No More Minimum Wage Obligations Shifts Pricing Strategies for Service and Construction Contractors
On Friday, March 14, 2025, President Trump revoked Executive Order 14026, Increasing the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors (EO). Government contractors in the service and construction sectors should evaluate how Trump’s decision to cancel the EO will impact their pricing strategies and outstanding price adjustment requests. Effective immediately, contractors are no longer bound by EO 14026’s minimum wage requirements. This means that most service and construction contractors may revert employee pay to the applicable wage determination rates under their contracts. . . . Read More
A Message from PilieroMazza
I hope this message finds you well. The PilieroMazza family remains fully committed to supporting you and your business during these uncertain times. Shifting priorities under the new administration are a challenge for all of us, but please know we are here to help you avoid potential risks and capitalize on emerging opportunities. To assist in keeping you informed, I encourage you to visit our “Government Contract Executive Orders” resource center (linked here ), where we provide up-to-date coverage on . . . Read More
No More Free Passes? New Order Forces Plaintiffs to Pay for Injunctions Against the Federal Government
In a bold move to curb the growing number of lawsuits halting the implementation of recent executive policies, the Trump administration issued an executive order , “Ensuring the Enforcement of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(c),” aimed at making it more difficult for plaintiffs to obtain injunctions against the federal government. This order seeks to enforce a rule requiring plaintiffs to post a security equal to the government’s potential costs and damages if an injunction is later found to be unjustified. It . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – March 13, 2025
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 , Clocking in with PilieroMazza here , and Ex Rel. Radio here . GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS March 2025: Reducing the Negative Impacts of a Government Shutdown for Federal Contractors, PilieroMazza Client Alert, Jacqueline K. Unger , Nichole D. Atallah , Lauren Brier On top of the uncertainty introduced through the Trump administration’s shifting priorities and rapid-fire . . . Read More
OCI Mitigation Plans: Proposed Rule Emphasizes Compliance and Increased Enforcement
PilieroMazza recently published a client alert regarding a Proposed Rule on Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI). On January 15, 2025, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively, the Government) issued a Proposed Rule (Proposed Rule) that significantly alters OCI are managed in federal contracting. One of the key changes of the Proposed Rule that should be highlighted is the incorporation of mitigation plans into the awarded contract. The Proposed Rule impacts offerors by enacting more stringent compliance requirements, and by incorporating the mitigation plan into the contract . . . Read More
March 2025: Reducing the Negative Impacts of a Government Shutdown for Federal Contractors
On top of the uncertainty introduced through the Trump administration’s shifting priorities and rapid-fire executive orders, government contractors are now confronted with an impending shutdown as the federal government is set to run out of funding on March 14. Although the House of Representatives passed a six-month continuing resolution that would keep funding at current levels through the rest of the fiscal year (i.e., September 30), it remains to be seen whether the Senate has the votes to pass the . . . Read More
10 FAQs: Navigating Legal Challenges for Government Contractors Impacted by President Trump’s Recent Executive Orders
Government contractors are facing a host of legal and compliance challenges following President Trump’s recent executive orders. These orders have prompted government-wide contract reviews, funding issues, increased scrutiny on foreign assistance agreements, and the mass issuance of stop work orders and terminations for convenience. If you are a government contractor, here are some key questions you should be asking to ensure your business is protected. If any of these FAQs apply to your business, consulting legal counsel promptly can help . . . Read More
Court Blocks Suspension and Termination of Foreign Aid Contracts: Key Takeaways for Government Contractors
In a landmark decision, Judge Ali has issued a preliminary injunction (PI) preventing the U.S. government from enforcing suspensions, stop-work orders, and terminations for foreign aid contracts issued between January 20 and February 13, 2025—the date on which Judge Ali issued a temporary restraining order in this case. The ruling is a major rebuke of the executive branch’s attempt to halt congressionally appropriated funds, reaffirming Congress’s constitutional spending authority. This ruling requires the government to resume payments and allow drawdowns for . . . Read More
Cy Alba and PilieroMazza Earn #1 Spot in JD Supra’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Award for Government Contract Thought Leadership
PilieroMazza is thrilled to announce that Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV , and the Firm earned a #1 ranking in JD Supra’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Award for outstanding thought leadership covering topics related to government contracting. This distinction celebrates Cy and PilieroMazza for consistently delivering content that achieved the highest visibility and engagement among readers of GovCon topics over the past year. From a pool of over 2,000 authors covering all aspects of government contracting in 2024, Cy’s fourth consecutive year receiving this honor further underscores both Cy’s expertise and PilieroMazza’s commitment . . . Read More
Corporate Transparency Act, Part 9: Reporting Due March 21, 2025, No Penalties for Not Reporting (For Now)
On February 18, 2025, the final court order [1] blocking reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was lifted. Thus, the CTA’s reporting requirements are back in effect, and the new reporting deadline for most reporting companies is March 21, 2025; however, FinCEN has announced that no penalties or fines will currently be enforced for not reporting. Please visit this link to access Parts 1-8 in this series. Although reporting requirements are back in effect, penalties and fines will not be enforced for . . . Read More