Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – August 7, 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 Government Accountability Office (GAO) Report: Whistleblowers, VA Should Assess Data and Monitor Settlement Agreements to Better Ensure Protections On July 31, GAO released a report reviewing the characteristics of VA whistleblower retaliation investigations and VA’s process for settling whistleblower retaliation claims. This report examines (1) the number, length, and outcomes of VA whistleblower retaliation cases; (2) typical . . . 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
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
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 17, 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 UPDATE: Let Your Voice be Heard: Congress Wants to Hear from Small Business Government Contractors, PilieroMazza Client Alert, Antonio R. Franco , Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV , Jacqueline K. Unger , Kristine “Krissy” Crallé The House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure hearing titled “Leveling the Playing Field: Fostering Opportunities for Small Business Contractors,” originally scheduled for July 8 to address key issues impacting small business government contractors, was . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 10, 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 SBA Orders Full-Scale Audit of 8(a) Program: What You Should Do to Prepare, PilieroMazza Client Alert, Jon Williams , Meghan F. Leemon The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced an “immediate and full-scale audit” of its 8(a) business development program. The announcement stems from a “years-long fraud and bribery scheme involving a former federal contracting officer and two 8(a) contractors,” . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 3, 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 Promotes Former Air Force Litigator Mark Rosenow to Partner, PilieroMazza News, Mark F. Rosenow PilieroMazza is proud to announce the promotion of Mark Rosenow to Partner, effective July 1, 2025. “Mark’s promotion is a testament to his outstanding litigation skills and leadership,” said Todd Reinecker , Chair of the Firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group . “His ability to combine trial experience with sharp legal strategy makes . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 26, 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 Managing Partner Tony Franco Receives 2025 Chairman’s Award from Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, PilieroMazza News, Antonio R. Franco PilieroMazza is pleased to announce that the Firm’s Managing Partner, Tony Franco , is the recipient of the 2025 Chairman’s Award, a prestigious honor presented by the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce . The Chairman’s Award recognizes an individual whose leadership, service, and dedication have made . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 20, 2025
If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . Upcoming Events: Register to attend PilieroMazza’s upcoming events here . Recent Thought Leadership: Check out PilieroMazza’s recent client alerts and blogs here . Podcasts: Listen to PilieroMazza’s podcasts GovCon Live! here , Clocking in with PilieroMazza here , and Ex Rel. Radio here . PilieroMazza Expands Litigation Practice with Addition of Former DOJ Senior Attorney Paul Allulis, PilieroMazza News, Paul A. Allulis PilieroMazza is pleased to announce that Paul Allulis joined the Firm as Counsel in its Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group , following his tenure as a . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 12, 2025
If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . Upcoming Events: Register to attend PilieroMazza’s upcoming events here . Recent Thought Leadership: Check out PilieroMazza’s recent client alerts and blogs here . Podcasts: Listen to PilieroMazza’s podcasts GovCon Live! here , Clocking in with PilieroMazza here , and Ex Rel. Radio here . PilieroMazza Achieves Top Recognition in 2025 Chambers USA Rankings, PilieroMazza News PilieroMazza is proud to announce that the 2025 edition of Chambers USA once again recognizes the Firm’s Government Contracts Group with the highest nationwide ranking—marking its fourth consecutive year . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 5, 2025
If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . Upcoming Events: Register to attend PilieroMazza’s upcoming events here . Recent Thought Leadership: Check out PilieroMazza’s recent client alerts and blogs here . Podcasts: Listen to PilieroMazza’s podcasts GovCon Live! here , Clocking in with PilieroMazza here , and Ex Rel. Radio here . GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS New Department of Defense Policy Memo Imposes Sweeping Restrictions on Consulting, Management, Advisory Services, and Contractor Utilization, PilieroMazza Blog, Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV , Kristine “Krissy” Crallé The Department of Defense (DoD) has issued a significant policy memorandum “to . . . Read More