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March 2025: Reducing the Negative Impacts of a Government Shutdown for Federal Contractors

By: Jacqueline K. Unger, Nichole D. Atallah, Lauren Brier

On top of the uncertainty introduced through the Trump administration’s shifting priorities and rapid-fire executive orders, government contractors are now confronted with an impending shutdown as the federal government is set to run out of funding on March 14. Although the House of Representatives passed a six-month continuing resolution that would keep funding at current levels through the rest of the fiscal year (i.e., September 30), it remains to be seen whether the Senate has the votes to pass the . . . Read More

Court Blocks Suspension and Termination of Foreign Aid Contracts: Key Takeaways for Government Contractors

Client Alerts 03.11.25

By: Samuel S. Finnerty

In a landmark decision, Judge Ali has issued a preliminary injunction (PI) preventing the U.S. government from enforcing suspensions, stop-work orders, and terminations for foreign aid contracts issued between January 20 and February 13, 2025—the date on which Judge Ali issued a temporary restraining order in this case. The ruling is a major rebuke of the executive branch’s attempt to halt congressionally appropriated funds, reaffirming Congress’s constitutional spending authority. This ruling requires the government to resume payments and allow drawdowns for . . . Read More

Corporate Transparency Act, Part 9: Reporting Due March 21, 2025, No Penalties for Not Reporting (For Now)

Client Alerts 03.10.25

By: Meghan F. Leemon, Abigail “Abby” L. Baker, Cole R. Fox

On February 18, 2025, the final court order [1] blocking reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was lifted. Thus, the CTA’s reporting requirements are back in effect, and the new reporting deadline for most reporting companies is March 21, 2025; however, FinCEN has announced that no penalties or fines will currently be enforced for not reporting. Please visit this link to access Parts 1-8 in this series. Although reporting requirements are back in effect, penalties and fines will not be enforced for . . . Read More

2nd Court Blocks Government Funding Freeze: 5 Takeaways for Contractors

Client Alerts 03.07.25

By: Samuel S. Finnerty

A second federal judge indefinitely blocked the Trump administration’s blanket freeze on appropriated and obligated federal funds for government contractors, reinforcing Congress’s authority over government spending. This decision directly impacts government contractors who rely on federal funding for projects and operations. Key Takeaways for Government Contractors Funding Pause Declared Unlawful The court ruled that the executive branch cannot impose a blanket freeze on congressionally appropriated funds. Judge McConnell wrote, “[t]he Executive put itself above Congress. It imposed a categorical mandate on . . . Read More

SCOTUS Greenlights Release of Foreign Aid Funds to Government Contractors

Client Alerts 03.06.25

By: Samuel S. Finnerty, Lauren Brier, Kelly A. Kirchgasser

On March 5, 2025, the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) upheld a federal judge’s order directing the government to pay nearly $2 Billion to federal contractors for completed foreign aid work. [1] This client alert identifies key takeaways from the SCOTUS denial and provides important considerations for government contractors whose payments were subject to executive freezes on foreign aid spending. Background As previously reported by PilieroMazza , President Trump issued Executive Order 14169, “ Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid ,” which ordered agencies with foreign development assistance programs . . . Read More

Tariffs on Products from Canada, Mexico, and China: Rising Costs and Supply Shortages for Government Contractors

Client Alerts 03.04.25

By: Jacqueline K. Unger, Christopher A. Jannace

PilieroMazza recently published a client alert regarding executive orders issued on February 1, 2025, imposing additional tariffs on products from Canada, Mexico, and China, and the decision to delay the tariffs on Canada and Mexico until March 6, 2025. This client alert provides government contractors with an update on these tariffs—which may increase the cost of performance or lead to supply shortages, resulting in delays—and how to insulate your business. To summarize, products from Canada and Mexico were subject to a 25% tariff, . . . Read More

Trump’s Executive Order on DOGE Cost Efficiency: Key Takeaways for Government Contractors

Client Alerts 02.27.25

By: Samuel S. Finnerty, Lauren Brier, Kelly A. Kirchgasser

On February 26, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order implementing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Cost Efficiency Initiative (Order). The Order seeks to transform federal spending on contracts, grants, and loans to ensure transparency and accountability. This includes requiring federal agencies to implement new mechanisms to record, justify, and approve agency payments; perform comprehensive reviews of contracts, grants, contracting policies, procedures, and personnel; and issue new guidance on signing or modifying new and existing contracts. The Order also freezes non-essential . . . Read More