Forgiveness Denied: Protecting Your Rights During the PPP Loan Appeal Process
In 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act established the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Under the PPP, eligible businesses could receive loans for support through unprecedented times. Loan forgiveness was all but promised by not only lenders processing the loans, but the Small Business Administration (SBA) which was tasked with implementing the program. With SBA planning to claw-back PPP loans for years to come, borrowers should be aware of how to protect their rights when appealing a . . . Read More
February 14 Deadline: Employers Must Inform Current and Former Employees of Void California Non-Competes or Face Unfair Competition Violations
Companies with California employees who are subject to non-competes have a fast-approaching deadline of February 14, 2024, to notify those individuals that these agreements are void or risk legal liability under a new California law. While California has long been hostile to non-compete agreements and other restrictive covenants, the legislature passed an amendment to Section 16600 of the Business and Professions Code mandating California employers send written notice to current and certain former employees that their non-compete clauses or agreements . . . Read More
Focus on SBA’s SBIC Program, Part 3: Demystifying the Intricacies of the SBIC Application Process
The Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) program is emerging as a powerful financial tool for small business government contractors seeking a transformative approach to financing and growth. This third blog in the series “Focus on SBA’s SBIC Program” demystifies the intricate SBIC application process and reveals strategic benefits associated with obtaining an SBIC license. Small business government contractors should familiarize themselves with the application process to unlock new avenues of capital to foster their success. Please visit this link for Part . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – January 25, 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 Good News for Pandemic-Related Government Contract Claims: McCarthy HITT – Next NGA West JV, PilieroMazza Blog, Lauren Brier , Annie B. Hudgins On December 20, 2023, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (the Board) denied the government’s motion to . . . Read More
Good News for Pandemic-Related Government Contract Claims: McCarthy HITT – Next NGA West JV
On December 20, 2023, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (the Board) denied the government’s motion to dismiss pandemic-related claims. In doing so, the Board rejected the government’s arguments alleging that the claims (1) failed to state a claim, (2) were barred by the sovereign acts affirmative defense, and (3) failed to provide a clear amount as required by the Contracts Disputes Act. The Board’s rejection of the government’s motion to dismiss in McCarthy HITT – Next NGA West . . . Read More
Set-Aside Alert Interviews PilieroMazza’s Tony Franco on 8(a) Lawsuit and House Small Business Committee’s Probe
The U.S. District Court judge who banned the SBA from using a rebuttable presumption of social disadvantage for members of certain minority and ethnic groups in SBA’s 8(a) Business Development program has not issued a final ruling yet. But that did not stop the House Small Business Committee Chair Roger Williams, R-TX, from announcing on December 1 that the Committee is initiating an investigation of SBA’s compliance with the judge’s prohibition. SBA, in response to the judge’s order, began requiring . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – January 18, 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 Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council Proposed Rule: Limitations on Subcontracting Revisions On January 17, the Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration published a Proposed Rule amending the FAR and . . . Read More
Successor Government Contractor Hiring Obligations Change: DOL’s Long Awaited Nondisplacement Rule Effective February 12, 2024
Click here to view the recorded session. On December 14, 2023, the Department of Labor published a Final Rule implementing Executive Order 14055, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under Service Contracts, effective February 12, 2024. The rule establishes that when a service contract with the government expires and a follow-on contract is awarded, the successor contractor or subcontractor hires or offers the right of first refusal to the predecessor’s employees, preventing disruptions in federal services. The Final Rule contains a number of . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – January 12, 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 PilieroMazza Celebrates Promotion of Meghan Leemon and Lauren Brier, New Partners in the Government Contracts Group, PilieroMazza News, Meghan F. Leemon , Lauren Brier , Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV PilieroMazza is proud to announce that Meghan Leemon and Lauren Brier were promoted to Partner in the Government Contracts Group , the Firm’s . . . Read More
PilieroMazza Debuts New Firm Video
The video offers an overview of PilieroMazza’s mission, our five core practice groups—including Government Contracts , Business & Transactions , Construction , Labor & Employment , and Litigation & Dispute Resolution —along with testimonials from the firm’s clients.