Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – September 25, 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 September 2025: Reducing the Negative Impacts of a Government Shutdown for Federal Contractors, PilieroMazza Client Alert, Jacqueline K. Unger , Nichole D. Atallah , Lauren Brier , Abigail “Abby” Finan The federal government is set to run out of funding on September 30. While Congress is working on a continuing resolution to extend current funding levels and avert a government shutdown, it . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – September 18, 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 . ______________________________________________ CYBERSECURITY & DATA PRIVACY CMMC Is Here—What It Means for Defense Contractors, PilieroMazza Client Alert, Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV , Daniel Figuenick, III , Joseph P. Loman The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification ( CMMC ) Program is finally here. A final rule establishing the CMMC Program at Title 32 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 170 went live on December 16, 2024. Now, the Department of Defense (DOD) issued . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – September 11, 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 How the Boards of Contract Appeals Work—And Why It Matters for Your Bottom Line, PilieroMazza Webinar Replay, Lauren Brier , Josie Farinelli When government contractors receive an adverse decision from a contracting officer, it can be difficult to balance the costs, performance risks, and impact on future opportunities while considering litigation. Fortunately, the Boards of Contract Appeals (BCAs) offer an . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – August 28, 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 Attorneys Achieve National Recognition in 2026 Best Lawyers in America®, PilieroMazza News, Nichole D. Atallah , Jessica A. duHoffmann PilieroMazza is proud to share that The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 edition recognized partners Nichole Atallah and Jessica duHoffmann for their exemplary work in the legal field. Nichole is honored for her practice in Litigation: Labor and Employment , while Jessica is recognized for her work in Construction Law . This marks the third year of recognition for . . . Read More
Caitlin Trevillyan
Caitlin is a business and government contracts attorney whose practice focuses on advising prime contractors and subcontractors across a wide range of industries. She assists clients in reviewing and negotiating commercial and government contracts, providing regulatory and compliance guidance, and implementing compliance programs to help clients navigate the complex legal landscape governing their operations. Caitlin also conducts government contracts and grants M&A due diligence for both buy-side and sell-side transactions of all sizes. Caitlin represents government contractors in pre- and . . . Read More
Joint Venture Eligibility: Refresher on Requirements for Government Contractors
Click here to view the recorded session. Knowing and understanding the specific requirements around joint venture eligibility can make or break your ability to compete and be eligible for certain government contracts. PilieroMazza’s Meghan Leemon examines key elements of joint venture eligibility you need to understand to maintain your competitive edge and defend a contract award. This is a can’t-miss webinar for any contractor considering or currently pursuing work through a joint venture. Learning objectives include: latest SBA requirements for joint venture eligibility; common compliance . . . Read More
DOD Push for Commercial Item and Service Contracting Increases Defense Contracting Opportunities
PilieroMazza recently highlighted a Department of Defense (DOD) memo (linked here ) requiring DOD Components to adopt the Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP) as the preferred acquisition method for business and weapon system programs. The memo also recommends using the Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) and Other Transactions (OT) as the default solicitation and award approach (visit this link to access our blog series and webinar on “The Rise of OTA in Defense Contracting”). As DOD and other agencies are expected to increase Commercial . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – August 7, 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 Accountability Office (GAO) Report: Whistleblowers, VA Should Assess Data and Monitor Settlement Agreements to Better Ensure Protections On July 31, GAO released a report reviewing the characteristics of VA whistleblower retaliation investigations and VA’s process for settling whistleblower retaliation claims. This report examines (1) the number, length, and outcomes of VA whistleblower retaliation cases; (2) typical . . . Read More
Managing Litigation Risk During the Business Lifecycle, Part 6: Minority Stakeholder Interests and Oppression
There is a common misconception that ownership equals control. But in many businesses—especially those participating in the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) programs—the reality is far more complex. As companies grow, take on investment, or bring in new members, questions of ownership rights, decision-making authority, and fiduciary duties become increasingly fraught. For minority stakeholders, the risk of being sidelined is real. And for majority owners, mismanaging that balance can trigger . . . Read More
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 for . . . Read More