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 contract . . . Read More
Fixed-Price Contracts EO: What It Means for Government Contractors
On April 30, 2026, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) establishing that the default contracting method for federal agencies is fixed-price contracts with performance-based considerations; and, for certain large contracts, the EO adds a justification and approval requirement for any other contracting method. The EO is the Administration’s most recent effort to overhaul the federal contracting framework and came just two days before the year anniversary of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council’s first round of Revolutionary FAR Overhaul . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – April 30, 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 Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul Class Deviations On April 20, class deviations for FAR Parts 9 (Contractor Qualifications), 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services), 22 (Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions), and 52 (Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses) were updated based on the Trump Administration’s Executive Order banning . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – April 23, 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 . _____________________________________________ LABOR & EMPLOYMENT The New DEI Crackdown: What Federal Contractors Must Do Now, PilieroMazza Webinar Replay, Sarah L. Nash , Matthew E. Feinberg , Lauren Brier 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 . . . Read More
The New DEI Crackdown: What Federal Contractors Must Do Now
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
Protesting an Award? What the Latest CICA Stay Decision Means for Government Contractors
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (Federal Circuit) recently rejected the argument that a plaintiff challenging an agency’s override of an automatic stay of a contract—commonly referred to as the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) stay—should be required to succeed under the four-factor test for preliminary injunctions. Life Science Logistics, LLC v. United States.1 The Federal Circuit panel agreed with the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC) decision—that a bid protester seeking to challenge an agency’s override . . . Read More
GAO Decision Highlights the Power of Protests in Protecting Fair Competition
The Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) recent decision in Effective Communication Strategies, LLC, B-422289 (Mar. 18, 2025), offers an important reminder for federal contractors: when an agency repeatedly changes requirements and demands near-immediate proposal revisions, contractors are not required to race against the agency’s arbitrary clock. Agencies must provide a reasonable opportunity to respond. In this blog, we break down GAO’s decision and explain how a timely protest is often necessary to protect your competitive position when the agency’s requirements or . . . Read More
Widening Supply Chain Scrutiny: Latest on the Proposed Semiconductor Ban
More supply chain scrutiny is coming. Nearly two years ago, we blogged about an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking ( ANPR ) involving a potential proposed rule on covered semiconductors. The wait is finally over. In February, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council) released its proposed rule ( Proposed Rule ) identifying and explaining some potential changes coming to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The impact on contractors in every industry will be expensive and time-consuming, especially for small businesses. Below, PilieroMazza highlights . . . Read More
Contract Claims 101: The Fundamentals of Contract Administration Disputes
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’s Josie 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