Broken Promises: The Government’s Ability to Trick Contractors and Get Away With It (Maybe)
As the government embraced the digital age in the years after COVID-19, its need for new software and technologies skyrocketed. This rapidly expanding procurement need presents great opportunities for businesses—both small and large—to satisfy the government’s needs. But every opportunity carries risks. In this blog, PilieroMazza explores a case that sheds light on (1) the risks posed by the ever-changing nature of software, (2) the government’s acquisition of new software using multi-option-year contracts, and (3) the legal enforceability of negotiated . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 13, 2024
If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . Upcoming Events: Register to attend PilieroMazza’s upcoming events here . Recent Thought Leadership: Check out PilieroMazza’s recent client alerts and blogs here . Podcasts: Listen to PilieroMazza’s podcasts GovCon Live! here and Clocking in with PilieroMazza here . GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS 2024 Chambers USA Ranks PilieroMazza’s Government Contracts Group as “Highly Regarded” Nationwide, PilieroMazza News PilieroMazza is delighted to share that the 2024 edition of Chambers USA recognizes the Firm’s Government Contracts Group with the highest nationwide ranking. This is the Group’s . . . Read More
Cy Alba Featured in PCI Podcast Series “Top 10 Tips and Traps for Bid Protests”
Public Contracting Institute ’s Practical Matters GovCon Podcast features PilieroMazza ’s Cy Alba in their 3-part podcast series “Top 10 Tips and Traps for Bid Protests.” Cy leads the Firm’s Government Contracts Group , serving as Chair of PilieroMazza’s largest practice group which includes the Bid Protests team. Visit the links below to access the podcast series. Top 10 Tips and Traps for Bid Protests, Part 1 Top 10 Tips and Traps for Bid Protests, Part 2 Top 10 Tips and Traps for Bid Protests, Part 3 About 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 . . . Read More
Top 10 Tips and Traps for Bid Protests, Part 3
Proactive Measures for Impending Increases to FLSA Salary Basis for White Collar Employees
Announced on April 23, 2024, the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division’s (WHD) final rule (Rule)—Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees—will begin impacting employers as soon as July 1, 2024. Under the Rule, to maintain employee white-collar exemptions, employers will need to ensure employees are paid a salary of $844 weekly or $43,888 annually ($132,964 annually for highly compensated employees). These thresholds will increase again on January 1, 2025, to $1,128 weekly . . . Read More
2024 Chambers USA Ranks PilieroMazza’s Government Contracts Group as “Highly Regarded” Nationwide
PilieroMazza is delighted to share that the 2024 edition of Chambers USA recognizes the Firm’s Government Contracts Group with the highest nationwide ranking. This is the Group’s third consecutive year in the ranking. Additionally, Jessica duHoffmann , who leads the Firm’s Construction Group , was ranked—also for a third consecutive year—for her work in construction law. Visit this link for more information. About PilieroMazza’s Government Contracts Group PilieroMazza is proud of its reputation as the go-to law firm for contractors navigating the complexities of doing business with the federal government. It’s . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 6, 2024
If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . Upcoming Events: Register to attend PilieroMazza’s upcoming events here . Recent Thought Leadership: Check out PilieroMazza’s recent client alerts and blogs here . Podcasts: Listen to PilieroMazza’s podcasts GovCon Live! here and Clocking in with PilieroMazza here . GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS The SBA Is Unveiling New Credit Lines of up to $5 Million to Fund Small Businesses, CNBC The U.S. Small Business Administration plans to unveil new government-backed credit lines of up to $5 million for small . . . Read More