Nichole and Eric unpack one of the biggest traps in government contracting: the subcontract. Too many small businesses rush to sign on the dotted line with a prime contractor without truly understanding what’s inside those pages. The subcontract is your bible—ignore it, and it can wipe out your business. They break down how teaming agreements differ from subcontracts, why “up to 49%” language will crush your workshare, and how dispute resolution clauses can force you to fight in Alaska or even under UK law. Click here to listen.

About Nichole Atallah

Nichole counsels employers and their compliance professionals on a broad range of labor and employment, government contracting, and corporate governance matters. She serves as Chair of PilieroMazza’s Labor & Employment Group, one of the few legal practices in the U.S. with a multi-jurisdictional labor and employment practice dedicated to advising government contractors on their compliance obligations. Nichole’s primary goal in representing employers is to help guide them through difficult situations, proactively address compliance, and avoid costly disputes. Read more here.