Not So Fast: Recent ASBCA Decision Highlights Government’s Burden Before Terminating a Contractor for Default
A recent decision from the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA or Board) offers a useful reminder that the government must do more than point to performance problems when terminating a contract for default before completion. Although Jaxon Construction, Inc., ASBCA No. 64432 (June 24, 2026) was issued under the ASBCA’s Small Claims/Expedited procedures and therefore lacks precedential value (previously explained in our blog series about how the Boards of Contract Appeals work), government contractors should still take note . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 30, 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 Contract Claims 101: Claim Sponsorship, Part 7, PilieroMazza Blog, Lauren Brier, Adel Mansour Claim sponsorship is one of the most important and frequently overlooked aspects of federal subcontracting. Because subcontractors generally lack privity of contract with the Government, their ability to pursue recovery for government-caused impacts often depends entirely on the prime contractor’s ability . . . Read More
Employee Organizing 101: What Employers Need to Know Before, During, and After Employees Organize
Click here to view the recorded session. Join PilieroMazza’s Labor & Employment Group for this introductory webinar, the first in a 3-part series, which provides employers with a clear, practical overview of the legal landscape surrounding employee organizing efforts. Participants will learn what constitutes protected activity, how to respond lawfully during an organizing campaign, and what obligations arise if employees choose union representation. This webinar walks through each stage—before, during, and after organizing—highlighting common pitfalls, compliance requirements, and strategies for maintaining positive employee . . . Read More
Contract Claims 101: Claim Sponsorship, Part 7
Claim sponsorship is one of the most important and frequently overlooked aspects of federal subcontracting. Because subcontractors generally lack privity of contract with the Government, their ability to pursue recovery for government-caused impacts often depends entirely on the prime contractor’s ability and willingness to sponsor a Contract Disputes Act (CDA) claim on the subcontractor’s behalf. As a result, the subcontract’s claim and dispute provisions can significantly affect whether a subcontractor can obtain meaningful relief and whether a prime contractor can . . . Read More
Artificial Intelligence or Artificial Interference?: How AI is Reshaping Litigation for Better and Worse, Part II
In the first installment of our blog series, Artificial Intelligence or Artificial Interference?: How AI is Reshaping Litigation for Better and Worse, we wrote about how artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to have an impact on litigation and various pitfalls created by reliance on AI in the legal context. Late last year, a noteworthy case brought those concerns to fruition after two plaintiffs introduced AI-generated and materially altered exhibits as “evidence.” To be sure, artificial intelligence has its benefits, but, as Mendones v. Cushman and Wakefield, Inc. shows, AI presents significant risks, and attorneys and litigants alike must be cognizant of the impact . . . Read More
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