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PilieroMazza Welcomes Back Tim Valley to Bolster Government Contracts Practice

News 04.22.25

PilieroMazza is pleased to announce the return of Tim Valley to the Firm after more than three years serving as an Attorney Advisor at the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of the General Counsel. Tim’s time in government service, combined with his prior experience in private practice, gives him a unique perspective and deep understanding of the GovCon landscape. He is exceptionally well-positioned to help government contractors navigate complex legal and regulatory challenges. At PilieroMazza, Tim will continue to advise clients on a . . . Read More

Nichole Atallah Contributes to PCI Podcast Series “Tracking Changes with the New Administration to Help You Manage Contracts and Grants”

News 04.09.25

By: Nichole D. Atallah

This is the first in a series of PCI podcasts, “Tracking Changes with the New Administration to Help You Manage Contracts and Grants.” In this episode, PilieroMazza ’s Nichole Atallah and Forvis Mazars ‘ Bill Walter discuss evolving affirmative action and DEI requirements, enforcement of the Trump administration’s DEI Executive Orders, and what government contractors should do to ensure compliance with the administration’s rules. Primarily, contractors should evaluate their policies and procedures for hiring, promotion, and retention for federal law compliance and carefully review the certification required by . . . Read More

PilieroMazza’s Sam Finnerty Joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin to Discuss Real-World Implications of Executive Order Forcing Plaintiffs to Pay for Injunctions Against the Government

News 04.09.25

By: Samuel S. Finnerty

One of the recent executive orders from the Trump administration directs federal agencies to require plaintiffs post a security (a bond) when seeking preliminary injunctions or temporary restraining orders in lawsuits against the government. As the number of lawsuits seeking to block recent executive actions rises, this Executive Order (EO) enforcing Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(c) (FRCP 65) is drawing increased attention. In this exclusive interview, Sam Finnerty provides valuable insights into why the EO was issued, how FRCP . . . Read More

Bloomberg Government Interviews Sam Finnerty on Trump’s Overhaul of Federal Contracting and GSA’s Pivotal Role

News 04.02.25

By: Samuel S. Finnerty

In a March 20 executive order , President Trump directed federal agencies to submit plans to consolidate procurement for “common goods and services” under the General Services Administration, which puts the agency in charge of contracts in 10 broad market categories that were worth $495 Billion in fiscal 2024. Together, these contracts represented 64% of total contract spending by all defense and civilian agencies, according to the most recent Bloomberg data. . . . Trump’s move would have a major impact on the buying . . . Read More

Jon Williams Writes for Federal News Network: It’s Time to DOGE the VA’s Misguided Medical Devices Contract

News 03.28.25

By: Jon Williams

The Department of Veterans Affairs is currently planning for the next five-year contract to continue its controversial 2018 plan to insource the warehousing and distribution of positive airway pressure (PAP) devices and accessories, commonly prescribed to the millions of veterans with sleep apnea. Jon Williams recently wrote a column for Federal News Network discussing how poorly this plan has gone so far and why VA should return to relying on veteran-owned small businesses in the private sector for the warehousing . . . Read More