Another DOHA Clearance Victory

Bill Savarino helped save another DoD clearance at the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA).  This successful appeal, handled without a hearing, involved allegations under Guideline D (Sexual Behavior) of nearly a decade of actively seeking out and viewing pornography of under-aged girls; and allegations under Guideline E (Personal Conduct) of allegations of deception […]

Victor Klingelhofer Elected to the Executive Committee of VET-Force

Cohen Mohr partner Victor Klingelhofer was elected on December 11, 2012 to the Executive Committee of the Veterans Entrepreneurship Task Force (VET-Force).  VET-Force is composed of over 200 organizations and affiliates representing thousands of veterans throughout the United States, a high percentage of which are small businesses.  Its mission is to monitor the implementation of programs, agencies, […]

Cohen Mohr Argues Case of First Impression in Federal Circuit re: BCA Jurisdiction Under Contract Disputes Act: Sharp v. Dept. of the Army, 2012-1299 (Fed. Cir.)

On December 6, 2012, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit heard argument in a case of first impression regarding the interpretation and application of FAR 8.406-6, which provision determines the authority of the ordering agency contracting officer to issue final decisions on claims under the Contract Disputes Act, 41 U.S.C. § 7101 et seq.  […]