ANNOUNCEMENT: PilieroMazza Welcomes Anna Sullivan to Government Contracts Group
PilieroMazza is pleased to announce that Anna Sullivan has joined the Firm as an Associate in its Government Contracts Group . “We’re excited to bring Anna on board,” said Tony Franco , Chair of the Group. “Her dedication to our clients and enthusiasm are a perfect fit for our team.” Anna supports the legal needs of businesses that contract with the government. She works with the Government Contracts Team to help businesses maintain compliance with the myriad of laws and regulations governing federal contractors, including matters . . . Read More
Defense Production Act Use Under the Biden Administration: What a Stronger Pandemic Response Means for Government Contractors
Westlaw Today recently published an article by Jon Pomerance titled “Defense Production Act Use Under the Biden Administration: What a Stronger Pandemic Response Means for Government Contractors.” The article covers potential Biden Administration use of the Defense Production Act of 1950, outlining the rights and obligations of government contractors that receive orders under the statute. To access the full article, please visit this link .
Key Provisions in the 2021 NDAA for Government Contractors
‘Tis the season for holiday cheer and the National Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA”). The NDAA, commonly referred to as “must pass” legislation, is a key legislative vehicle that Congress uses each year to address a wide variety of issues, from defense spending to small business contracting matters. And this year is no different. Based on the recent Conference Report , the 2021 NDAA heading to the President will contain numerous provisions that will impact contractors doing business with the federal government. There . . . Read More
GAO Clarifies Scope of Its Task Order Protest Jurisdiction
On November 17, 2020, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) dismissed the post-award task order protest of U.S. Information Technologies Corporation (USIT) for lack of jurisdiction.1 Task order protests related to Department of Defense (DoD) procurements can only be filed with GAO if (1) the order at issue increases the scope, period, or maximum value of the contract under which it is issued or, as it relates to the subject case, (2) the order is valued in excess of $25 million . . . Read More
Unsure Whether You’ll Lose Tax Deductions for a Forgiven PPP Loan? Wait Until 2021 to File for Forgiveness
As it hashes out the details of the next COVID-19 relief package, Congress is facing pressure from business groups to allow businesses to write off expenses covered by forgiven Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. The groups explain that, without write offs, “millions of small businesses . . . will face a surprising, and, in many cases, insurmountable tax bill next year.” We have received questions about the quagmire of regulations covering tax treatment for businesses when PPP loan balances are . . . Read More
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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – December 8, 2020
If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . WEBINAR: The CARES Act: Highlights and Planning for the Future, December 16, 2020, Cy Alba , Nichole Atallah , Kathryn Hickey, and Matt Feinberg . COVID-19 Client Resource Center: To access resources for businesses navigating the COVID-19 crisis, we invite you to visit PilieroMazza’s “ COVID-19 Client Resource Center .” Contact covid19@pilieromazza.com for immediate assistance. BUSINESS & TRANSACTIONS BLOG: Got Millennials? Two New Trends for Private Company Boards of Directors, December 2, 2020, Laura Sims Recent trends in corporate governance best practices for . . . Read More
Hiring? Recent Amendments to Equal Pay for Equal Work Act Impose New Limits on Employers
Almost thirty years ago, Maryland’s General Assembly passed the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (Act), imposing an obligation on Maryland employers to pay employees equal amounts for the same work, regardless of the employee’s sex. Effective October 1, 2020, the General Assembly amended the Act, imposing new restrictions on employers both during and after the hiring process. Companies employing workers in Maryland should review and adjust their interviewing and hiring policies to comply with the new law and avoid . . . Read More
Got Millennials? Two New Trends for Private Company Boards of Directors
Recent trends in corporate governance best practices for privately held companies show a shift away from the previous view of Boards of Directors solely as a formality. Increasingly, private companies are realizing the value of boards as a powerful strategic tool to achieve a more cohesive, efficient, and valuable company. Drawing from governance and reporting requirements for public companies under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, private companies are creating their own governance structures that mirror those of publicly traded companies, . . . Read More
PilieroMazza Advises Intelligence Contractor T-Rex Solutions on Acquisition of Zot, Inc.
GREENBELT, MD, DECEMBER 1, 2020: PilieroMazza client T-Rex Solutions, LLC (T-Rex)—a leading IT professional services firm in Greenbelt, Maryland, helping the federal government modernize, protect, and scale its systems and data—acquired substantially all the assets of Zot, Inc. (Zot), an engineering services firm serving the intelligence community. Zot’s acquisition expands T-Rex’s offerings to various national security agencies as the company continues to invest in innovative IT management services. Commenting on the acquisition, Cy Alba , a partner in PilieroMazza’s Government Contracts Group , stated, “Having had the pleasure of . . . Read More