tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970420612682214219.post1316352635366337293..comments2024-03-13T20:03:07.699-04:00Comments on Spriggs Law Group: SEQUESTRATION CLAIMS PREDICTEDSpriggs Law Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06448337445002061566noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970420612682214219.post-59161146823914957922012-06-20T09:14:54.436-04:002012-06-20T09:14:54.436-04:00I suspect the "sovereign act" defense wi...I suspect the "sovereign act" defense will be invoked in the case of claims for unabsorbed overhead for planned work that does not materialze. I anticipate, however, a multitude of (partial) terminations for convenience to effect the reductions mandated by sequestration. Many services contract options will be exercised or annual contracts or orders awarded in October or November only to have funding reduced in January. I do NOT believe the sovereign act defense can be used to deny the resulting termination claims.Rich Wilkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04823899175112093899noreply@blogger.com