Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 23, 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. _____________________________________________ CYBERSECURITY & DATA PRIVACY Small Business Administration (SBA) News Release 26-73: SBA Commends U.S. Department of War’s Suspension of CMMC Phase II for Small Defense Contractors Yesterday, SBA commended the DOD for suspending its CMMC program Phase II requirements, which were originally scheduled to go into effect on November 10, 2026. The suspension follows months of . . . Read More
When Does a CPAR Stop Mattering? GAO’s Latest Answer Is: It Depends
One of the most common questions government contractors ask after receiving a negative Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPAR) is also one of the hardest to answer: “How long does a CPAR stay on my record?” Many contractors assume there is a simple answer. At some point, a CPAR becomes too old to matter, and agencies can no longer rely on it. In this blog, we examine a recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) protest decision that demonstrates why the answer is not nearly that simple and . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 16, 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. _____________________________________________ CYBERSECURITY & DATA PRIVACY SBA Commends DoW CMMC Suspension, PilieroMazza Client Alert, Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV, Kelly A. Kirchgasser On July 13, 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy announced that working with industry partners, including PilieroMazza, the SBA had worked to convince the U.S. Department of War (DoW) to suspend the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) . . . Read More
Contract Claims 101: Common and Uncommon Claims and Appeals
Click here to view the recorded session. Contractors performing work for federal agencies operate under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and a distinct body of case law governing recovery in contract disputes—often diverging from traditional legal theories. Understanding both commonly asserted and less frequently used claims is critical to protecting your rights and positioning your organization for recovery. Join PilieroMazza’s Lauren Brier, Caitlin Trevillyan, and Jon Neri for the next installment in our Contract Claims 101 series. This session will explore key claims doctrines . . . Read More
SBA Commends DoW CMMC Suspension
On July 13, 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy announced that working with industry partners, including PilieroMazza, the SBA had worked to convince the U.S. Department of War (DoW) to suspend the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program’s Phase II requirements and conduct a comprehensive review of the costs and regulatory requirements associated therewith. The suspension and investigation of CMMC Phase II marks a pivotal moment for small business contractors with concerns about the costly red . . . Read More
Joint Venture Eligibility: Refresher and Updates on Requirements for Government Contractors
Click here to view the recorded session. Knowing and understanding the specific requirements around joint venture eligibility can make or break your ability to compete and be eligible for certain government contracts. PilieroMazza’s Meghan Leemon examines key elements of joint venture eligibility you need to understand to maintain your competitive edge and defend a contract award. This is a can’t-miss webinar for any contractor considering or currently pursuing work through a joint venture. Learning objectives include: latest SBA requirements for joint venture eligibility and date to determine . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 9, 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 Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council Guidance Agency Implementation of Executive Order (EO) 14402, Promoting Efficiency, Accountability, and Performance in Federal Contracting: On July 1, the FAR Council published guidance and updated the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) to update RFO part 16, Types of Contracts, requiring agencies to update their class deviations by July 15, . . . Read More
Contract Claims 101: Common Construction Appeal Theories, Part 6
While Parts 4 and 5 of this series explored both common and less common theories available to contractors pursuing claims against the federal government, many of which can arise in the construction context, there are more nuanced theories that often , intersect with those more familiar claims involving changes, delays, or defective specifications, presenting distinct legal and evidentiary considerations for construction contractors. Success typically depends on a contractor’s ability to develop a well-documented record demonstrating how specific government actions, omissions, . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 2, 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. _____________________________________________ PilieroMazza Names Nichole Atallah and Matt Feinberg Co-Managing Partners, PilieroMazza News, Nichole D. Atallah, Matthew E. Feinberg, Antonio R. Franco, Jon Williams, Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV PilieroMazza announces that, effective July 1, 2026, Nichole Atallah and Matt Feinberg have been named Co-Managing Partners. They succeed Tony Franco, under whose leadership the firm expanded from more than 20 attorneys to nearly . . . Read More
Virginia’s New Pay Transparency Law: What Employers With Virginia Employees Need to Know Now
Effective July 1, 2026, Virginia has enacted a new pay transparency law requiring employers with Virginia employees to disclose compensation ranges and follow new restrictions on salary history. The law applies broadly and creates both enforcement risk and private litigation exposure. Employers with employees in Virginia should act now to ensure compliance with the new pay transparency law. What the Virginia Law Requires Set and disclose good‑faith pay ranges in postings. Employers must disclose the wage, salary, or wage/salary range . . . Read More