5 Tips to Protect Construction Contracts During An Economic Downturn
For two consecutive quarters, the U.S. economy experienced an economic decline—typical indicators of an impending recession. Despite what the numbers may indicate, it is still unclear what direction the U.S. economy may take. Whether a recession is already here or on the way, here are five tips to help protect your construction contracts—particularly payments for your work. 1. Review Your Construction Contracts Do not wait to review your construction contracts. Understand the financial status and the payment terms applicable to each . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – April 20, 2023
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 . GovCon Live! Podcast: Listen to PilieroMazza’s Podcast Series “Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting” here . GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS NIST Seeks Small Business Input for Chips Manufacturing Data and Analysis As the United States works to bolster its semiconductor manufacturing capacity, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – April 12, 2023
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 . GovCon Live! Podcast: Listen to PilieroMazza’s Podcast Series “Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting” here . GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS Federal Acquisition Regulation: Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Programs The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration will publish a proposed rule to amend . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – April 6, 2023
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 . GovCon Live! Podcast: Listen to PilieroMazza’s Podcast Series “Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting” here . CONSTRUCTION Takeaways from Biden Administration’s Initiative to Promote Equal Opportunity in Federally Funded Infrastructure Projects, 03.31.23, Jessica duHoffmann , Sara Strosser , and Annie Hudgins On March 14, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced . . . Read More
Overcoming the Inflation Crisis: The Ins and Outs of Inflation Relief for DOD Contractors
Click here to view the recorded session. Skyrocketing inflation continues to be among the top concerns facing government contractors. To address the problem, Congress authorized the Department of Defense to provide relief for cost increases caused by inflation and mandated that DOD release guidance by March 23, 2023. Join Kevin Barnett and Lauren Brier , attorneys in PilieroMazza’s Government Contracts Group , for key takeaways to help contractors find contract relief in response to acute economic conditions. They’ll cover: understanding the DOD’s new guideline for filing a . . . Read More
Takeaways from Biden Administration’s Initiative to Promote Equal Opportunity in Federally Funded Infrastructure Projects
On March 14, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the launch of the “ Mega Construction Project Program ” initiative, which is designed to promote equal opportunity and expand the workforce in construction trades involved with large federally funded projects. The Mega Construction Project Program will focus DOL’s efforts to bring the public and private sectors together on a select group of projects to provide a diverse pool of qualified workers access to jobs in construction trades. Projects eligible for designation under . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – March 29, 2023
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 . GovCon Live! Podcast: Listen to PilieroMazza’s Podcast Series “Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting” here . CONSTRUCTION DOL: Biden-Harris Administration Launches Initiative to Promote Equal Opportunity, Expand Workforce for Federally Funded Jobs in Large Infrastructure Projects U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the launch of an initiative to . . . Read More
Financial Capital, Human Capital Will Be at a Premium in Indian Country in 2023
PilieroMazza ’s Nichole Atallah , a partner in the Firm’s Labor & Employment Group , is featured in the article below “Financial Capital, Human Capital Will Be at a Premium in Indian Country in 2023,” originally published in the Summer 2023 edition of NC Magazine. Nichole is joined by Karla Bylund, owner of Soaring Bird Solutions. Attending RES2023? Come visit Nichole and her partner Sarah Nash at Exhibit Booth 702, where they’ll be available to address your most pressing legal concerns around labor and employment laws. Economic development is . . . Read More
Forming a Joint Venture? SBA Stresses Importance of Complying with State Law
As PilieroMazza previously highlighted , contractors wishing to pursue set-aside work through small business joint ventures (JVs) must comply with the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) JV regulations, which require certain JVs to have detailed and specific JV agreements (JVAs). A recent case from SBA’s Office of Hearing and Appeals (OHA) highlights just how important it is that small business JVs also comply with applicable state laws. Contractors should be aware that failing to comply with state laws can cause a small . . . Read More
Understanding and Avoiding Affiliation for Small Business Government Contractors
Click here to review the recorded session. The Small Business Administration’s affiliation rules are a key component of eligibility for small business set-aside programs. Indeed, affiliation with another business can cause your company to lose its small business status, which may lead you to lose a protest as well as a set-aside contract you invested considerable time and resources in pursuing. Loss of small business status due to affiliation may also impact your pursuit of SBA loans and could trigger an enforcement . . . Read More