Insights | PilieroMazza, Law Firm, Government Contracts Attorney

Texas Court Order Imperils FTC’s Forthcoming Non-Compete Ban

Blog 07.09.24

By: Nichole D. Atallah, Sarah L. Nash, Kirby Rousseau

On July 3, 2024, the District Court for the Northern District of Texas stayed enforcement of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) impending ban on non-compete agreements between employers and employees (the Rule) pending the outcome of ongoing litigation.1 While the injunction currently only applies to the parties in the case, the court has committed to publishing its final ruling on or before August 30, 2024, in advance of the Rule’s implementation date. The decision is a window into how the . . . Read More

Sustainable Procurement: A Closer Look at the New Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

Webinar Downloads 07.09.24

By: Katherine B. Burrows, Eric Valle

Click here to view the recorded session. In recent years, the U.S. government made sustainability a priority in its procurement practices. To accomplish this goal, the FAR Council published a new final rule, primarily addressing sustainability practices and enforcing agency obligations to procure sustainable products and services. As a way to aid federal government contractors prepare for these potential challenges and opportunities, PilieroMazza’s Katie Burrows and Eric Valle —attorneys in the firm’s Government Contracts Group—present this webinar covering all you need to know. Learning objectives . . . Read More

Common Scenarios Triggering False Claims Act Violations, Part 3: Claims and Investigations

Webinar Downloads 07.02.24

By: Matthew E. Feinberg, Mark F. Rosenow

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

Webinar Downloads 06.27.24

By: Matthew E. Feinberg, Jessica A. duHoffmann, Sarah L. Nash

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

Common Scenarios Triggering False Claims Act Violations, Part 1: Government Contracts and Cybersecurity

Webinar Downloads 06.26.24

By: Matthew E. Feinberg, Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV, Jacqueline K. Unger

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

Blog 06.25.24

By: 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 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