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BakerHostetler

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Government contracts

The BakerHostetler government contracts practice operates from offices in Los Angeles and Washington DC, handling a broad range of both contentious and non-contentious matters. The team advises on international government contracting, M&A transactions, claims and terminations, performance disputes, bid protests and related litigation. The practice is co-led by Todd Canni who is based in Los Angeles, and particularly experienced in procurement fraud defence and debarment matters. Fellow practice head Stephen Ruscus is located in Washington DC and often advises on claims, investigations, drug pricing issues, domestic preference requirements and compliance. Kevin Barnett and Kaitlyn Toth, both in DC, are also recommended for their expertise in contractor rights.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team consistently provides quick and accurate review and inputs to a variety of contract related issues. Contract reviews, comments and also detailed input to various contract disputes.’

  • ‘Kevin Barnett provides timely responses and has provided very thorough and in depth information on a variety of topics that help inform the issues we are working on.’

  • ‘Steven Ruscus, with Kaitlyn Toth's support, makes the practice unique. Steven is a partner there and has a brilliant mind. He cares about his clients and does everything in his power to protect them and help them succeed. Together with Kaitlyn they make a formidable team worthy of acknowledgement and praise.’

Key clients

  • Associated Energy Group, LLC
  • IXI Technology, Inc
  • Precision Metals Corp
  • Signal Peak Energy LLC
  • Sanford Federal, Inc
  • Hoffman Law Firm
  • BlueDrop USA Inc

Work highlights

Represented Bluedrop USA, Inc. throughout an administrative debarment proceeding by the Navy, in which the firm successfully assisted Bluedrop in demonstrating present responsibility, thus avoiding proposed debarment.
Successfully represented Sanford Federal, Inc. in a False Claims Act investigation brought by the Department of Justice seeking $20 million, alleging false small business representations. Secured a non-admission settlement for $3.1 million.
Successfully represented Clifford Skouby and Derick Skouby, a father and son who were proposed for debarment by the Navy, and secured the termination of their proposed debarments.
Practice head

Todd Canni; Stephen Ruscus

Other key lawyers

Kevin Barnett; Kaitlyn Toth