WOSB Certification Required Beginning October 15 – Are You Ready?

As a reminder, beginning on October 15, 2020, all women-owned small businesses (WOSBs) and economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses (EDWOSBs) pursuing WOSB/EDWOSB set-asides, as well as solicitations with pools reserved for WOSBs/EDWOSBs, must be certified as a WOSB/EDWOSB, either by SBA or a third-party certifier.  The application for certification by SBA is free and may be completed at beta.certify.sba.gov.  Beginning October 15, if you have not completed the certification application, this will impact your ability to bid on WOSB/EDWOSB set-aside . . . Read More

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – October 9, 2020

If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link. WEBINAR: SBA in FY21: What’s Ahead for the Small Business Programs, October 14, 2020 PilieroMazza is a proud sponsor of the Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum (SECAF), and PilieroMazza Partner Jon Williams is the Co-Chair of SECAF’s Planning Committee. On October 14, 2020, SECAF will be hosting a panel discussion focused on the future of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) small business programs. [Read More] WEBINAR: Revisiting . . . Read More

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – September 29, 2020

WEBINAR: Revisiting Executive Compensation and Employee Incentive Plans, October 20, 2020, Nichole Atallah and Kathryn Hickey. [Read More] WEBINAR: SBA in FY21: What’s Ahead for the Small Business Programs, October 14, 2020 PilieroMazza is a proud sponsor of the Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum (SECAF), and PilieroMazza Partner Jon Williams is the Co-Chair of SECAF’s Planning Committee. On October 14, 2020, SECAF will be hosting a panel discussion focused on the future of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) small . . . Read More

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

If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link. WEBINAR: Build a Competitive B2G Marketing Strategy with Available Market Research, September 30, 2020 PilieroMazza has 5 tickets available for the Howard County Chamber GovConnect’s webinar at 8:30 AM ET on September 30, 2020. Read more here. Contact marketing@pilieromazza.com for ticket availability. WEBINAR: SBA in FY21: What’s Ahead for the Small Business Programs, October 14, 2020 PilieroMazza is a proud sponsor of the Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum (SECAF), . . . Read More

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