Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – October 9, 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 . _____________________________________________ FAR OVERHAUL Long-Awaited Release of FAR Part 19: New Rule of Two and More, PilieroMazza Client Alert, Antonio R. Franco , Kristine “Krissy” Crallé On September 26, 2025, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council released the much-anticipated rewrite of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 19, formerly titled Small Business Programs, as part of the broader Revolutionary FAR Overhaul initiative. To the . . . Read More
CNN Quotes Nichole Atallah: Federal Workers Face Unpaid Furloughs as Shutdown Continues
As the government shutdown continues, federal workers—particularly those in low-wage, hourly roles—are unlikely to be made whole after furloughs, warns Nichole Atallah , Chair of PilieroMazza ’s Labor & Employment Group . “If you’re a cafeteria worker or a janitor, you can’t make up that time. It’s lost,” Atallah told CNN in a phone interview. Although employers can decide to pay contract workers despite the shutdown, experts say that’s rare when it comes to hourly workers in blue-collar jobs. Atallah said contract employers will sometimes work to . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – October 2, 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 Deepens Deal-Making Bench, Enhances Corporate/M&A Capabilities with New Partner Kristen Centre, PilieroMazza Announcement, Kristen Centre , Abigail “Abby” L. Baker PilieroMazza is pleased to announce that Kristen Centre joined the Firm as a Partner in our expanding Business & Transactions Group , further strengthening the Firm’s nationwide reach. Read more here . BID PROTESTS The Shutdown Lowdown for Bid Protests, PilieroMazza Client Alert, Jon Williams , Katherine B. Burrows , Eric Valle As . . . Read More
PilieroMazza Deepens Deal-Making Bench, Enhances Corporate/M&A Capabilities with New Partner Kristen Centre
PilieroMazza is pleased to announce that Kristen Centre joined the Firm as a Partner in our expanding Business & Transactions Group , further strengthening the Firm’s nationwide reach. “Kristen’s diverse practice and strategic counsel make her a valuable asset to our clients and our firm. We are thrilled to welcome her to the PilieroMazza team,” said Abby Baker , Chair of the Business & Transactions Group. Kristen has significant experience advising private companies, founders and investors, private equity firms, and other capital providers in a wide range of corporate . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – September 25, 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 September 2025: Reducing the Negative Impacts of a Government Shutdown for Federal Contractors, PilieroMazza Client Alert, Jacqueline K. Unger , Nichole D. Atallah , Lauren Brier , Abigail “Abby” Finan The federal government is set to run out of funding on September 30. While Congress is working on a continuing resolution to extend current funding levels and avert a government shutdown, it . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – September 18, 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 . ______________________________________________ CYBERSECURITY & DATA PRIVACY CMMC Is Here—What It Means for Defense Contractors, PilieroMazza Client Alert, Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV , Daniel Figuenick, III , Joseph P. Loman The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification ( CMMC ) Program is finally here. A final rule establishing the CMMC Program at Title 32 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 170 went live on December 16, 2024. Now, the Department of Defense (DOD) issued a final rule (Final . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – September 11, 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 How the Boards of Contract Appeals Work—And Why It Matters for Your Bottom Line, PilieroMazza Webinar Replay, Lauren Brier , Josie Farinelli When government contractors receive an adverse decision from a contracting officer, it can be difficult to balance the costs, performance risks, and impact on future opportunities while considering litigation. Fortunately, the Boards of Contract Appeals (BCAs) offer an . . . Read More
NVSBC Training Session: Cy Alba and Abby Finan Discuss “Diversifying Your Contract Pipeline by Maximizing Opportunities Through the DOD’s Mentor-Protégé Program”
With the evolving federal contracting landscape, more businesses are looking to enter or expand within the Department of Defense market. Understanding the DOD’s Mentor-Protégé Program and its complexities can help you get a leg up in the complex DOD market and accelerate your success. In this training session hosted by the National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC), Marie Myszkier is joined by PilieroMazza attorneys Cy Alba and Abby Finan , who cover the ins and outs of the DOD’s MPP. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain strategic insights and position . . . Read More
Nichole Atallah and GovCon Giants’ Eric Coffie Discuss the Hidden Government Contract Clause that Could Kill Your Company
Nichole and Eric unpack one of the biggest traps in government contracting: the subcontract. Too many small businesses rush to sign on the dotted line with a prime contractor without truly understanding what’s inside those pages. The subcontract is your bible—ignore it, and it can wipe out your business. They break down how teaming agreements differ from subcontracts, why “up to 49%” language will crush your workshare, and how dispute resolution clauses can force you to fight in Alaska or . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – September 4, 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 Trump Seeks to Unilaterally Cancel $5 Billion in Foreign Aid, Bloomberg Government President Donald Trump is seeking to unilaterally cancel almost $5 billion in foreign aid through a “pocket rescission,” a legally dubious maneuver aimed at subverting Congress. Read more here (subscription required). DOD Watchdog Urges Review of Ukraine Contract Costs, Law360 A . . . Read More