Biden Announces 50 Percent Increase in Small Disadvantaged Business Contracting Goals: Key Details for Government Contractors
On June 1, 2021, President Biden marked the 100-year anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre by announcing the Biden-Harris Administration’s plan to increase small disadvantaged business (SDB) contracting goals by fifty percent. The White House also released new information regarding President Biden’s American Jobs Plan. Below are key details on the new SDB contracting goals for government contractors. Biden’s announcement launched an all-of-government effort to expand contracting opportunities for underserved small businesses across the country. The new goal is to . . . Read More
PilieroMazza Joins the Nation in Recognizing Juneteenth
June 19, 1865, marks the date that Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced the end of both the Civil War and slavery. His announcement, General Order Number 3, reads in part: “The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of personal rights and rights of property, between former masters and slaves and the connection heretofore existing . . . Read More
Partner Todd M. Reinecker Joins PilieroMazza’s Growing Litigation Team
PilieroMazza is pleased to announce that Todd M. Reinecker joined the Firm as a Partner in its growing Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group . “Todd’s impressive trial record and the diversity of his litigation practice make him a key asset of our expanding team,” said Matt Feinberg , Chair of the Group. “Clients will benefit from his wealth of experience and practical, comprehensive approach to litigation and to helping clients avoid litigation where possible.” Commenting on his transition to PilieroMazza, Todd stated: “I am delighted to be joining the Firm and . . . Read More
Charity for the Win! PilieroMazza’s Jeopardy Game Night Benefits 5 Charities
Members of PilieroMazza’s Corporate Social Responsibility Committee and Events Committee recently organized a “Trivia for Good” Jeopardy game night. It was a lively, friendly competition involving the Firm’s attorneys and support staff competing to donate dollars to five charities. Below is more information on the charities receiving donations. Special thanks to Emmanuel Elone and Adam Kuester for organizing the event. Operation Renewed Hope Foundation Operation Renewed Hope Foundation has helped hundreds of homeless and at-risk Veterans secure safe, permanent homes—and overcome the root causes of homelessness and instability . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 4, 2021
If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . WEBINAR: Missteps in the Bid Protest Process: War Stories from the Trenches, June 9, 2021, Katie Burrows and Timothy Valley. Read more here . WEBINAR: Federal Small Business Programs—A Primer for Government Contractors, June 15, 2021, Peter Ford and Lauren Brier . Read more here . WEBINAR: Government Contractors: Keys to Making Your Company an Attractive Acquisition Target, June 16, 2021, Cy Alba and Kathryn Hickey. Read more here . WEBINAR: Return to Work: Employer-Mandated COVID-19 Vaccination Policies and . . . Read More
DOD Issues Proposed Rule on Enhanced Post-Award Debriefing Rights: 5 Things You Should Know
As we previously reported , Section 818 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (2018 NDAA) required the Department of Defense (DOD) to issue new regulations to establish more detailed and comprehensive post-award debriefing rights. In March 2018, DOD issued a class deviation to implement some, but not all, of the rights required by the 2018 NDAA. On May 20, 2021, DOD published a proposed rule that would amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to make permanent various changes in the . . . Read More
Kathryn Hickey Elected to Howard County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
PilieroMazza is pleased to announce that partner Kathryn Hickey was elected a member of the Board of Directors of the Howard County Chamber of Commerce, effective June 1, 2021. As a member of the Board, Kathryn will work together with others on the Board and the Chamber’s President and CEO, Leonardo McClarty, to foster and promote the success of Howard County’s business community. Commenting on her election, Kathryn stated, “PilieroMazza is a proud business partner of the Chamber, and I . . . Read More
Risk Prevention Strategies: Responding Effectively to Internal Workplace Complaints
GovCon Live! · Risk Prevention Strategies: Responding Effectively to Internal Workplace Complaints
SBA Proposes to Increase Small Business Eligibility for Loan Programs Through Size Standard Revisions
On May 25, 2021, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a proposed rule that would increase size standards for 49 industries in the Wholesale Trade (Sector 42) and Retail Trade (Sectors 44-45) sectors. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes under these sectors are not used to classify government acquisitions for supplies. Instead, procurements for supplies are classified under a manufacturing or supply NAICS code. Therefore, SBA estimates that this rule would not have any impact on federal contract dollars awarded . . . Read More
Operating Agreement Drafting Considerations: Removal of a Member
When establishing a multi-member limited liability company, it is important to plan for the worst. It may seem cynical to think about the end before the beginning, but every company has a half-life. And while relationships at the outset of any venture are typically strong, it often becomes necessary to remove or dissociate a member who is negatively impacting those relationships—or even the business. If no protection is built into the organizational documents, the members’ recourse is limited to circumstances . . . Read More