Debt Financing

When you need a loan to either finance working capital or an acquisition, PilieroMazza’s debt financing team is here to assist you. The team offers a full range of services to borrowers in commercial loan transactions and to both borrowers and private lenders in debt offerings. We have deep knowledge in all aspects of secured and unsecured debt financings, including: • syndicated senior bank credit facilities; • mezzanine and other subordinated debt financings; • private convertible debt transactions; • corporate . . . Read More

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – September 8, 2020

If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link. COVID-19 Client Resource Center: To access resources for businesses navigating the COVID-19 crisis, we invite you to visit PilieroMazza’s “COVID-19 Client Resource Center.” Please contact covid19@pilieromazza.com for immediate assistance. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS Jackie Unger Elevated to Counsel in PilieroMazza’s Government Contracts Group, September 1, 2020 PilieroMazza is pleased to announce that Jackie Unger has been elevated to Counsel in the Firm’s Government Contracts Group effective September 1, 2020. The Group’s Practice Chair, Tony Franco, said: . . . Read More

ANNOUNCEMENT: Christine Fries Joins PilieroMazza’s Government Contracts Group

PilieroMazza is pleased to welcome Christine Fries as an Associate in its Government Contracts Group. Christine represents commercial businesses in a wide variety of government contracting matters. “Christine’s dedication to developing nuanced business solutions for clients is a strong addition to the PilieroMazza team. We’re glad to have her on board,” said Tony Franco, Chair of the Government Contracts Group. Christine counsels clients on maintaining compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and small business regulations. This includes issues related to eligibility for . . . Read More

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – August 7, 2020

COVID-19 Client Resource Center: To access resources for businesses navigating the COVID-19 crisis, we invite you to visit PilieroMazza’s “COVID-19 Client Resource Center.” Please contact covid19@pilieromazza.com for immediate assistance. NEWS: Matt Feinberg Talks to Law360 on Litigation Funding Companies’ Interest in Funding FCA Cases, July 28, 2020. [Read More] LABOR & EMPLOYMENT DOL Releases Fluctuating Workweek Fact Sheet The Department of Labor (DOL) released a new fact sheet with guidance on calculating overtime when DOL’s fluctuating workweek final rule goes into effect August . . . Read More

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 27, 2020

If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link. COVID-19 Client Resource Center: To access resources for businesses navigating the COVID-19 crisis, we invite you to visit PilieroMazza’s “COVID-19 Client Resource Center.” Please contact covid19@pilieromazza.com for immediate assistance. CYBERSECURITY & DATA PRIVACY CMMC Heads to the STARS: Important Cybersecurity Provisions in GSA’s 8(a) STARS III RFP, July 22, 2020, Jon Williams, Cy Alba, Meghan Leemon, and Anna Wright One of the hottest topics for government contractors is the General Services Administration’s (GSA) recent release of . . . Read More

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 21, 2020

If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link. COVID-19 Client Resource Center: To access resources for businesses navigating the COVID-19 crisis, we invite you to visit PilieroMazza’s “COVID-19 Client Resource Center.” Please contact covid19@pilieromazza.com for immediate assistance. LABOR & EMPLOYMENT New DOL Rule Frees TRICARE Providers from OFCCP Audits and Enforcement, July 10, 2020, Sara Nasseri On July 2, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) published a final rule, which clarifies that its Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) lacks authority . . . Read More

STARS III: Simultaneous Bidding as Prime Contractor and Managing Member of JV, or Bidding as Managing Member Under Multiple JVs

PilieroMazza has received a flood of questions related to STARS III and Cy Alba gave a presentation (link) earlier today walking through a number of keys issues and our interpretation of key requirements in the RFP. As a part of that, one key question being asked is whether clients are able to bid themselves as a prime contractor and also as the managing member of a joint venture?  While there is nothing in the STARS III RFP that expressly disallows submitting an offer under . . . Read More

Jacqueline K. Unger

Jackie leads PilieroMazza‘s Government Contracts Group, serving as Chair of the Firm’s largest practice group. She also co-chairs the firm’s False Claims Act Group, where she represents clients in investigations related to government contracts, including FCA investigations and suspension and debarment proceedings. Jackie provides thoughtful and thorough guidance on a wide variety of government contracting issues, such as compliance with Buy American Act and Trade Agreements Act requirements; drafting, reviewing, and negotiating teaming agreements, subcontracts, and joint venture agreements; as well as small . . . Read More