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
PilieroMazza’s Jessica duHoffmann Honored with Maryland Legal Aid’s Enduring Justice Award
PilieroMazza is proud to announce that Jessica duHoffmann received the “Enduring Justice Award” at Maryland Legal Aid’s 27th Annual Equal Justice Awards Breakfast . Jessica’s dedication to advancing equal justice and serving communities throughout Maryland reflects the firm’s ongoing dedication to advocacy, service, and meaningful impact. We celebrate Jessica, along with all of this year’s honorees, for their leadership, achievements, and lasting contributions to expanding access to justice for those in need throughout Maryland and beyond. Visit this link to learn more about Maryland Legal Aid. About Jessica duHoffmann Jessica leads PilieroMazza’s Construction Group , . . . Read More
The Shifting Landscape for Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence, Part 1: Understanding the Proposed Rule
The Department of Defense (DOD) recently released a Proposed Rule ( Rule ) that would expand federal contractors’ and subcontractors’ obligations regarding disclosure of beneficial ownership and foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI). FOCI obligations and related beneficial ownership disclosures have historically applied primarily to government contractors and subcontractors holding a facility security clearance and performing cleared government contracts or subcontracts. DOD is now proposing to broaden these often confusing and complex rules. Below, PilieroMazza attorneys outline the Rule, its implications . . . Read More
House Committee to Consider Legislation Codifying the Rule of Two for Small Business Set-Asides
On Wednesday, May 20, the House Committee on Small Business is scheduled to consider legislation that would codify the Rule of Two into federal law. Stakeholders have a near-term opportunity to show support by filling out this form to sign onto an industry letter urging the Committee to advance H.R. 2804, the Protecting Small Business Competitions Act of 2025, ahead of the Full Committee Markup. Background on the Rule of Two For decades, the Rule of Two has been a cornerstone of the . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – May 14, 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 Committee to Consider Legislation Codifying the Rule of Two for Small Business Set-Asides, PilieroMazza Client Alert, Antonio R. Franco , Jacqueline K. Unger On Wednesday, May 20, the House Committee on Small Business is scheduled to consider legislation that would codify the Rule of Two into federal law. Stakeholders have a near-term opportunity to show support . . . Read More