Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 24, 2021

If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . PilieroMazza Partner Jon Williams Testifies at Congressional Hearing on CMMC, June 24, 2021 PilieroMazza is pleased to announce that Jon Williams , a Partner on the Firm’s Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Team and Chair of the Government Contracts Group , testified at a hearing on June 24, 2021, at 10:00 AM ET before the Congressional Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations. The hearing—which focused on matters concerning Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)—was entitled “CMMC Implementation: . . . Read More

PilieroMazza Partner Jon Williams to Testify at Congressional Hearing on CMMC

PilieroMazza is pleased to announce that Jon Williams , a Partner on the Firm’s Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Team and Chair of the Government Contracts Group , will testify at a hearing on June 24, 2021, at 10:00 AM ET before the Congressional Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations. The hearing—which focuses on matters concerning Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)—is entitled “CMMC Implementation: What It Means for Small Businesses.” A recording of the hearing is available here , . CMMC is the Department of Defense’s (DOD) latest initiative . . . Read More

PilieroMazza Joins the Nation in Recognizing Juneteenth

June 19, 1865, marks the date that Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced the end of both the Civil War and slavery. His announcement, General Order Number 3, reads in part: “The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of personal rights and rights of property, between former masters and slaves and the connection heretofore existing . . . Read More

Partner Todd M. Reinecker Joins PilieroMazza’s Growing Litigation Team

PilieroMazza is pleased to announce that Todd M. Reinecker joined the Firm as a Partner in its growing Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group . “Todd’s impressive trial record and the diversity of his litigation practice make him a key asset of our expanding team,” said Matt Feinberg , Chair of the Group. “Clients will benefit from his wealth of experience and practical, comprehensive approach to litigation and to helping clients avoid litigation where possible.”  Commenting on his transition to PilieroMazza, Todd stated: “I am delighted to be joining the Firm and . . . Read More

Charity for the Win! PilieroMazza’s Jeopardy Game Night Benefits 5 Charities

Members of PilieroMazza’s Corporate Social Responsibility Committee and Events Committee recently organized a “Trivia for Good” Jeopardy game night.  It was a lively, friendly competition involving the Firm’s attorneys and support staff competing to donate dollars to five charities.  Below is more information on the charities receiving donations.  Special thanks to Emmanuel Elone and Adam Kuester for organizing the event. Operation Renewed Hope Foundation Operation Renewed Hope Foundation has helped hundreds of homeless and at-risk Veterans secure safe, permanent homes—and overcome the root causes of homelessness and instability . . . Read More

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 4, 2021

If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . WEBINAR: Missteps in the Bid Protest Process: War Stories from the Trenches, June 9, 2021, Katie Burrows and Timothy Valley. Read more here . WEBINAR: Federal Small Business Programs—A Primer for Government Contractors, June 15, 2021, Peter Ford and Lauren Brier . Read more here . WEBINAR: Government Contractors: Keys to Making Your Company an Attractive Acquisition Target, June 16, 2021, Cy Alba and Kathryn Hickey. Read more here . WEBINAR: Return to Work: Employer-Mandated COVID-19 Vaccination Policies and . . . Read More

Kathryn Hickey Elected to Howard County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

PilieroMazza is pleased to announce that partner Kathryn Hickey was elected a member of the Board of Directors of the Howard County Chamber of Commerce, effective June 1, 2021.  As a member of the Board, Kathryn will work together with others on the Board and the Chamber’s President and CEO, Leonardo McClarty, to foster and promote the success of Howard County’s business community.  Commenting on her election, Kathryn stated, “PilieroMazza is a proud business partner of the Chamber, and I . . . Read More

13 PilieroMazza Attorneys Featured in 2021 Super Lawyers®

The 2021 edition of Super Lawyers® features attorneys from all PilieroMazza ‘s offices and a cross-section of the Firm’s primary practice areas—including, Government Contracts , Business & Transactions , Labor & Employment , and Litigation & Dispute Resolution .  “This is a great achievement,” said Managing Partner Tony Franco, “and highlights the hard work and perseverance of not just the attorneys listed, but the team as a whole.” Every year, Super Lawyers® selects attorneys from firms throughout the U.S. Super Lawyers® candidates are nominated by colleagues, researched by Super Lawyers® staff, and evaluated by top . . . Read More

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – May 19, 2021

If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . WEBINAR: Risk Prevention Strategies: Responding Effectively to Internal Workplace Complaints, June 1, 2021, Nichole Atallah and Matt Kreiser. Read more here . WEBINAR: Missteps in the Bid Protest Process: War Stories from the Trenches, June 9, 2021, Katie Burrows and Timothy Valley. Read more here . WEBINAR: Federal Small Business Programs—A Primer for Government Contractors, June 15, 2021, Peter Ford and Lauren Brier . Read more here . WEBINAR: Return to Work: Employer-Mandated COVID-19 Vaccination Policies and Accommodating Employee . . . Read More

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – May 6, 2021

If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . COVID-19 Client Resource Center: To access resources for businesses navigating the COVID-19 crisis, we invite you to visit PilieroMazza’s “ COVID-19 Client Resource Center .” Contact [email protected] for immediate assistance. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS SBA Extends the HUBZone Map Freeze to June 30, 2023, May 5, 2021, Jon Williams and Anna Wright Today, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a direct final rule extending the HUBZone map freeze from December 31, 2021, to June 30, 2023.  The direct final rule . . . Read More