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Senate Passes PPP Loan Application Deadline Extension, More Than $130 Billion Still Unclaimed

Last night, the Senate unanimously passed a bill that would extend the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application deadline through August 8, 2020. The bill is now set to be taken up by the House. The PPP provides forgivable loans to cover payroll and overhead expenses for small businesses. On June 27, 2020, SBA reported that over $134 billion in unclaimed funds remained of the $669 billion program. Unless Congress repurposes them, leftover funds will be returned to the . . . Read More

Samuel S. Finnerty

Sam Finnerty is a trusted legal partner to government contractors, helping businesses secure, defend, and maximize federal contracting opportunities. With deep expertise in federal procurement, construction law, small business programs, and litigation, Sam provides strategic counsel to contractors navigating the complex world of government compliance and disputes. A seasoned advocate, Sam represents contractors in high stakes bid protests before the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), Federal Aviation Administration’s Office of Dispute Resolution for Acquisition (ODRA), U.S. Court of Federal Claims . . . Read More

Peter B. Ford

Peter advises government contractors and commercial businesses on a broad range of federal procurement matters. He is adept at navigating issues related to eligibility for, and continued participation in, small business programs such as SBA’s 8(a) BD, SDVOSB, WOSB, and HUBZone programs and the VA’s VetBiz VIP program. He represents clients in actions before OHA, GAO, and ODRA. He also counsels federal contractors on FAR and small business regulation compliance, which includes auditing clients for potential size and affiliation issues. . . . Read More

Matthew E. Feinberg

Matt is an accomplished litigator with over 15 years of experience handling federal and state cases, including civil and appellate litigation, along with arbitration proceedings. As an experienced senior practitioner in PilieroMazza ’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group and Chair of the False Claims Act (FCA) and Audits & Investigations teams, Matt has a unique perspective on successful litigation strategies to achieve the best possible outcomes for government contractors and commercial businesses. He is particularly adept at identifying weak spots in an opponent’s case, often leading to successful dismissals or early . . . Read More

Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV

Cy counsels clients on a broad range of government contracting matters before government agencies and federal courts, which includes overall regulatory compliance with the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) small business programs. He represents small and mid-sized government contractors looking to structure compliant teaming, joint venture, and mentor-protégé agreements. Cy also handles the prosecution and defense of small-business size and status protests; appeals before the SBA and the Office of Hearings and Appeals; as well as bid protests before the Government . . . Read More

False Claims Act

PilieroMazza represents federal and state contractors in False Claims Act matters across all industries, including information technology (IT), construction, manufacturing, professional services, and healthcare, as well as matters related to small business set-aside program compliance, including the HUBZone, 8(a), WOSB, and SDVOSB programs. Depending on the nature of the case, our FCA practice draws from a team of experienced attorneys in the Firm’s Government Contracts , Business & Transactions , Labor & Employment , and Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice groups. Working closely with our Audits and Investigations team as well, we . . . Read More

Business & Transactions

Known for their ability to establish trusted connections that result in meaningful, long-term relationships, PilieroMazza’s Business & Transactions lawyers represent a diverse base of clients, ranging from entrepreneur-owned startup companies to large, publicly traded corporations. Our firm’s commitment to balance our clients’ practical needs with their legal requirements, along with knowledge of their business goals and pressures, allows us to deliver high-quality service efficiently and effectively. Our agility and flexibility are underscored by the array of engagements we handle. These . . . Read More

Audits & Investigations

PilieroMazza regularly assists clients with audits and investigations to understand and identify possible violations of applicable laws and regulations impacting government contracts, labor and employment, and corporate issues. Our team moves rapidly to perform internal investigations, develop the company’s response strategy, and prepare confidential and privileged reports to give executives and in-house counsel the tools necessary to best address the situation and mitigate business risk. Noncompliance penalties could include: losing government contractor status for 5 to 7 years; withholding of . . . Read More

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 23, 2020

If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . Juneteenth: A National Day of Reflection, June 19, 2020 The PilieroMazza family paused to reflect and take a collective breath in remembrance of this day in our country’s history. Working with PilieroMazza’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, we are using this time to listen, learn, and engage in discourse, and work to do better as individuals and as a team. We are honored to have an incredible team . . . Read More