by Chess Consulting | Apr 28, 2026 | Disputes and Investigations
Recently, the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) released a bid protest decision concerning deciBel Research, Inc. (“deciBel”) protesting the Missile Defense Agency’s (“MDA”) award of a contract to IERUS. deciBel protested the agency’s cost realism evaluation of...
by Chess Consulting | Oct 24, 2024 | Disputes and Investigations
On May 4, 2024, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (“ASBCA”) awarded nearly $4.9 million in damages plus Contract Disputes Act interest to Konecranes Nuclear Equipment Services, LLC (“Konecranes”) due to a breach of contract by the Navy. The breach of...
by Chess Consulting | Feb 27, 2024 | Disputes and Investigations
Since its enactment in 1975, Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence has sought to redirect standards for the admission of expert testimony from a focus on “general acceptance in the profession” to one that places a greater emphasis on whether it is “scientifically...
by Chess Consulting | Nov 10, 2023 | Disputes and Investigations
As commercial damages consultants, one question we are always asked when meeting with a potential new client is “What are your hourly billing rates?” It is certainly a reasonable inquiry, and we dutifully provide the answer. In many instances, a “go/no go” decision...
by Chess Consulting | Sep 19, 2023 | Disputes and Investigations
Some damages experts describe themselves as specializing within specific industries, such as a construction damages expert. Others self-identify based on the type of damages analysis they typically perform such as intellectual property or labor. However, many...
by Chess Consulting | Jul 21, 2023 | Disputes and Investigations
Prejudgment interest is a form of compensation that seeks to convert financial harm suffered by a party in the past to a present value as of the date a judgment is issued (if interest is an allowable remedy) or a settlement agreement is reached (if interest is part of...
