The FCA at the Supreme Court, Part 4 of 4: Government Intervention and Dismissal of FCA Cases
The False Claims Act (FCA) saw quite a bit of action at the Supreme Court in its most recent completed term. In this fourth and final installment of PilieroMazza ’s blog series “The FCA at the Supreme Court,” we examine active cases, comment on recently issued decisions, and offer key takeaways to help government contractors protect their business assets against an FCA claim or in FCA litigation. Please visit these links for Part 1 , Part 2 , and Part 3 . In the first installment of . . . Read More
Subcontract Flow-Down Provisions: Constructive Acceleration and Delays on Federal Projects
A contractor’s claims against the government for constructive acceleration and delays are governed, in part, by the applicable clauses of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) incorporated into its contract with the government. Whereas a subcontractor’s claims against a contractor for constructive acceleration and delays are governed, in part, by which FAR clauses are incorporated into its subcontract. Prime contractors and subcontractors on federal projects should be aware of the importance of understanding flow-down provisions in subcontracts and how they can . . . Read More
Inter-Con Security Systems: Significance of CBCA’s Decision on Government Contractors
On September 29, 2023, the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) ruled that a federal contractor could not collect damages from the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS). The contractor’s claim, asserting that it was being sued by former employees as a result of government action, was rejected by the CBCA. The CBCA’s decision in Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. v. U.S. Dept. of Justice, CBCA No. 6995, suggests that when government action is justified by contract language, a lawsuit filed by a former . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – November 22, 2023
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 Receives Prestigious “Business Partner of the Year” Award from Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, PilieroMazza News, Antonio R. Franco , Nichole D. Atallah , Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV PilieroMazza was honored with the “ Business Partner of the Year ” award which was presented by the Montgomery County Chamber of . . . Read More
PilieroMazza Receives Prestigious “Business Partner of the Year” Award from Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
PilieroMazza was honored with the “ Business Partner of the Year ” award which was presented by the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce on November 9, 2023. The award recognizes PilieroMazza for consistently demonstrating a deep understanding of the unique challenges facing government contractors and for providing invaluable legal advice and counsel to clients ranging from emerging startups to established corporations. The firm’s commitment to education, advocacy, and client success positions it as a trusted partner to the business community. Please visit this link for a video presentation of . . . Read More
Protecting Our Nation’s Data, Part 3: Are Goods or Services Subject to FASCSA Orders?
Substantive cybersecurity amendments to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) are underway, significantly altering the duties and obligations of federal government contractors both prior to award and during contract performance. The FAR Council issued an Interim Final Rule implementing Section 202 of the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act of 2018 (FASCSA) [1] , as well as a 2021 Final Rule ( Final Rule ) granting the Federal Acquisition Security Council (FASC) authority to issue orders excluding or removing goods or services from the supply chain that . . . Read More
PilieroMazza Listed Among Best Law Firms® in Washington, DC
PilieroMazza is proud to announce it is listed among the Best Law Firms ® in Washington, DC, in the following practice areas: Construction Law , Litigation – Construction , and Litigation – Labor & Employment . Each year, Best Law Firms® recognizes outstanding law firms for their exceptional legal expertise, professionalism, and commitment to client success. Jessica duHoffmann and Nichole Atallah —partners in the Firm’s Construction and Labor & Employment practice groups, respectively—were also distinguished in the 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America ® . Managing Partner Tony Franco expressed his gratitude for this achievement, stating, “We are incredibly proud of our entire team’s . . . Read More
“Off the Shelf” Podcast: PilieroMazza’s Jon Williams Addresses Top Concerns for Small Business Government Contractors in 2023 and Beyond
Jon Williams , a partner in PilieroMazza ’s Government Contracts Group , was a featured guest on Federal News Network’s “Off the Shelf” podcast, “Small Business Contracting: A Year In Review,” which provided an update on key concerns for contractors related to small business policy, as well as regulatory and legal trends shaping the federal market. Please visit this link to access the podcast. Topics include the impact and federal response to the Ultima decision, the GAO-Court of Federal Claims bid protest split on the evaluation of . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – November 9, 2023
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 . Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Protecting Our Nation’s Data, Part 2: Implementing Cyber Threat Incident Reporting and Information Sharing, November 8, 2023, Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV , Joseph P. Loman , Daniel Figuenick, III In October 2023, the federal government released a Proposed Rule aimed at incorporating new cybersecurity reporting requirements . . . Read More
Protecting Our Nation’s Data, Part 2: Implementing Cyber Threat Incident Reporting and Information Sharing
In October 2023, the federal government released a Proposed Rule aimed at incorporating new cybersecurity reporting requirements into the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). In this second installment of PilieroMazza’s blog series “Protecting Our Nation’s Data,” we discuss the Proposed Rule which seeks to implement Executive Order 14028 (EO 14028) and increase the exchange of information between contractors and the government regarding cyber threats and incident reporting. As the government continues to roll out new cybersecurity requirements, government contractors should understand these requirements, how they could . . . Read More