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Podcast Series: Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting
The U.S. federal government is the number one purchaser in the world of goods and services, which is worth billions in revenue to businesses each year. For commercial businesses seeking entry into the federal marketplace but not sure where to start, PilieroMazza attorneys from a cross-section of our practice areas—including Government Contracts, Business & Transactions, Labor & Employment, and Litigation & Dispute Resolution—present the podcast series “Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting.” With six episodes, this podcast series covers a myriad of topics for commercial firms that are new to the federal market, including compliance requirements, labor and employment considerations, small business programs, M&A transactions involving government contracts, and dispute resolution.
So You Want to be a Government Contractor? What Commercial Businesses Need to Know
This is the first episode of our series on “Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting.” In this episode, Jon Williams and Kevin Barnett, attorneys in PilieroMazza‘s Government Contracts Group, discuss the basics of what commercial businesses need to know before entering the federal marketplace.
Labor and Employment Issues Unique to Government Contractors
This is the second episode of our series on “Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting.” In this episode, Nichole Atallah and Sarah Nash, partners in PilieroMazza‘s Labor & Employment Group, cover labor and employment issues unique to government contractors.
Utilizing Strategic Partnerships for Government Contracts
This is the third episode of our series on “Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting.” In this episode, Matt Feinberg and Jackie Unger, partners in PilieroMazza‘s Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Government Contracts groups, discuss utilizing strategic partnerships for government contracts.
Mitigating Protests and Disputes in Government Contracts
This is the fourth episode of our series on “Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting.” In this episode, Katie Burrows and Sam Finnerty, partners in PilieroMazza‘s Government Contracts Group, review how to mitigate protests and disputes in government contracts.
Preparing for and Doing Transactions as a Government Contractor
This is the fifth episode of our series on “Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting.” In this episode, Cy Alba and Dave Shafer, partners in PilieroMazza‘s Government Contracts and Business & Transactions groups, cover preparing for and doing transactions as a government contractor.
Ins and Outs of Federal Procurement Programs for Small Businesses
This is the sixth and final episode of our series on “Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting.” In this episode, Peter Ford and Meghan Leemon, attorneys in PilieroMazza‘s Government Contracts Group, go over the ins and outs of federal procurement programs for small businesses.
Podcast Series: Risk Prevention Strategies
This is the second episode of PilieroMazza’s series on Risk Prevention Strategies. In this episode, Nichole Atallah and Matt Kreiser, attorneys in PilieroMazza’s Labor & Employment and Litigation & Dispute Resolution groups, sit down to discuss common types of employee complaints, the legal protections afforded to complaining employees, and tips for effectively responding to complaints.
Podcast Series: Growth Strategies for Government Contractors
In the third episode of PilieroMazza’s series on “Growth Strategies for Government Contractors,” Cy Alba, Partner in PilieroMazza’s Government Contracts Group, sits down with Sarah Djamshidi, President & Managing Partner of Speedshift Advisors, and Robert Lohfeld Jr., CEO of Sev1Tech, to discuss the latest and most successful growth and sell strategies in government contracting.
Podcast Series: Ex Rel. Radio: Multi-Part Series on the False Claims Act
FCA: The Year-End Review is the sixth and final episode of “Ex Rel. Radio,” PilieroMazza’s multi-part series on the False Claims Act, which includes commentary on potential pitfalls for government contractors who may face enforcement issues in light of emerging trends.
In this episode, the head of the Firm’s FCA Team, Matt Feinberg, joins our host, Jon Williams, to discuss issues and cases that defined the FCA in 2019, including important decisions from federal courts; potential new avenues for FCA liability; and formal announcements from DOJ. These reveal emerging trends that may have lasting implications for government contractors.
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Podcast Series: Gaining a Competitive Advantage through Cyber, Data, & Personnel Security
PilieroMazza’s first series “Gaining a Competitive Advantage through Cyber, Data, & Personnel Security” discussed what small and mid-sized contractors need to be mindful of to get on teams and win contracts, how both cyber and data rights are affecting M&A transactions, what are the keys to a successful insider-threat program, and the importance of educating and training your personnel.