Common Scenarios Triggering False Claims Act Violations, Part 3: Claims and Investigations
Click here to view the recorded session. In the highly regulated world of government contracting, strict adherence to compliance obligations and the ability to identify and manage associated risks are essential. This is the third and final webinar in PilieroMazza’s FCA series, where Matt Feinberg and Mark Rosenow discuss best practices for curtailing investigations and tactical approaches to potential litigation. Learning objectives include: Identifying specific FCA risks for government contractors. Creating contingency plans and compliance programs to mitigate FCA risks. How to respond when faced with . . . Read More
Common Scenarios Triggering False Claims Act Violations, Part 2: Construction and Workforce Issues
Click here to view the recorded session. In the second installment of our three-part webinar series, join PilieroMazza’s Matt Feinberg , Jessica duHoffmann, and Sarah Nash as they explore common FCA triggers often encountered by federal construction contractors and protection strategies to avoid them. Federal construction contractors—both primes and subs—should be wary as they face a higher risk of FCA liability due to the complicated nature of construction contracts, prevailing wage obligations, and performance of work requirements. PilieroMazza attorneys are seeing a substantial increase in investigations dealing . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 27, 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 . CONSTRUCTION / LABOR & EMPLOYMENT Construction Industry Wage-and-Hour Issues: 6 Tips for Laying a Foundation of Compliance, PilieroMazza Blog, Matthew E. Feinberg , Kirby Rousseau The construction industry feeds a significant part of the U.S. economy, providing millions of short- and long-term jobs across . . . Read More
Common Scenarios Triggering False Claims Act Violations, Part 1: Government Contracts and Cybersecurity
Click here to view the recorded session. As federal and state governments intensify their efforts on fraud detection and prevention, and with substantial financial rewards encouraging whistleblowers to share insider information with authorities, the FCA has become a more powerful tool against government contractors. In the first part of this three-part webinar series, PilieroMazza’s Matt Feinberg , Cy Alba , and Jackie Unger discuss common scenarios in federal procurement contracts and cybersecurity that could lead to FCA violations. Learning objectives include: What are ways companies can violate . . . Read More
Construction Industry Wage-and-Hour Issues: 6 Tips for Laying a Foundation of Compliance
The construction industry feeds a significant part of the U.S. economy, providing millions of short- and long-term jobs across the country on an annual basis. Since the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in late 2021, the federal government has begun pumping the Congressionally-allocated $1.2 Trillion into transportation and infrastructure spending, with over $550 Billion allocated to new investments and programs. This federal re-investment into the construction industry, added to already-robust private construction spending, has led to increased . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 20, 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 Broken Promises: The Government’s Ability to Trick Contractors and Get Away With It (Maybe), PilieroMazza Blog, Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV , Ryan Boonstra As the government embraced the digital age in the years after COVID-19, its need for new software and . . . Read More
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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