Carolina Espinoza

AI, Privacy, and Employees: Understanding Legal Risks and Liabilities for Employers

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

GovCon Due Diligence: The Assets Investors and PE Buyers Need to Understand Before Closing – The GovCon M&A Playbook, Part 3

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

Employee Organizing 101: What Employers Need to Know Before, During, and After Employees Organize

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

Artificial Intelligence or Artificial Interference?: How AI is Reshaping Litigation for Better and Worse, Part II

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

When Does a CPAR Stop Mattering? GAO’s Latest Answer Is: It Depends

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

Unsolicited Podcast Features Nichole Atallah on How Contractors Can Regain Negotiating Leverage

Many government contractors find themselves accepting unfavorable contract terms because they believe they have little room to negotiate. In a recent conversation with Hope Skibitsky on Unsolicited, a Namauu Technological & Industrial podcast, PilieroMazza’s Nichole Atallah discusses why contractors often lose bargaining power during negotiations—and, more importantly, how they can regain it. Nichole shares practical insights to help contractors identify where leverage may be lost early in the contracting process, avoid common negotiation pitfalls, and position themselves for stronger outcomes . . . Read More

GSA’s Revised AI Clause: Narrower Scope, Broader Compliance Demands on Government Contractors

On June 17, 2026, the General Services Administration (GSA) released a revised version of proposed General Services Administration Regulation (GSAR) clause 552.239–7001 on safeguarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) for public comment, responding to industry concerns regarding scope, applicability, and operational feasibility. The revised clause narrows its applicability to contractors using Large Language Model Artificial Intelligence Systems (LLMs) to process Government Data—but for contractors within its scope, compliance obligations are now far more detailed and enforceable. Below, we discuss key changes. Scope . . . 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

Contract Basics for Entrepreneurs: The Contracts You Need in Your Legal Toolkit as You Scale Your Business

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’s Kristen 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

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – May 7, 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. _____________________________________________ 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 . . . Read More