Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – December 4, 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 . _____________________________________________ NONPROFIT AND TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS Nonprofits Celebrate PilieroMazza’s Kristen Centre for Transformative Legal Support, PilieroMazza News, Kristen Centre Pro Bono Partnership (PBP) has recognized PilieroMazza Partner Kristen Centre for her outstanding contributions to nonprofit organizations by offering vital, pro bono legal support on matters ranging from corporate governance, contract review, and complex organizational transitions. As one of PBP’s most dedicated and trusted volunteers, Kristen exemplifies the organization’s spirit of service . . . Read More
Nonprofits Celebrate PilieroMazza’s Kristen Centre for Transformative Legal Support
Pro Bono Partnership (PBP) has recognized PilieroMazza Partner Kristen Centre for her outstanding contributions to nonprofit organizations by offering vital, pro bono legal support on matters ranging from corporate governance, contract review, and complex organizational transitions. As one of PBP’s most dedicated and trusted volunteers, Kristen exemplifies the organization’s spirit of service and leadership by generously offering her time to support nonprofit clients across a wide spectrum of legal needs. PBP clients and colleagues alike praise Kristen for her rare blend of legal skill, patience, and . . . Read More
Managing Litigation Risk During the Business Lifecycle, Part 7: Deadlock, Dissolution, and Business Break-ups
In the lifecycle of a closely held company—whether a limited liability company, a small corporation, or a joint-venture partnership—there are critical transitions that expose a business and its owners to considerable litigation risk. Among the most challenging are deadlocks among owners and the dissolution or break-up of the company. In this seventh installment of PilieroMazza’s blog series, “Managing Litigation Risk During the Business Lifecycle,” we discuss steps businesses should take now to avoid costly stakeholder deadlocks and explore how to . . . Read More
Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act Turns Two: Key Takeaways for Employers
The Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act (PWFA) became effective on June 27, 2023. Two years later, we’re seeing PWFA cases make their way through the courts. Employers need a firm grasp of the PWFA to support pregnant employees appropriately while steering the company away from preventable compliance missteps and costly legal fallout. What is the PWFA? The PWFA and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) implementing regulations require covered employers—those with 15 or more employees—to provide “reasonable accommodations” for a qualified . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – November 20, 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 Avoiding Common Teaming and Subcontracting Pitfalls, PilieroMazza Webinar Replay, Jon Williams Teaming and subcontracting have always been critical tools for contractors to pursue and win work with the federal government, and the current environment of contract consolidation places even more importance on these arrangements. While teaming and subcontract agreements provide many potential advantages, there . . . Read More
Avoiding Common Teaming and Subcontracting Pitfalls
Click here to view the recorded session. Teaming and subcontracting have always been critical tools for contractors to pursue and win work with the federal government, and the current environment of contract consolidation places even more importance on these arrangements. While teaming and subcontract agreements provide many potential advantages, there can also be significant downsides if they are not carefully structured. Over the years, PilieroMazza PLLC has represented numerous prime and subcontractors in a variety of disputes arising out of teaming agreements and . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – November 13, 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 Government Reopens as Trump Signs Bill to End Nation’s Longest Shutdown, The New York Times The federal government began reopening Wednesday night after President Trump signed into law a spending package that narrowly passed the House, ending the longest shutdown in the nation’s history. Read more here . Warfighting at Warp Speed: Why . . . Read More
FAR Part 27 Overhaul: Key Changes to Intellectual Property in Federal Contracting
As part of the broader Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 27, which addresses patents, data, and copyrights was revised. While most changes were driven by the need for plain language, greater clarity, improved readability, and streamlined procedures, a few notable changes were introduced that will impact the treatment of intellectual property in federal government contracting. Special and Existing Works FAR Sections 27.405-1 and 27.405-2, which address special works and existing works, were revised. Notably, the prescriptions . . . Read More
Overcoming the Compliance Minefield of Cost-Reimbursement Contracts, Part 3: Ready, Set, Comply! Build Indirect Rates That Stand Up to DCAA Scrutiny
Click here to view the recorded session. Indirect rates are a critical component of government contract pricing—and a common focus of DCAA audits. In this last installment of our webinar series, we’ll guide you through the different acceptable indirect rate structures that are acceptable under the FAR Subpart 31.2 cost principles and with DCAA. We’ll also answer the age-old question: “What is the difference between overhead and G&A?” Learning objectives include: Multi-tiered indirect rates. Common service centers: fringe and occupancy. Overhead, . . . Read More
Warfighting at Warp Speed, Part 1: Why Defense Contractors Must Track the Department of War’s Acquisition Overhaul
The Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced on November 7, 2025, that the U.S. Department of War (DOW) is dropping a game-changing memo: “ Transforming the Warfighting Acquisition System to Accelerate Fielding of Capabilities .” This bold blueprint reimagines how defense capabilities are delivered—with speed, agility, and results at the forefront. But with rapid transformation comes turbulence. While the newly branded Warfighting Acquisition System promises thrilling opportunities, it also introduces uncertainty. Defense contractors should stay sharp and informed. Understanding how DOW plans to fast-track contract delivery will be key to . . . Read More