Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 31, 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. ______________________________________________ PilieroMazza’s Josie Farinelli Honored with Meritorious Civilian Service Award from the U.S. Air Force, PilieroMazza News, Josie Farinelli PilieroMazza is proud to announce that Josie Farinelli, a valued member of our Government Contracts team, was awarded the Meritorious Civilian Service Award by the Department of the Air Force—one of the highest honors bestowed upon civilian personnel. It is granted . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 24, 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 A True Path to Making America Great: Supporting Small Businesses and the Rule of Two, PilieroMazza Client Alert, Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV Recently, there has been a good deal of speculation about whether the so-called “Rule of Two” will continue to exist after the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) overhaul that is currently ongoing. Specifically, whether . . . Read More
Cybersecurity, Contracts and Culture: De-risking Your Deal Before You Sell with Sarah Djamshidi and Cy Alba
The Real Deal is a new Peel series created by Speedshift Ventures and PilieroMazza PLLC. Episodes will explore the fast-evolving world of M&A in the government contracting space. This series dives deep into the realities facing buyers, sellers, advisors, and operators—unpacking the trends, risks, and decisions behind successful (and sometimes failed) deals. In this premiere episode, Sarah Djamshidi, President and Managing Partner at Speedshift Ventures and Cy Alba, Partner at PilieroMazza PLLC unravel the complex dynamics shaping mergers and acquisitions . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 17, 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 UPDATE: Let Your Voice be Heard: Congress Wants to Hear from Small Business Government Contractors, PilieroMazza Client Alert, Antonio R. Franco, Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV, Jacqueline K. Unger, Kristine “Krissy” Crallé The House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure hearing titled “Leveling the Playing Field: Fostering Opportunities for Small Business Contractors,” originally scheduled for July 8 to address . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 10, 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 SBA Orders Full-Scale Audit of 8(a) Program: What You Should Do to Prepare, PilieroMazza Client Alert, Jon Williams, Meghan F. Leemon The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced an “immediate and full-scale audit” of its 8(a) business development program. The announcement stems from a “years-long fraud and bribery scheme involving a former federal contracting officer and . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 3, 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. PilieroMazza Promotes Former Air Force Litigator Mark Rosenow to Partner, PilieroMazza News, Mark F. Rosenow PilieroMazza is proud to announce the promotion of Mark Rosenow to Partner, effective July 1, 2025. “Mark’s promotion is a testament to his outstanding litigation skills and leadership,” said Todd Reinecker, Chair of the Firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group. “His ability to combine trial experience . . . Read More
New False Claims Act Threats: 5 Key Takeaways from DOJ’s Initiative Targeting DEI and Antisemitism
On May 19, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a memorandum launching a new enforcement program known as the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative (the Initiative). Furthering the Trump Administration’s direct targeting of diversity, equity, and inclusion ((DEI) policies and alleged antisemitism among corporations and institutions receiving government funds, the Initiative will utilize the False Claims Act (FCA) to “investigate and . . . pursue claims against any recipient of federal funds that knowingly violates federal civil rights laws.” As . . . Read More
Managing Litigation Risk During the Business Lifecycle, Part 5: Fiduciary Duties
Litigation risk is an unavoidable aspect of running a business, but with thoughtful planning, exposure can be significantly reduced. From contractual disputes to employment disputes, potential legal challenges can arise at every stage of a company’s growth. Among these challenges, disputes involving fiduciary duties pose a particularly serious risk, potentially exposing both the business and its leaders to substantial liability and reputational harm. In this fifth installment of PilieroMazza’s blog series, “Managing Litigation Risk During the Business Lifecycle,” we explore . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 26, 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. PilieroMazza’s Managing Partner Tony Franco Receives 2025 Chairman’s Award from Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, PilieroMazza News, Antonio R. Franco PilieroMazza is pleased to announce that the Firm’s Managing Partner, Tony Franco, is the recipient of the 2025 Chairman’s Award, a prestigious honor presented by the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce. The Chairman’s Award recognizes an individual whose leadership, . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – May 15, 2025
If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link. Upcoming Events: Register to attend PilieroMazza’s upcoming events here. Recent Thought Leadership: Check out PilieroMazza’s recent client alerts and blogs here. Podcasts: Listen to PilieroMazza’s podcasts GovCon Live! here, Clocking in with PilieroMazza here, and Ex Rel. Radio here. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS 2024-2025 Bid Protest Decisions with Far-Reaching Impacts for Government Contractors, PilieroMazza Webinar Replay, Katherine B. Burrows, Eric Valle Join Katie Burrows and Eric Valle, attorneys in PilieroMazza’s Bid Protests and Government Contracts practice groups, as . . . Read More