Organizational conflicts of interest (OCIs) should be front of mind for any federal government contractor. The mere presence of an OCI may cause contractors to reconsider which contracting opportunities to pursue, reshape teaming and subcontracting arrangements, and revise mitigation policies, procedures, and plans in ways that impact company-wide systems and processes. Most significantly, an OCI may be enough for the government to strip a contractor of an award it just won. Recently, the government published a proposed rule ( Proposed Rule ), . . . Read More The post Proposed Rule on Organiza ..read more

GovCon Live! · Common Scenarios Triggering False Claims Act Violations: Claims and Investigations The post Ex Rel. Radio – Common Scenarios Triggering False Claims Act Violations, Part 3: Claims and Investigations appeared first on PilieroMazza PLLC ..read more

GovCon Live! · Common Scenarios Triggering False Claims Act Violations: Construction and Workforce Issues The post Ex Rel. Radio – Common Scenarios Triggering False Claims Act Violations, Part 2: Construction and Workforce Issues appeared first on PilieroMazza PLLC ..read more

GovCon Live! · Common Scenarios Triggering False Claims Act Violations: Government Contracts & Cybersecurity The post Ex Rel. Radio – Common Scenarios Triggering False Claims Act Violations, Part 1: Government Contracts and Cybersecurity appeared first on PilieroMazza PLLC ..read more

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 .   REAs, CLAIMS, AND APPEALS Law360 Quotes PilieroMazza’s Lauren Brier: Federal Contractors’ Avenues for Tariff Mitigation, PilieroMazza News, Lauren Brier President Donald Trump’s tari ..read more

President Donald Trump’s tariff plans threaten to increase costs for federal contractors who won’t be exempt from the duties, but contractors may be able to pursue avenues for reimbursement if they follow certain regulatory rules. . . . Some contracting officers may allow an economic price adjustment to be worked into an existing contract as a modification, and contractors facing a hit from tariffs should at least ask, although similar requests during the COVID-19 pandemic were rarely successful, according to  PilieroMazza PLLC . . . Read More The post <i>Law360</i> Quotes Pil ..read more

The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced a $949,696.90 False Claims Act (FCA) settlement with GS Foods Group Inc. (GS Foods) for improperly bidding on contracts reserved for small businesses despite not qualifying as a small business. The DOJ settlement underscores the critical need for accurate small business representations and certifications in government contracting. Visit this  link  to register for our webinar, “PilieroMazza Annual Review: What DOJ’s 2024 FCA Report Means for Government Contractors” and check out our podcast Ex Rel. Radio . Briefly, the . . . Rea ..read more

PilieroMazza is pleased to announce that Matt Feinberg recently achieved Senior Fellow status with the Litigation Counsel of America , an honorary society recognizing excellence among trial lawyers. This distinction is awarded to attorneys who have demonstrated superior litigation skills, professionalism, and integrity in their practice. Matt’s achievement underscores his dedication to delivering outstanding results for PilieroMazza clients and his significant contributions to the legal community. Congratulations to Matt on this well-deserved honor. About Matt Feinberg Matt is an accomplished ..read more

PilieroMazza ’s Cy Alba was recently featured in a podcast and webinar discussing SBA’s Final Rule and its implications on mergers and acquisitions in the government contracting arena. Visit the links below to access the podcast and webinar. Also, visit this link for additional coverage from PilieroMazza on SBA’s Final Rule. sbLiftOff Podcast: SBA Rule Will Affect the Value of Some Small Businesses: New GovCon Mergers and Acquisition Rules EXPLAINED OrangeSlices AI Webinar: SBA Earthquake: New Regulations Affecting M&A About Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV Cy counsels clients in a broad range of gove ..read more

PilieroMazza ‘s “ Government Contract Executive Orders ” resource center was created in response to a series of Executive Orders introduced by President Trump in 2025 that will impact government contractors in terms of their compliance obligations, cost considerations, and enforcement risks. Here, you’ll find coverage of how recent and upcoming EOs are reshaping the federal contracting landscape. Whether you’re navigating DEI limitations, workforce requirements, supply chain mandates, or funding restrictions, you’ll find practical insights to help your business stay compliant and competitive ..read more