PilieroMazza’s Nichole Atallah Comments on DOL Targeting Government Contractors for Wage Enforcement
U.S. Labor Department (DOL) leaders are planning to ramp up enforcement of wage standards on federally funded construction and service projects […]. The changes the DOL’s Wage and Hour Division is formulating—which could rank among its biggest initial policy moves under the new administration—would support the infrastructure and jobs package President Joe Biden is planning to roll out. […] DOL has begun preparations to expand its investigative capacity under two statutes that require government contractors to pay workers prevailing wages and benefits […]: the . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – February 24, 2021
If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . PilieroMazza Celebrates Black History Month: For the PilieroMazza family, Black History Month is not only a celebration of the numerous contributions of people of color, but also highlights for us the efforts our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee undertakes throughout the year to cultivate an inclusive environment for all our colleagues. Read more here . PODCAST: Mergers and Acquisitions in Healthcare: Getting Your House in Order, February 24, 2021, Kathryn Hickey. Tune in here . WEBINAR: Exit Strategies . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – February 19, 2021
If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . WEBINAR: Risk Prevention Strategies: Avoiding Costly FLSA Missteps, February 24, 2021, Nichole Atallah and Matt Feinberg . Read more here . 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 .” Contact covid19@pilieromazza.com for immediate assistance. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS SBA Takes Steps to Address PPP Validation Error Problems, February 12, 2021, Cy Alba On February 10, 2021, the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced new policy changes to the . . . Read More
PilieroMazza Celebrates Black History Month
“Each one of us is here because somebody before us did something to make it possible. What we must do is commit ourselves to some future that can include each other and work toward that future with the particular strengths of our individual identities.” Excerpt from Audre Lorde ’s speech “Learning from the 60s.” For the PilieroMazza family, Black History Month is not only a celebration of the numerous contributions of people of color, but also highlights for us the efforts our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee undertakes . . . Read More
ANNOUNCEMENT: Michael Thurmond Joins PilieroMazza’s Business & Transactions Group
PilieroMazza is pleased to announce that Michael Thurmond has joined the Firm as an Associate in its Business & Transactions Group . He supports clients in mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions. “Michael’s understanding of business priorities in M&A and 360-degree approach to private equity deals are a perfect fit for our team—and our clients,” said Kathryn Hickey, Practice Group Chair for the Business & Transactions Group. Michael conducts all phases of due diligence investigations, including preparing memoranda and disclosure schedules. He also advises clients . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – February 10, 2021
If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . WEBINAR: Risk Prevention Strategies: Avoiding Costly FLSA Missteps, February 24, 2021, Nichole Atallah and Matt Feinberg . Read more here . 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 .” Contact covid19@pilieromazza.com for immediate assistance. BUSINESS & TRANSACTIONS Federal Trade Commission Updates HSR Thresholds, February 4, 2021, David Shafer The Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (HSR) requires that certain mergers, acquisitions, and . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – February 4, 2021
If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . WEBINAR: Risk Prevention Strategies: Avoiding Costly FLSA Missteps, February 24, 2021, Nichole Atallah and Matt Feinberg . Read more here . 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 .” Contact covid19@pilieromazza.com for immediate assistance. Native American Law & Tribal Advocacy The First 100 Days: President Biden Signs Memo on Tribal Consultation and Strengthening Nation-to-Nation Relationships, February 4, 2021, Tony Franco Last week, President Biden signed a Memorandum on Tribal Consultation . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – January 27, 2021
If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . WEBINAR: COVID-19 Relief in 2021: What Small Businesses Need to Know, February 2, 2021, Cy Alba , Nichole Atallah , and Kathryn Hickey. Read more here . WEBINAR: Risk Prevention Strategies: Avoiding Costly FLSA Missteps, February 24, 2021, Nichole Atallah and Matt Feinberg . Read more here . 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 .” Contact covid19@pilieromazza.com for immediate assistance. LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION DOJ Announces FY 2020 Fraud and . . . Read More
Law360 Quotes Matt Feinberg on Anticipated Surge in FCA Litigation for 2021
False Claims Act recoveries were modest overall in 2020, but the relatively calm year seeded the clouds for a stormy 2021 by generating tremendous government spending on pandemic relief, a record number of new cases and a potentially game-changing decision in a closely watched area of Medicare fraud litigation. . . . Even if FCA settlements took longer to finalize because DOJ attorneys were working from home, it doesn’t mean they were twiddling their thumbs while waiting to hear back . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – January 20, 2021
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 .” Contact covid19@pilieromazza.com for immediate assistance. WEBINAR: COVID-19 Relief in 2021: What Small Businesses Need to Know, February 2, 2021, Cy Alba , Nichole Atallah , and Kathryn Hickey. Read more here . LABOR & EMPLOYMENT 2021 Labor and Employment Spotlight: A List of Key Legal Updates for Employers, January 13, 2021, Nichole Atallah , Sara Nasseri , and Sarah Nash Undeniably, 2020 was . . . Read More