Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 11, 2026
The Weekly Update recaps recent legislative and regulatory updates affecting government contractors and commercial businesses. If you have questions concerning this content, please email marketing@pilieromazza.com . _____________________________________________ PilieroMazza Distinguished for Legal Excellence in 2026 Chambers USA Ranking, PilieroMazza News PilieroMazza is proud to announce that Chambers USA distinguishes the Firm’s Government Contracts Group among the nation’s elite—earning the highest nationwide ranking for the Group’s work with government contractors. Additionally, Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV , earned his first national ranking in Government Contracts, reflecting Cy’s exceptional leadership and extensive experience guiding clients through . . . Read More
Employee Organizing 101: What Every Employer Needs to Know Before, During, and After a Union Campaign
Employee organizing activity continues to draw increased attention across industries and across multiple jurisdictions, making it more important than ever for employers to understand their rights, responsibilities, and legal obligations under federal labor law. To help employers better understand this evolving landscape, PilieroMazza ’s Labor & Employment Group is launching a three-part blog and webinar series focused on employee organizing and union representation. As the first installment in this series, this blog previews the webinar’s key topics, offering a high-level look at the legal framework . . . Read More
NVSBC Welcomes Cy Alba to Its Board of Directors
PilieroMazza is pleased to announce the appointment of Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV , to the Board of Directors for the National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC) , a national non-profit organization serving the business needs of veteran-owned small businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses or SDVOSBs. Cy brings extensive experience in government contracting, business development, and advocacy for the small business community. Throughout his legal career, Cy has demonstrated a strong commitment to helping businesses navigate the federal marketplace and achieve sustainable growth. His leadership, industry knowledge, and dedication to advancing . . . Read More
Top 10 Killer Construction Contract Clauses, Part 5: Liquidated Damages Provisions
Liquidated damages clauses are common in construction contracts and can create significant risk for contractors. They set a predetermined daily amount for late completion. Under common law and federal contract law, liquidated damages generally must reasonably estimate anticipated delay damages and cannot operate as a penalty. While they can create certainty, they can also threaten profitability if contractors fail to manage schedule risk. This blog highlights key benefits, risks, and practical considerations associated with liquidated damages clauses for construction contractors. . . . Read More
SBA Issues Proposed Rule Regarding Social Disadvantage Requirements for Individually-Owned 8(a) Applicants
On June 11, 2026, SBA issued a proposed rule entitled “Reforms to Remove SBA’s 8(a) Program’s Rebuttable Presumption of Social Disadvantage for Individually Owned Firms Only; Reforms Do Not Impact Entity-Owned Firms.” This client alert covers key aspects of the proposed rule and how it may impact a contractor’s pending or future 8(a) application. Notably, this proposed rule does not impact current individually-owned participants in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) business development program (8(a) program) or entity-owned firms. This proposed . . . Read More
Government Contractors and AI: Protecting Confidential Information and Privilege in Disputes
Artificial intelligence (AI) offers clear efficiencies, but government contractors should proceed with caution before inputting protected documents, confidential information, or dispute-related facts into consumer AI tools in the hopes that they will quickly analyze your dispute and provide a strategy for recovery or litigation. A prompt intended to save time may instead produce unreliable analysis, expose sensitive information, create compliance problems under the contractor’s legal and contractual obligations, or jeopardize privilege. This article highlights several reasons government contractors—especially those facing . . . Read More
PilieroMazza Distinguished for Legal Excellence in 2026 Chambers USA Ranking
PilieroMazza is proud to announce that Chambers USA distinguishes the Firm’s Government Contracts Group among the nation’s elite—earning the highest nationwide ranking for the Group’s work with government contractors. Additionally, Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV , earned his first national ranking in Government Contracts, reflecting Cy’s exceptional leadership and extensive experience guiding clients through every stage of the federal procurement lifecycle. Cy remarked: “I’m honored to receive this recognition from Chambers USA alongside such an exceptional Government Contracts team. Our clients are navigating an increasingly complex and fast-moving procurement environment, and . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 4, 2026
The Weekly Update recaps recent legislative and regulatory updates affecting government contractors and commercial businesses. If you have questions concerning this content, please email marketing@pilieromazza.com . _____________________________________________ Introducing the PilieroMazza Foundation, PilieroMazza News, Jon Williams PilieroMazza is proud to announce the launch of the PilieroMazza Foundation , a charitable initiative that reflects the firm’s longstanding commitment to service, community involvement, and giving back. Building on a tradition of supporting causes that matter to our attorneys, staff, clients, and communities, the Foundation will serve as a platform for . . . Read More
PilieroMazza Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
PilieroMazza is proud to announce that several of the firm’s attorneys—across multiple practice areas, including Government Contracts , Construction , Labor & Employment , and Litigation & Dispute Resolution —were selected for inclusion in the 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement, while Rising Stars honors outstanding lawyers who are either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less. “We are honored to see our attorneys recognized for their dedication . . . Read More
No Severance, No Noncompete: Virginia Mandates Employers Pay for Enforceable Noncompete Agreements Against Laid-Off Employees
Virginia has become increasingly hostile to noncompetition agreements as of late. Starting July 1, 2026, Virginia employers will be prohibited from enforcing new noncompete agreements against employees who are laid-off or fired without cause—unless the employer pays them severance or another amount that it specifies upfront in the noncompete agreement. Before the law takes effect, Virginia employers should review their noncompete agreements and employee separation practices to ensure compliance and minimize legal and financial penalties. What Restrictions Does the New . . . Read More