Wholesaler-distributors who supply products and materials to contractors for work on projects funded, at least in part, with government funds are no doubt aware of the involvement of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) on many of these projects.  Recent incidents of “DBE fraud” have resulted in Justice Department charges against distributors and/or contractors.

To view NAW’s new Legal Advisory to learn more about possible liability exposure for DBE fraud in government-funded projects, go to:

https://www.naw.org/govrelations/advisory.php?articleid=794