Business

Understanding the Covenant Against Contingent Fees
There's an entire industry promising to help contractors tap into the more than $600 billion federal marketplace. Engaging services from one of these firms is allowed with restrictions, including the Covenant Against Contingent Fees.
By Hal Perloff
August 31, 2021
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by Hal Perloff
Hal J. Perloff is a Washington, D.C.-based partner with the law firm Husch Blackwell LLP. He co-leads the firm’s Government Contracts practice group. He can be reached at hal.perloff@huschblackwell.com.
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