PilieroMazza Distinguished for Legal Excellence in 2026 Chambers USA Ranking
PilieroMazza is proud to announce that Chambers USA distinguishes the Firm’s Government Contracts Group among the nation’s elite—earning the highest nationwide ranking for the Group’s work with government contractors. Additionally, Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV , earned his first national ranking in Government Contracts, reflecting Cy’s exceptional leadership and extensive experience guiding clients through every stage of the federal procurement lifecycle. Cy remarked: “I’m honored to receive this recognition from Chambers USA alongside such an exceptional Government Contracts team. Our clients are navigating an increasingly complex and fast-moving procurement environment, and . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 4, 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 . _____________________________________________ Introducing the PilieroMazza Foundation, PilieroMazza News, Jon Williams PilieroMazza is proud to announce the launch of the PilieroMazza Foundation , a charitable initiative that reflects the firm’s longstanding commitment to service, community involvement, and giving back. Building on a tradition of supporting causes that matter to our attorneys, staff, clients, and communities, the Foundation will serve as a platform for . . . Read More
PilieroMazza Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
PilieroMazza is proud to announce that several of the firm’s attorneys—across multiple practice areas, including Government Contracts , Construction , Labor & Employment , and Litigation & Dispute Resolution —were selected for inclusion in the 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement, while Rising Stars honors outstanding lawyers who are either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less. “We are honored to see our attorneys recognized for their dedication . . . Read More
No Severance, No Noncompete: Virginia Mandates Employers Pay for Enforceable Noncompete Agreements Against Laid-Off Employees
Virginia has become increasingly hostile to noncompetition agreements as of late. Starting July 1, 2026, Virginia employers will be prohibited from enforcing new noncompete agreements against employees who are laid-off or fired without cause—unless the employer pays them severance or another amount that it specifies upfront in the noncompete agreement. Before the law takes effect, Virginia employers should review their noncompete agreements and employee separation practices to ensure compliance and minimize legal and financial penalties. What Restrictions Does the New . . . Read More
Introducing the PilieroMazza Foundation
PilieroMazza is proud to announce the launch of the PilieroMazza Foundation , a charitable initiative that reflects the firm’s longstanding commitment to service, community involvement, and giving back. Building on a tradition of supporting causes that matter to our attorneys, staff, clients, and communities, the Foundation will serve as a platform for meaningful philanthropy, employee volunteerism, and community engagement. The Foundation’s mission is to expand access to legal services for individuals and organizations that cannot afford them, improve the lives of veterans and . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – May 28, 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 House Small Business Committee Unanimously Advances “Rule of Two” Bill Toward Full House Vote, PilieroMazza Client Alert, Antonio R. Franco , Jacqueline K. Unger In a significant development for the small business federal contracting community, the House Small Business Committee unanimously approved an amended version of H.R. 2804 , the Protecting Small Business Competitions Act of 2025, advancing legislation that would codify the . . . Read More
Contract Claims 101: Uncommon Theories, Part 5
While it is likely only a matter of time before contractors working for federal agencies become familiar with the government contract claim issues discussed in Part 4 of our series (e.g., changes, delays, defective specifications, and terminations), it is equally important that contractors are also aware of the less common and often more difficult claim theories recognized by federal courts as well as boards authorized under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA). These claims are less common as they often flow from narrower . . . Read More
House Small Business Committee Unanimously Advances “Rule of Two” Bill Toward Full House Vote
In a significant development for the small business federal contracting community, the House Small Business Committee unanimously approved an amended version of H.R. 2804 , the Protecting Small Business Competitions Act of 2025, advancing legislation that would codify the longstanding Rule of Two into statute. The bill now moves to the full House of Representatives for consideration. This milestone marks a major step toward placing one of the federal procurement system’s foundational small business protections on firmer legal footing. The Rule of . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – May 21, 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 Ending Discrimination in Government Contracting Act Proposes to Eliminate Preferences for 8(a) and WOSB Firms, PilieroMazza Blog, Antonio R. Franco , Emily A. Reid , Kristine “Krissy” Crallé On April 27, 2026, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) introduced companion bills called “Ending Discrimination in Government Contracting Act.” The bills (H.R. 8511) and (S. 4390) seek to . . . Read More
Ending Discrimination in Government Contracting Act Proposes to Eliminate Preferences for 8(a) and WOSB Firms
On April 27, 2026, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) introduced companion bills called “Ending Discrimination in Government Contracting Act.” The bills (H.R. 8511) and (S. 4390) seek to eliminate federal contracting preferences for “socially and economically disadvantaged individuals” and “small business concerns owned and controlled by women,” essentially gutting the statutory bases for the Small Business Administration’s Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and 8(a) Business Development Program (the 8(a) Program). Following President Trump’s March 26, 2026, Executive . . . Read More