In a draft memo, the Pentagon would place a 5% cap on most fees charged by value-added resellers (VARS) starting with a specific special item number (SIN) for IT products. This cap would only apply to IT products sold through the General Services Administration’s schedule contract. The draft memo is one of two expected from the administration to address what it believes are higher than normal costs when buying IT products and services through resellers. Responding to the legality of . . . Read More
Pro Bono Partnership (PBP) has recognized PilieroMazza Partner Kristen Centre for her outstanding contributions to nonprofit organizations by offering vital, pro bono legal support on matters ranging from corporate governance, contract review, and complex organizational transitions. As one of PBP’s most dedicated and trusted volunteers, Kristen exemplifies the organization’s spirit of service and leadership by generously offering her time to support nonprofit clients across a wide spectrum of legal needs. PBP clients and colleagues alike praise Kristen for her rare blend of legal skill, patience, and . . . Read More
In the lifecycle of a closely held company—whether a limited liability company, a small corporation, or a joint-venture partnership—there are critical transitions that expose a business and its owners to considerable litigation risk. Among the most challenging are deadlocks among owners and the dissolution or break-up of the company. In this seventh installment of PilieroMazza’s blog series, “Managing Litigation Risk During the Business Lifecycle,” we discuss steps businesses should take now to avoid costly stakeholder deadlocks and explore how to . . . Read More
The Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act (PWFA) became effective on June 27, 2023. Two years later, we’re seeing PWFA cases make their way through the courts. Employers need a firm grasp of the PWFA to support pregnant employees appropriately while steering the company away from preventable compliance missteps and costly legal fallout. What is the PWFA? The PWFA and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) implementing regulations require covered employers—those with 15 or more employees—to provide “reasonable accommodations” for a qualified . . . Read More
As part of the broader Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 27, which addresses patents, data, and copyrights was revised. While most changes were driven by the need for plain language, greater clarity, improved readability, and streamlined procedures, a few notable changes were introduced that will impact the treatment of intellectual property in federal government contracting. Special and Existing Works FAR Sections 27.405-1 and 27.405-2, which address special works and existing works, were revised. Notably, the prescriptions . . . Read More
Click here to view the recorded session. Join NVSBC ’s Marie Myszkier and PilieroMazza GovCon attorneys Cy Alba and Krissy Crallé for the latest episode in NVSBC’s Virtual Training Series, “SBA & Other Agencies Mentor-Protégé Programs,” where they explore key aspects of mentor-protégé opportunities across federal agencies. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain strategic insights to support your company’s success!
Click here to view the recorded session. Significant revisions to FAR Part 19 will reshape how the federal government engages with small business government contractors, and there are implications for prime and subcontractors alike. In this webinar, PilieroMazza ’s Cy Alba unpacks the new rules, explains how they affect your bidding strategies and compliance obligations, and shares tactics to ensure your company stays contract-ready. Learning objectives include: understand key changes to FAR Part 19; evaluate the impact on contracting strategies; and apply compliance best . . . Read More
Click here to view the recorded session. GovCon Giants’ Eric Coffie and PilieroMazza’s Meghan Leemon show you the critical changes happening with 8(a) and other small business certifications in 2025 that you must know to protect and grow your business. In this video, they break down the latest updates, including the overhaul of FAR Part 19, the reinstatement of the “bonafide place of business” rule for construction, and why certification approvals are taking longer. Eric and Meghan explain the ongoing compliance . . . Read More
Join NVSBC ’s Marie Myszkier and PilieroMazza GovCon attorneys Cy Alba and Krissy Crallé for the latest episode in NVSBC’s Virtual Training Series, “SBA & Other Agencies Mentor-Protégé Programs,” where they explore key aspects of mentor-protégé opportunities across federal agencies. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain strategic insights to support your company’s success! Click here to listen. About Cy Alba Cy is a partner in PilieroMazza’s Government Contracts Group . He counsels clients in a broad range of government contracting matters before government agencies and federal courts that include overall regulatory . . . Read More
