Effective September 21, 2026, a final rule adopted by the United States Department of Labor (DOL)’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) will eliminate several compliance requirements under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 503). This follows a pattern of recent final rules issued by the OFCCP signaling the dismantling of protections afforded to minorities, women, and now, individuals with disabilities. Here are what federal contractors should note come Monday, September 21. Self-Identification for Individuals with Disabilities Is . . . Read More
PilieroMazza is pleased to announce that Emily A. Spence, an associate in the firm’s Government Contracts Group, has been named a 2026 Law360 Rising Star in the Government Contracts category. The annual recognition honors attorneys under the age of 40 whose exceptional legal accomplishments and leadership have distinguished them among their peers. Law360 selected this year’s Rising Stars from more than 1,100 submissions across the country. Emily represents businesses across the government contracting industry on a broad range of matters involving bid protests, regulatory compliance, corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, . . . Read More
Click here to view the recorded session. This webinar provides an overview of the key labor and employment law requirements that apply to government contractors and subcontractors. Participants will gain a practical understanding of the federal laws, regulations, and agency guidance that shape contractor obligations, including wage and hour requirements, non-discrimination rules, and labor relations considerations. We will also highlight compliance challenges unique to contractors and offer strategies to reduce risk, prepare for audits, and maintain eligibility for government contracts. . . . Read More
PilieroMazza is pleased to announce that Jon Williams, a Partner in the firm’s Government Contracts Group, has been elected Chair of the Board of Directors of the Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum (SECAF), a leading organization dedicated to advancing the success of small and emerging government contractors. Jon Williams has been an active leader within SECAF for many years, serving as the organization’s General Counsel and supporting numerous initiatives that strengthen the government contracting community. In 2021, he was appointed to SECAF’s . . . Read More
PilieroMazza’s Jon Williams, a Partner in the firm’s Government Contracts Group, recently joined the OrangeSlices AI GovCon M&A Talk podcast to discuss the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) proposed changes to its size standards regulations and the potential implications for government contractors. In this episode, Jon Williams and OrangeSlices AI founder Sharon Heaton examine the SBA’s proposed rule and why it could represent one of the most significant changes to the small business contracting landscape in recent years. The discussion . . . Read More
Click here to view the recorded session. As employers and employees increasingly use artificial intelligence tools in their everyday work, new legal and privacy risks are emerging. This webinar examines how AI is reshaping the workplace, from employee data collection to decision-making and monitoring practices. Attendees will gain insight into this evolving legal landscape, including risks related to bias, data protection, and transparency, along with strategies to use AI responsibly while safeguarding employee rights and minimizing liability. Learning objectives: Identify . . . Read More
A private equity fund acquires an SDVOSB with strong revenue, attractive contract vehicles, and a promising pipeline. The financial diligence checks out and the customer relationships appear solid. The employees stay and integration proceeds as planned. Then the buyer discovers the company can no longer compete for many of the opportunities that drove its growth projections. A major contract vehicle no longer offers the same access to future work. A mentor-protégé joint venture is less valuable than expected. A facility . . . Read More
Click here to view the recorded session. Join PilieroMazza’s Labor & Employment Group for this introductory webinar, the first in a 3-part series, which provides employers with a clear, practical overview of the legal landscape surrounding employee organizing efforts. Participants will learn what constitutes protected activity, how to respond lawfully during an organizing campaign, and what obligations arise if employees choose union representation. This webinar walks through each stage—before, during, and after organizing—highlighting common pitfalls, compliance requirements, and strategies for maintaining positive employee . . . Read More
In the first installment of our blog series, Artificial Intelligence or Artificial Interference?: How AI is Reshaping Litigation for Better and Worse, we wrote about how artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to have an impact on litigation and various pitfalls created by reliance on AI in the legal context. Late last year, a noteworthy case brought those concerns to fruition after two plaintiffs introduced AI-generated and materially altered exhibits as “evidence.” To be sure, artificial intelligence has its benefits, but, as Mendones v. Cushman and Wakefield, Inc. shows, AI presents significant risks, and attorneys and litigants alike must be cognizant of the impact . . . Read More
One of the most common questions government contractors ask after receiving a negative Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPAR) is also one of the hardest to answer: “How long does a CPAR stay on my record?” Many contractors assume there is a simple answer. At some point, a CPAR becomes too old to matter, and agencies can no longer rely on it. In this blog, we examine a recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) protest decision that demonstrates why the answer is not nearly that simple and . . . Read More
