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Washington Post Quotes Tony Franco: Trump Administration Upends $37 Billion Affirmative Action Program for Nearly 49,000 Government Contractors

News 05.29.25

The Washington Post has reported that the Trump administration has moved to dismantle one of the federal government’s largest and longest-standing affirmative action programs, siding with two businesses that challenged its constitutionality. In a motion filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, the Justice Department said that a Transportation Department program that has carved out an estimated $37 billion for minority- and women-owned businesses violates the equal protection clause of the Constitution. If a judge . . . Read More

2025 Super Lawyers® Honors 13 PilieroMazza Attorneys for Outstanding Legal Service

News 05.29.25

By: Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV, Nichole D. Atallah, Jessica A. duHoffmann, Matthew E. Feinberg, Antonio R. Franco, Sarah L. Nash, Todd M. Reinecker, Jon Williams, Lauren Brier, Daniel Figuenick, III, Matthew Healy, Sara N. Strosser, Eric Valle

PilieroMazza is proud to announce that 13 attorneys from the Firm’s Government Contracts , Construction , Labor & Employment , and Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice groups have been honored with a listing in the 2025 edition of Super Lawyers ® for their outstanding contributions to the legal profession. Managing Partner Tony Franco commented: “We are honored by the recognition our attorneys received from Super Lawyers. This achievement reflects the dedication, skill, and collaborative spirit of our team as we continue to deliver exceptional service and results for our clients.” Please see below . . . Read More

Managing Litigation Risk During the Business Lifecycle, Part 3: Derivative Actions

Blog 05.22.25

By: Abigail “Abby” L. Baker, Todd M. Reinecker, Mark F. Rosenow, Kaavya Ramesh, Cole R. Fox

While litigation risk is an unavoidable aspect of running a business, business owners can limit such risks with early planning. In this third installment of PilieroMazza’s blog series, “Managing Litigation Risk During the Business Lifecycle,” we explore the impacts of derivative actions and the proactive steps that business owners can take to avoid them. Visit this link to access Part 1 in this blog series (Entity Formation and Organization) and this link to access Part 2 (Business Acquisition and Post-Closing Disputes). What . . . Read More

You’re Hired! Restrictions on Hiring Former Government Employees for Government Contractors

Blog 05.12.25

By: Nichole D. Atallah, Timothy “Tim” F. Valley Jr.

Government contracting is an inherently competitive enterprise. As a result, contractors often seek to hire former government employees with contract experience. However, the Procurement Integrity Act (PIA) and the U.S. Criminal Code (Criminal Code) restrict the activities of a former government employee when acting on behalf of a new employer. Failure to comply with these laws can result in civil and criminal penalties for employees and employers alike. In this blog, we discuss restrictions these laws impose, who bears the . . . Read More

2024-2025 Bid Protest Decisions with Far-Reaching Impacts for Government Contractors

Webinar Replays 05.08.25

By: Katherine B. Burrows, Eric Valle

Click here to view the recorded session. Whether you’re submitting a proposal, filing a protest, or defending your contract award, bid protest rulings can influence not just your current contract but also future outcomes and the broader award process. Recent protest decisions have ramifications that affect aspects like submission deadlines and the burden of proof for protesters. These decisions and recent executive orders also illustrate important considerations for government contractors, clarifying key regulations and highlighting potential trends. Join Katie Burrows and Eric Valle , attorneys in PilieroMazza’s Bid Protests . . . Read More

The Rise of OTA in Defense Contracting, Part 4: Capitalizing on Consortia

Blog 05.08.25

By: Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV, Josie Farinelli

In this final blog of PilieroMazza’s blog series, “The Rise of OTA in Defense Contracting,” we discuss DOD’s authority to award OTs to consortia and how joining a consortium may be an ideal way to “get your feet wet” if you’re a small business, non-traditional government contractor, or otherwise new to OTA. Visit this link to access Parts 1-3 in this blog series. What is a Consortium? In the context of a DOD OT, a consortium is a relationship between a . . . Read More