Managing Litigation Risk During the Business Lifecycle, Part 6: Minority Stakeholder Interests and Oppression
There is a common misconception that ownership equals control. But in many businesses—especially those participating in the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) programs—the reality is far more complex. As companies grow, take on investment, or bring in new members, questions of ownership rights, decision-making authority, and fiduciary duties become increasingly fraught. For minority stakeholders, the risk of being sidelined is real. And for majority owners, mismanaging that balance can trigger . . . Read More
Cy Alba and Lauren Brier Discuss Overcoming Legal Challenges for VOSB Contractors Impacted by Executive Orders
Government contractors are navigating a range of legal and compliance challenges in the wake of recent executive orders issued by the Trump administration. In this timely training session hosted by the National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC), Marie Myszkier is joined by PilieroMazza attorneys Cy Alba and Lauren Brier , who address how veteran-owned small businesses can overcome legal challenges related to the EOs. 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 . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 31, 2025
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 . ______________________________________________ PilieroMazza’s Josie Farinelli Honored with Meritorious Civilian Service Award from the U.S. Air Force, PilieroMazza News, Josie Farinelli PilieroMazza is proud to announce that Josie Farinelli , a valued member of our Government Contracts team, was awarded the Meritorious Civilian Service Award by the Department of the Air Force—one of the highest honors bestowed upon civilian personnel. It is granted for . . . Read More
The Rise of OTAs in Defense Contracting: Opportunities, Risks, and What Contractors Need to Know
Click here to view the recorded session. As the Defense Department increasingly turns to Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements to streamline innovation and speed up procurement, contractors—especially those in the defense sector—must adapt to this rapidly evolving development. Whether you’re a seasoned government contractor or a commercial firm entering the defense space, this session offers strategic insights to help you capitalize on OTA opportunities while managing associated risks. Join Cy Alba and Josie Farinelli , attorneys from PilieroMazza’s Government Contracts Group , as they unpack: What OTAs are and . . . Read More
Cy Alba Co-Hosts “The Real Deal” Podcast Series Highlighting Winning, Growing, and Exiting in Government Contracting
Powered by OrangeSlices’ “ The Peel ” podcast, “The Real Deal” is a new series created by PilieroMazza partner Cy Alba and Sarah Djamshidi of Speedshift Ventures. Episodes explore the fast-evolving world of M&A in the government contracting space. This series dives deep into the realities facing buyers, sellers, advisors, and operators—unpacking the trends, risks, and decisions behind successful (and sometimes failed) deals. In this premiere episode “Cybersecurity, Contracts, and Culture: De-risking Your Deal Before You Sell,” Cy and Sarah unravel the complex dynamics shaping . . . Read More
PilieroMazza’s Josie Farinelli Honored with Meritorious Civilian Service Award from the U.S. Air Force
PilieroMazza is proud to announce that Josie Farinelli , a valued member of our Government Contracts team, was awarded the Meritorious Civilian Service Award by the Department of the Air Force—one of the highest honors bestowed upon civilian personnel. It is granted for noteworthy service that is of major significance to the Air Force and demonstrates exemplary achievement and dedication. The award also recognizes Josie’s exceptional leadership and technical expertise in support of mission-critical Air Force programs, having a lasting and meaningful impact . . . Read More
FAR Part 6 Rewrite: What It Means for Small Business Set-Asides, Socioeconomic Programs, and the Rule of Two
The recent rewrite of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6—governing “Competition Requirements”—is prompting questions about whether the changes may signal a shift in federal small business contracting policy. In particular, the removal of explicit references to certain socioeconomic program provisions raises concerns in the small business community. In this blog, PilieroMazza dissects the FAR Part 6 rewrite, concluding that most revisions appear to be structural rather than substantive. However, the unresolved status of the “Rule of Two” continues to . . . Read More
Cybersecurity, AI, and EO 14306: What Government Contractors Must Do to Stay Compliant
In June 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14306 (EO), titled “Sustaining Select Efforts to Strengthen the Nation’s Cybersecurity and Amending Executive Order 13694 and Executive Order 14144,” which amends and supersedes portions of President Biden’s [1] and President Obama’s [2] executive orders on cybersecurity. The EO was accompanied by a Fact Sheet , which provides further reasoning for the revisions. Although the EO amends and supersedes portions of President Biden’s and President Obama’s executive orders, it generally leaves the framework established by these orders in place. . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 24, 2025
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 A True Path to Making America Great: Supporting Small Businesses and the Rule of Two, PilieroMazza Client Alert, Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV Recently, there has been a good deal of speculation about whether the so-called “Rule of Two” will continue to exist after the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) overhaul that is currently ongoing. Specifically, whether FAR Part 19 will continue . . . Read More