Click here to view the recorded session. Contracts are the foundation of every successful business relationship—but for many entrepreneurs, they can feel overwhelming, confusing, or easy to overlook. This webinar breaks down the essential elements of strong, effective contracts so you can confidently protect your business and avoid costly mistakes. Join PilieroMazza’sKristen Centre as she helps you take control of your business agreements and build a stronger, more secure foundation for growth. Learning objectives: the key contracts entrepreneurs should have in their legal . . . Read More
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 . _____________________________________________ GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS Executive Order (EO): Promoting Efficiency, Accountability, and Performance in Federal Contracting On April 30, the President issued an EO establishing the Administration’s policy that fixed-price contracts with performance-based considerations serve as the default and preferred method of procurement to advance cost predictability and budget discipline, appropriate contractor incentives and accountability, and streamlined procurement and contract . . . Read More
Click here to view the recorded session. On March 26, 2026, the Trump Administration issued a sweeping Executive Order targeting DEI policies, alongside DOJ’s plan to use the False Claims Act (FCA) to challenge such practices. The result: heightened scrutiny, required policy and subcontract changes, and real exposure to penalties—including contract termination. Watch our webinar to learn what this means for your business and the practical steps you should take now to stay compliant and protect your contracts. Learning objectives: understand . . . Read More
Click here to view the recorded session. The Contract Disputes Act (CDA) provides the framework governing contract disputes between contractors and the government. Understanding the claims process is vital to better position contractors before moving forward into potential traps for the unwary. Join PilieroMazza’sJosie Farinelli , Abby Finan , and Kelly Kirchgasser as they break down the essentials of REAs, claims, and appeals, walking through the most common sources of disputes and the financial fundamentals every government contractor should understand. This webinar is designed to help . . . Read More
GovCon Co., a successful government contractor, receives an email from the billing or accounting representative of a trusted subcontractor, Service Corporation, asking for payment of an outstanding invoice for $400,000, stating: “Please note our new bank account information in your system for any current and future wire transfers.” The email includes the Service Corporation logo and the name of the company representative with whom GovCon Co. normally deals. Everything seems to be in line with typical practices. However, the accounts . . . Read More
Earlier this year, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it amassed a record $6.8 Billion in fraud and False Claims Act (FCA) recoveries in Fiscal Year 2025. New FCA matters also increased substantially, driven in large part by a significant rise in suits brought by whistleblowers. As part of DOJ’s and whistleblowers’ relentless focus on pursuing claims of fraud committed against the federal government, construction contractors have come under heightened scrutiny. Recently, two Ohio asphalt companies paid a combined $30 Million . . . Read More
Earlier this month, the U.S. Navy announced a significant overhaul of its Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, with a renewed emphasis on speed, efficiency, and commercialization. The changes are intended to accelerate how quickly innovative technologies move from concept to deployment, which is unsurprising given the U.S. Department of War’s (DOW) focus on speed and supporting the warfighter. As these reforms begin to take shape, small business contractors should make efforts to assess . . . Read More
The Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) was a Congressionally-created program, administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), under which financial grants were issued to restaurants, food stands, caterers, bars, food trucks, food carts, breweries, wineries, and other food and beverage businesses to help those companies navigate the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. In March 2024, the SBA Office of Inspector General issued a report, SBA’s Restaurant Revitalization Fund Program Award Practices , which suggested that approximately $6.7 Billion of the $28.6 Billion in grants issued under . . . Read More
We’re back for the third installment of PilieroMazza ’s REAs, Claims, and Appeals Group ’s “Contract Claims 101” series, introducing federal contractors to the basics of requests for equitable adjustment (REAs), claims, and appeals. This month, we’re defining the key terms underpinning the basic financial framework of government contract disputes. Financial rules can make or break a contractor’s recovery: Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) dictate how costs must be built, Contract Disputes Act (CDA) interest can influence the timing and value of settlements, and the list goes . . . Read More
The Trump Administration recently released its “Cyber Strategy for America” ( Strategy ) emphasizing modernization of federal networks, streamlined “common sense” regulation, and supply chain risk reduction across several policy pillars. The strategy will guide implementation of an “unprecedented coordination” across government and the private sector to secure global dominance in cyber space. Whether these pillars can co-exist with one another is a different question. Below, PilieroMazza highlights key aspects of the strategy and its potential impact on federal contractors. Key . . . Read More
