Build America, Buy America, and Construction Contractors: Best Practices for Compliance, Contract Considerations

Ms. Lent advises companies in the automotive & advanced mobility sector on compliance with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration laws and regulations and represents clients in Department of Transportation (DOT) investigations and enforcement actions, including regarding safety defects and vehicle recalls. She also advises clients seeking federal financial assistance from DOT, the Department of Energy, and other federal agencies, including regarding legal requirements for grants, loans and cooperative agreements, grant administration, and regulatory compliance and represents clients in investigations and enforcement actions.

Mr. Ramish’s practice encompasses government contracts, construction, and white collar matters. He works with a multitude of issues unique to doing business with the federal government, including subspecialties such as cost and pricing, data rights, and small business and socioeconomic programs. Mr. Ramish has a particular focus on contract claims and disputes with the federal government, and disputes between prime contractors and subcontractors. He has extensive experience with federal government construction disputes, including constructive changes, differing site conditions, Spearin design liability, and Eichleay unabsorbed overhead claims. Mr. Ramish is a Co-Chair of the ABA Public Contract Law Section’s Subcontracting, Teaming and Strategic Alliances Committee.