Joshua A. Mullen

Advised government contract clients regarding the negotiation of subcontracts, negotiation of payment disputes, the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and similar state and local regulations, and general advice regarding compliance issues.

Represented government contract clients with asset sales and acquisitions, including the negotiation of novation agreements and advice about business structure.

Advised government contract clients in connection with the Small Business Administration (SBA) size regulations, including without limitation, the preparation of SBA Mentor-Protégé agreements, joint ventures under the Mentor-Protégé program, and advice about SBA affiliation rules.

Represented clients in multiple bid protests before the Government Accountability Office (GAO), multiple state procurement departments, municipal governments, and in court.

Advised government contract clients in the technology services area regarding negotiations of subcontracts, the FAR and similar state and local regulations, and general advice regarding compliance issues.

Performed government investigations related to FAR and regulatory compliance.

Represented a client before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) relating to an affirmative government claim, which resulted in the client achieving a six-figure reduction in costs under a contract.

Served as the government contracts counsel for the negotiation of an asset sale on behalf of two sister pharmaceutical companies. The purchaser was a buyer affiliated with and funded by a Chinese entity.  Assets sold consisted of realty and personalty in Kentucky and Puerto Rico, and purchase price, including tax credits and earnouts, equaled $36 million. Representation involved the assignment of contracts with state and federal government agencies, the negotiation of a novation agreement and other assignment agreements, and other regulatory and compliance matters.

Briefed and argued a motion to dismiss that resulted in the complete dismissal of nine separate counterclaims that were asserted against client. The claims included, but were not limited to, fraud and misrepresentation, fraudulent and deceptive takeover of a corporation, and breach of contract.

Advised government contract clients in connection with business structure and formation issues related to Small Business Administration (SBA) size regulations, the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program, and contract novations.

Briefed and argued a Response to a Plaintiff's Motion to Amend that attempted to transform a first party insurance case into a major putative class action lawsuit that resulted in a denial of the Motion to Amend and a defeat of the Plaintiff's attempt to bring class action claims against the insurance company client.

Briefed and argued a motion for summary judgment defending an insurance company in relation to an insurance coverage dispute that resulted in a full dismissal of all of plaintiff's claims.