Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – January 29, 2020
If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . PilieroMazza Prepares Draft Comments to SBA Proposed Rule Comments to the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) proposed rule are due on February 7th. In its role as advocate to small businesses operating in the government contracting arena, PilieroMazza prepared draft comments to the proposed rule, which can be viewed here . SBA and PilieroMazza encourage you to submit comments letting SBA know which provisions you support and which may present compliance challenges for you and . . . Read More
BLOG: 4 Issues That Defined the False Claims Act in 2019
As I wrote two weeks ago, the Department of Justice (DOJ) recently released its annual fiscal year statistics on False Claims Act (FCA) and fraud matters. The report shows Fiscal Year 2019 was another big year for the FCA, as the number of new matters initiated and the amount of monetary recoveries obtained both increased over the previous year. 2019 also brought important FCA decisions from federal courts, including the Supreme Court; potential new avenues for FCA liability; and formal announcements from DOJ. These . . . Read More
BLOG: New York v. Delaware Part 2: Which State is Best for Governing Law?
In Part 2 of this blog series (visit this link for Part 1), we dive into which state—New York or Delaware—is best for businesses to consider as governing law for their contracts. Both Delaware and New York have a reputation for being the governing law or jurisdiction of choice in commercial agreements and corporate transactions. A company’s decision will greatly impact which rules and laws govern agreements when legal issues arise. Where Should I Go for Governing Law? Both Delaware and New . . . Read More
BLOG: New York v. Delaware Part 1: Which State Is Best to Incorporate My Business?
Business owners often have two questions when launching their business and growing it through commercial relationships and/or corporate transactions. These questions are “where should I incorporate?”, and once the business is incorporated and operating, “what should the applicable law be of our agreements?” Two states come to mind when dealing with these questions. Both Delaware and New York have developed a reputation for purposes of incorporating businesses and being the governing law/jurisdiction of choice in commercial agreements and corporate transactions. . . . Read More
BLOG: Open-Source Software in Federal Procurements: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Part 2 – The Bad
In the first post of this series, we discussed “the good” of open-source software and why federal buyers should find it attractive. However, when it comes to the federal government accepting open-source code with open arms, the reality is certainly more mixed. Faced with changing and technical regulations, government contractors need to know the major drawbacks of using open-source code in government contracts. In this second entry to our open-source series, we explore “the bad” impacts of open-source use in government contracting. . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – January 23, 2020
If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . PilieroMazza Wins HUBZone Small Business Resource Partner of the Year! The HUBZone Contractors National Council honored PilieroMazza with the “HUBZone Small Business Resource Partner of the Year” award at the HUBZone Industry Awards Gala on January 17, 2020. Accepting the award on behalf of PilieroMazza were Partners Jon Williams ( Government Contracts Group ) and Kathryn Hickey ( Business & Transactions Group ). [ Read More ] ANNOUNCEMENT: PilieroMazza Expands Litigation Team Welcoming Two New Attorneys: Camilla Hundley and Matthew Kreiser PilieroMazza is pleased to announce the addition . . . Read More
ANNOUNCEMENT: PilieroMazza Expands Litigation Team Welcoming Two New Attorneys: Camilla Hundley and Matthew Kreiser
PilieroMazza is pleased to announce the addition of Camilla Hundley and Matthew Kreiser as Associates in the Firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group . “Camilla and Matt are bright, hard-working attorneys, and we’re excited to bring them on board our talented litigation team. Their impressive credentials and prior experiences will serve our clients well as they address the diverse needs of PilieroMazza’s government contractor and commercial business clients, both large and small,” remarked Matthew Feinberg , Chair of the Firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group. Camilla Hundley works . . . Read More
PilieroMazza Wins HUBZone Small Business Resource Partner of the Year!
The HUBZone Contractors National Council honored PilieroMazza with the “HUBZone Small Business Resource Partner of the Year” award at the HUBZone Industry Awards Gala on January 17, 2020. Accepting the award on behalf of PilieroMazza were Partners Jon Williams ( Government Contracts Group ) and Kathryn Hickey ( Business & Transactions Group ), pictured below with Michelle Burnett, Executive Director of the Council. Commenting on the award, Jon Williams remarked, “PilieroMazza advocates for all types of small business federal contractors, and are strong proponents of the HUBZone program’s mission, potential as an engine for . . . Read More
BLOG: Top Priorities from SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza
On January 7, 2020, the Senate confirmed U.S. Treasurer Jovita Carranza as the 26th Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA). During her testimony before the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Carranza listed a number of priorities she will bring to her role at SBA. Below are notable priorities that may impact small businesses and/or government contractors. Provide Better Resources to Small Businesses in Disadvantaged Communities Carranza mentioned that connecting small businesses from disadvantaged communities with SBA support . . . Read More
Kathryn Hickey Discusses M&A on “The Deal – Unscripted”
Kathryn Hickey, Chair of PilieroMazza ’s Business & Transactions Group , recently appeared on Quantive ’s “The Deal – Unscripted” with Dan Doran to answer the question: “When should I contact my M&A attorney?” Interview with Kathryn Hickey | Part 1 Interview with Kathryn Hickey | Part 2