“Prevention Is Priceless: FCA Protection in the Healthcare Industry” is the fourth episode of "Ex Rel. Radio," our multi-part series on the False Claims Act. In this episode, PilieroMazza Counsel Michelle Litteken joins our...more
CYBERSECURITY & DATA PRIVACY -
Start Preparing Now for DoD's Upcoming Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) -
For a while now, we have been writing about the increasing impact of cybersecurity on the...more
10/3/2019
/ Cybersecurity ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Contractors ,
GAO ,
Joint Venture ,
Mergers ,
NDAA ,
Over-Time ,
Small Business ,
Wage and Hour
For a while now, we have been writing about the increasing impact of cybersecurity on the government contracting world, which, as Jon wrote, has become the “fourth pillar” of Department of Defense (DoD or the Agency)...more
This is the third episode of "Ex Rel. Radio," our multi-part series on the False Claims Act, which includes commentary on potential pitfalls for government contractors who may face enforcement issues in light of emerging...more
This is the second episode of "Ex Rel. Radio," our multi-part series on the False Claims Act, which will include commentary on potential pitfalls for your company, enforcement issues, and emerging trends.
In this episode,...more
This is the first episode of "Ex Rel. Radio," our multi-part series on the False Claims Act, which will include commentary on potential pitfalls for your company, enforcement issues, and emerging trends.
In this episode,...more
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS LAW -
Long-Awaited Proposed Rule for Lower-Tier Subcontracting Plan Credit Finally Arrives to the FAR, June 28, 2019.
The FAR Council is beginning to catch up with the SBA’s allowance that prime...more
7/9/2019
/ ADEA ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
DFARS ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Federal Contractors ,
GAO ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
OFCCP ,
Petition for Writ of Certiorari ,
SBA ,
Small Business ,
Wage & Hour Division (WHD) ,
Wage and Hour
The California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) will go into effect on January 1, 2020. Similar to the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), CCPA creates significant compliance challenges for government...more
This is the third episode in our multi-part series on how cybersecurity and protection of sensitive data from external and insider threats are critical to gaining a competitive advantage in the pursuit of federal government...more
This is the second episode in our multi-part series on how cybersecurity and protection of sensitive data from external and insider threats are critical to gaining a competitive advantage in the pursuit of federal government...more
This is the first episode in our multi-part series on how cybersecurity and protection of sensitive data from external and insider threats are critical to gaining a competitive advantage in the pursuit of federal government...more
HEARING ON THE SMALL BUSINESS RUNWAY EXTENSION ACT -
PilieroMazza’s Megan Connor testified at the House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure’s hearing on March 26, 2019, concerning the...more
4/8/2019
/ Competition ,
Congressional Investigations & Hearings ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Department of Veterans Affairs ,
DFARS ,
EEO-1 ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Federal Procurement Systems ,
Franchises ,
Joint Employers ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Proposed Rules ,
SBA ,
SBIRs ,
SDVOSB ,
Small Business ,
Staffing Agencies ,
STTR ,
Suspensions & Debarments ,
Veterans Administration ,
VOSB ,
Wage and Hour
Since last year, I have been writing about the increasing impact of cybersecurity on contract awards. DoD has issued guidance on how it will evaluate system security plans, and it has indicated that, along with cost,...more
The Legal Advisor is a newsletter distributed by the firm to our clients, friends and business contacts. The publication addresses current issues that are of concern to federal government contractors and commercial businesses...more
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING -
The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a series of workshops geared to help Native American small business communities with technical assistance and business development. The SBA will...more
2/11/2019
/ Buy America ,
Criminal Convictions ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
EEO-1 ,
Federal Contractors ,
Federal Pilot Programs ,
Fraud ,
Joint Venture ,
Native American Issues ,
Proposed Legislation ,
SBA ,
Small Business ,
Subcontractors ,
Title VII ,
Transgender ,
Unpaid Wages ,
US Army Corps of Engineers ,
Veterans' Benefits
Joint ventures have been popular arrangements for chasing government contracts, particularly since the start of SBA’s All Small Mentor-Protégé program in 2016. The “ASMPP” allows any small business to enter into an...more
Published by Set-Aside Alert: Cybersecurity is an inescapable and growing-facet of life for government contractors. On the most recent anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy, a Homeland Security Dept. official noted that cyber...more
For the first time in 20 years, SBA is proposing an extensive overhaul of its regulations for the HUBZone program. SBA recognizes the difficulty firms face getting into and staying in the HUBZone program, so they are revising...more
As I have noted in recent blogs here and here, momentum has been building this year toward a greater impact for cybersecurity compliance in the award of federal contracts, particularly at DoD. From talking with many...more
DEFENSE DEPARTMENT -
To Streamline Acquisitions, 809 Panel Presses Department of Defense to Adopt Portfolio Management -
According to an article on federalnewsradio.com, the congressionally-mandated panel in charge of...more
7/17/2018
/ Cybersecurity ,
Defense Sector ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Department of Veterans Affairs ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
No-Poaching ,
Public Employees ,
Reorganizations ,
Small Business
Last month, I blogged about DoD’s draft guidance on how it will evaluate cybersecurity compliance in the award of contracts. The blog is available here. Based on this draft guidance indicating DoD may use cybersecurity...more
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -
Masstech, Richard Lee, and Arnold Lee to Pay U.S. $1.9 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Small Business Innovation Research Awards -
Columbia-based MassTech,...more
We have been blogging and giving webinars since last year about the DoD requirements around cybersecurity for contractors that are subject to DFARS 252.204-7012. ...more
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE -
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Amendments Related to Sources of Electronic Parts -
The Department of Defense (DoD) is issuing a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition...more
5/7/2018
/ Audits ,
Bid Protests ,
Cyber Threats ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
DFARS ,
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Federal Contractors ,
GAO ,
Liquidated Damages ,
NASA ,
Paid Sick Leave Act ,
SBA ,
Small Business ,
Subcontractors ,
Verification Requirements
Being and remaining a small business in the eyes of the government is one of the most important considerations for every federal contractor participating in small business set-aside programs. The rules of the contracting game...more