispute. Contractors, especially federal contractors who perform work for…