Joe Whitcomb

Joe Whitcomb is the founder and president of Whitcomb, Selinsky, PC (WSM). In addition, he manages the firm and heads up the Government Procurement and International Business Transactions Law sections. As a result of his military service as a U.S. Army Ranger and as a non-commissioned officer in the Air Force, he learned mission accomplishment. While serving in the Air Force, he earned his Bachelor’s in Social Sciences and a Master’s in International Relations. His Master’s emphasis was on National Security and International Political Economics. After his military career, Joe attended law school at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.

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ELB Services v. U.S.: Bid Protest Fails Over Lack of Prejudice

Joe Whitcomb: June 04, 2025

In ELB Services, LLC v. United States, the Court of Federal Claims considered a challenge brought by an SDVOSB contractor regarding a contract award issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). ELB Services objected to the award based on the...

SDVOSB

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MLB Transportation Loses Challenge to VA Procurement Decision

Joe Whitcomb: June 03, 2025

In MLB Transportation, Inc. v. United States, the Court of Federal Claims dismissed a bid protest challenging the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)...

Contract Dispute SDVOSB Certifcation

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Meenaxi v. Coca-Cola: No U.S. Standing for Foreign Trademark Claims

Joe Whitcomb: May 29, 2025

In Meenaxi Enterprise, Inc. v. Coca-Cola Company, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed a decision of the Trademark Trial and...

Trademark Law

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Takeda Faces Partial Privilege Waiver in Actos Antitrust Case

Joe Whitcomb: May 27, 2025

In In re Actos Antitrust Litigation, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York addressed the scope of privilege in an antitrust...

Regulatory Compliance

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RTD Middleburg v. U.S.: Court Finds GSA Price Evaluation Lacked Clarity

Joe Whitcomb: May 25, 2025

In RTD Middleburg Heights, LLC v. United States, the Court of Federal Claims reviewed a lease procurement dispute involving Davis-Bacon Act wage...

davis-bacon Act Regulatory Compliance

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Salzman v. ImmunityBio: Court Allows FDA Disclosure Suit to Proceed

Joe Whitcomb: May 22, 2025

In Salzman v. ImmunityBio, Inc., the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California ruled on a motion to dismiss securities fraud claims...

Regulatory Compliance