PilieroMazza Deepens Deal-Making Bench, Enhances Corporate/M&A Capabilities with New Partner Kristen Centre

PilieroMazza  is pleased to announce that Kristen Centre joined the Firm as a Partner in our expanding Business & Transactions Group , further strengthening the Firm’s nationwide reach. “Kristen’s diverse practice and strategic counsel make her a valuable asset to our clients and our firm. We are thrilled to welcome her to the PilieroMazza team,” said Abby Baker , Chair of the Business & Transactions Group. Kristen has significant experience advising private companies, founders and investors, private equity firms, and other capital providers in a wide range of corporate . . . Read More

Multijurisdictional Employers, Part 4: Marijuana and Other Drug Testing in the Workplace

Click  here  to view the recorded session. As marijuana laws continue to diverge at the state level—ranging from full legalization to nuanced medical use protections—multistate employers are increasingly challenged to reconcile conflicting obligations under federal and state law. This fourth installment of our “Multijurisdictional Employers” series will focus on the evolving legal landscape surrounding drug testing in the workplace, with particular emphasis on marijuana. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how to navigate this complex regulatory patchwork, mitigate litigation risk, . . . Read More

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – September 25, 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 September 2025: Reducing the Negative Impacts of a Government Shutdown for Federal Contractors, PilieroMazza Client Alert, Jacqueline K. UngerNichole D. AtallahLauren BrierAbigail “Abby” Finan The federal government is set to run out of funding on September 30. While Congress is working on a continuing resolution to extend current funding levels and avert a government shutdown, it . . . Read More

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

The federal government is set to run out of funding on September 30. While Congress is working on a continuing resolution to extend current funding levels and avert a government shutdown, it is currently being reported that the stopgap funding may be blocked unless the continuing resolution includes certain terms, such as extending expiring Affordable Care Act health insurance subsidies. As we approach the possibility of another government shutdown, it’s crucial for government contractors to be prepared for the potential . . . Read More

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – September 18, 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 . ______________________________________________ CYBERSECURITY & DATA PRIVACY CMMC Is Here—What It Means for Defense Contractors, PilieroMazza Client Alert, Isaias “Cy” Alba, IVDaniel Figuenick, IIIJoseph P. Loman The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification ( CMMC ) Program is finally here. A  final rule  establishing the CMMC Program at Title 32 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 170 went live on December 16, 2024. Now, the Department of Defense (DOD) issued a  final rule  (Final . . . Read More

The Buy American Act and Trade Agreements Act: What Government Contractors Need to Know

Click here to view the recorded session. Domestic preference laws—including the Buy American Act (BAA) and Trade Agreements Act (TAA)—play a critical role in shaping the way federal contractors source materials and structure their bids. Staying compliant while remaining competitive requires a clear understanding of current requirements, exceptions, and enforcement trends. In this timely webinar, PilieroMazza’s Jackie Unger and Abby Finan break down the current state of key BAA and TAA requirements and how they impact federal contractors across industries. From shifting domestic content thresholds to . . . Read More

Artificial Intelligence or Artificial Interference?: How AI is Reshaping Litigation for Better and Worse

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the modern-day legal landscape, offering tools for research, drafting, document review, and jury selection, and even predicting case outcomes. If used correctly and with robust safeguards, some attorneys and litigants may benefit from the use of AI to streamline litigation projects. However, AI also can pose serious risks and dangerous pitfalls when misused or used without adequate quality control measures in place. Recently, for instance, dozens of attorneys have faced sanctions in federal court . . . Read More

Overcoming the Compliance Minefield of Cost-Reimbursement Contracts, Part 1: Preparing for a Surge in DCAA Audit Activity

Click here to view the recorded session. With audit activity from the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) on the rise, government contractors—especially small and mid-sized businesses—must be prepared for increased scrutiny. In Part 1 of this 3-part webinar series, “Overcoming the Compliance Minefield of Cost-Reimbursement Contracts,” hosted by PilieroMazza and GRF CPAs & Advisors, we explore factors driving the surge in audits, key areas of DCAA focus, and the most common compliance pitfalls. Attendees will gain practical strategies for audit readiness, . . . Read More

CMMC Is Here—What It Means for Defense Contractors

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification ( CMMC ) Program is finally here. A final rule establishing the CMMC Program at Title 32 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 170 went live on December 16, 2024. Now, the Department of Defense (DOD) issued a final rule (Final Rule) codifying the CMMC Program in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). Contractors that process, store, or transmit Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) need to understand what key changes were made in . . . Read More

OMB Seeks to Revise the Small Business Act – Another Shot at the Rule of Two

Concerns are mounting that the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul will eliminate the regulatory “Rule of Two” found in FAR Part 19. Now, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is going further—seeking to narrow the reach of the statutory Rule of Two by revising the Small Business Act. Specifically, OMB wants to change the requirement from applying to purchases “below the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT)” to applying only to purchases below “$250,000.” At the same time, OMB proposes raising the SAT . . . Read More