Joint Venture Eligibility: Refresher and Updates on Requirements for Government Contractors
Click here to view the recorded session. Knowing and understanding the specific requirements around joint venture eligibility can make or break your ability to compete and be eligible for certain government contracts. PilieroMazza’s Meghan Leemon examines key elements of joint venture eligibility you need to understand to maintain your competitive edge and defend a contract award. This is a can’t-miss webinar for any contractor considering or currently pursuing work through a joint venture. Learning objectives include: latest SBA requirements for joint venture eligibility and date to determine . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 9, 2026
The Weekly Update recaps recent legislative and regulatory updates affecting government contractors and commercial businesses. If you have questions concerning this content, please email marketing@pilieromazza.com. _____________________________________________ GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council Guidance Agency Implementation of Executive Order (EO) 14402, Promoting Efficiency, Accountability, and Performance in Federal Contracting: On July 1, the FAR Council published guidance and updated the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) to update RFO part 16, Types of Contracts, requiring agencies to update their class deviations by July 15, . . . Read More
Contract Claims 101: Common Construction Appeal Theories, Part 6
While Parts 4 and 5 of this series explored both common and less common theories available to contractors pursuing claims against the federal government, many of which can arise in the construction context, there are more nuanced theories that often , intersect with those more familiar claims involving changes, delays, or defective specifications, presenting distinct legal and evidentiary considerations for construction contractors. Success typically depends on a contractor’s ability to develop a well-documented record demonstrating how specific government actions, omissions, . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 2, 2026
The Weekly Update recaps recent legislative and regulatory updates affecting government contractors and commercial businesses. If you have questions concerning this content, please email marketing@pilieromazza.com. _____________________________________________ PilieroMazza Names Nichole Atallah and Matt Feinberg Co-Managing Partners, PilieroMazza News, Nichole D. Atallah, Matthew E. Feinberg, Antonio R. Franco, Jon Williams, Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV PilieroMazza announces that, effective July 1, 2026, Nichole Atallah and Matt Feinberg have been named Co-Managing Partners. They succeed Tony Franco, under whose leadership the firm expanded from more than 20 attorneys to nearly . . . Read More
Virginia’s New Pay Transparency Law: What Employers With Virginia Employees Need to Know Now
Effective July 1, 2026, Virginia has enacted a new pay transparency law requiring employers with Virginia employees to disclose compensation ranges and follow new restrictions on salary history. The law applies broadly and creates both enforcement risk and private litigation exposure. Employers with employees in Virginia should act now to ensure compliance with the new pay transparency law. What the Virginia Law Requires Set and disclose good‑faith pay ranges in postings. Employers must disclose the wage, salary, or wage/salary range . . . Read More
Unsolicited Podcast Features Nichole Atallah on How Contractors Can Regain Negotiating Leverage
Many government contractors find themselves accepting unfavorable contract terms because they believe they have little room to negotiate. In a recent conversation with Hope Skibitsky on Unsolicited, a Namauu Technological & Industrial podcast, PilieroMazza’s Nichole Atallah discusses why contractors often lose bargaining power during negotiations—and, more importantly, how they can regain it. Nichole shares practical insights to help contractors identify where leverage may be lost early in the contracting process, avoid common negotiation pitfalls, and position themselves for stronger outcomes . . . Read More
PilieroMazza Names Nichole Atallah and Matt Feinberg Co-Managing Partners
PilieroMazza announces that, effective July 1, 2026, Nichole Atallah and Matt Feinberg have been named Co-Managing Partners. They succeed Tony Franco, under whose leadership the firm expanded from more than 20 attorneys to nearly 50 attorneys, broadened its service offerings, and strengthened its reputation as a trusted legal advisor to clients nationwide and abroad. With more than 30 years at PilieroMazza, Tony will remain an integral member of the firm, actively serving clients and supporting strategic initiatives and business development . . . Read More
GSA’s Revised AI Clause: Narrower Scope, Broader Compliance Demands on Government Contractors
On June 17, 2026, the General Services Administration (GSA) released a revised version of proposed General Services Administration Regulation (GSAR) clause 552.239–7001 on safeguarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) for public comment, responding to industry concerns regarding scope, applicability, and operational feasibility. The revised clause narrows its applicability to contractors using Large Language Model Artificial Intelligence Systems (LLMs) to process Government Data—but for contractors within its scope, compliance obligations are now far more detailed and enforceable. Below, we discuss key changes. Scope . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 25, 2026
The Weekly Update recaps recent legislative and regulatory updates affecting government contractors and commercial businesses. If you have questions concerning this content, please email marketing@pilieromazza.com. _____________________________________________ GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS Department of Defense (DoD) Class Deviation (CD) 2026-O0051: Implementation of Vendor Threat Mitigation Support Authorities On June 11, DoD issued a CD requiring all DoD contracting officers to include two updated contract clauses in solicitations and contracts performed outside of the U.S. The CD implements section 823 of the FY 2024 National Defense Authorization . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 18, 2026
The Weekly Update recaps recent legislative and regulatory updates affecting government contractors and commercial businesses. If you have questions concerning this content, please email marketing@pilieromazza.com. _____________________________________________ GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS National Security Presidential Memorandum / NSPM-11 On June 5, the President issued a Presidential Memorandum (Memo) addressing the Administration’s policy to accelerate the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) for national security applications, guided by four pillars: Adoption, Adaption, Assurance, and Accountability. The Memo establishes timelines for various departments and agencies to update . . . Read More