PilieroMazza Submits Comments on Proposed Rule on Ownership and Control and Contractual Assistance Requirements for the 8(a) Business Development Program
On November 8, 2022, PilieroMazza―a business law firm serving clients in the government contract and commercial business sectors―submitted comments on the U.S. Small Business Administration’s proposed rule on ownership and control and contractual assistance requirements for the 8(a) Business Development Program (RIN 3245-AH70). Our Firm represents small businesses operating across the government contracting arena that have great interest in the subjects covered in the proposed rule. We appreciate SBA’s efforts on this important rulemaking and agree with many of SBA’s . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – October 27, 2022
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. GovCon Live! Podcast: Listen to PilieroMazza’s Podcast Series “Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting” here. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS SBA Proposes Revisions to Ownership and Control Requirements for the 8(a) Business Development Program, 10.24.22, Meghan Leemon As PilieroMazza noted recently here, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released a . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – October 19, 2022
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. GovCon Live! Podcast: Listen to PilieroMazza’s Podcast Series “Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting” here. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS Overcoming the Inflation Crisis: The Ins-and-Outs of Extraordinary Contractual Relief for Government Contractors, 10.13.22, Kevin Barnett and Lauren Brier An all-but-forgotten remedy in government contracting, Extraordinary Contractual Relief (ECR), . . . Read More
Potential Changes on the Horizon for DOT’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program is in the midst of a major overhaul that would update, streamline, and clarify existing rules, strengthen implementation, and increase reporting requirements. The DOT’s DBE Program allows small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals to tap into billions of dollars’ worth of contracting opportunities issued at the state and local level through federally-funded infrastructure projects. On July 21, 2022, DOT issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (Rule) which . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – October 13, 2022
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. GovCon Live! Podcast: Listen to PilieroMazza’s Podcast Series “Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting” here. LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION PilieroMazza Litigator Matt Feinberg Earns $3.5 Million Verdict in Jury Trial Alleging Misappropriation of Company Profits, 10.11.22, Matt Feinberg On September 29, 2022, after four days of . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – October 5, 2022
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. GovCon Live! Podcast: Listen to PilieroMazza’s Podcast Series “Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting” here. BUSINESS & TRANSACTIONS Abigail “Abby” Baker Becomes Chair of PilieroMazza’s Business & Transactions Group, 10.03.22 PilieroMazza—a business law firm serving government contractors and commercial businesses—announces the arrival of partner Abigail “Abby” . . . Read More
Abigail “Abby” Baker Becomes Chair of PilieroMazza’s Business & Transactions Group
PilieroMazza—a business law firm serving government contractors and commercial businesses—announces the arrival of partner Abigail “Abby” Baker, who will lead the Firm’s Business & Transactions Group as Practice Group Chair. Abby brings to PilieroMazza years of extensive experience in matters involving mergers and acquisitions, private equity, corporate finance, corporate governance, restructurings, and general corporate transactions. Clients from emerging growth private companies to publicly traded companies in a variety of industries, including government contracting, will benefit from Abby’s counsel. Managing Partner, Tony Franco, said: . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – September 29, 2022
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. GovCon Live! Podcast: Listen to PilieroMazza’s Podcast Series “Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting” here. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS SBA’s Proposed Rule Alters the Landscape for Size and Status Protests, 09.27.22, Sam Finnerty and Daniel Figuenick On September 9, 2022, the Small Business Administration issued a proposed rule . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – September 15, 2022
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. GovCon Live! Podcast: Listen to PilieroMazza’s Podcast Series “Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting” here. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS SBA Seeks Comments on Proposed Updates to the 8(a) Program and Many Other Government Contracting Programs, 09.14.22, Jon Williams On September 9, 2022, the Small Business Administration (SBA) published . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – September 9, 2022
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. GovCon Live! Podcast: Listen to PilieroMazza’s Podcast Series “Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting” here. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS Federal News Network Interviews PilieroMazza’s Kevin Barnett: OFCCP to Disclose Confidential Federal Contractor Data, 09.02.22, Kevin Barnett The Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs recently published . . . Read More