For advisors to government contractors, the prime objectives are to ensure clients stay in compliance and to contribute to the success of their business. But what are the key questions a contractor should ask their advisors...more
For advisors to government contractors, the prime objectives are to ensure clients stay in compliance and to contribute to the success of their business. But what are the key questions a contractor should ask their advisors...more
You are invited to an exclusive virtual roundtable discussion covering the keys to making your company an attractive target for acquisition. This is a must-attend event for growing government contractors seeking to maximize...more
6/9/2021
/ Acquisitions ,
Business Strategies ,
Buyers ,
Federal Contractors ,
Joint Venture ,
Mentor-Protege Program ,
Private Equity ,
Set-Aside Contracts ,
Target Company ,
Teaming Agreements ,
Webinars
The recent $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package is delivering long-overdue help to businesses and individuals. The related legislation, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, provided more than $300 billion in aid for...more
2/3/2021
/ Business Expenses ,
Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employee Retention ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Federal Contractors ,
Federal Funding ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Relief Measures ,
SBA ,
Sick Leave ,
Small Business ,
Small Business Loans ,
Tax Credits ,
Tax Deductions
The recent $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package is delivering long-overdue help to businesses and individuals. The related legislation, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, provided more than $300 billion in aid for...more
1/15/2021
/ Business Expenses ,
Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employee Retention ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Federal Contractors ,
Federal Funding ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Relief Measures ,
SBA ,
Sick Leave ,
Small Business ,
Small Business Loans ,
Tax Credits ,
Tax Deductions ,
Webinars
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS -
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”...more
M&A transactions involving government contractors are subject to a host of regulatory and industry-specific considerations. This blog series covers key concerns that can impact a deal. Parts 1 and 2 focus on common problems...more
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS -
BLOG: Important Considerations When Structuring M&A Transactions for Government Contractors: OCI, Reps and Warranties, and Assignment of Receivables -
Our three-part series on government...more
9/24/2020
/ Acquisitions ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Mergers ,
Proposed Legislation ,
SBA ,
Small Business ,
U.S. House
With the government’s second round of funding relief for small businesses underway through SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program, small businesses have legitimate concerns about not receiving much-needed funding. How can you be...more
4/30/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Eligibility ,
Federal Contractors ,
Federal Loans ,
Financial Stimulus ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Relief Measures ,
Safe Harbors ,
SBA ,
SBA Lending Programs ,
Small Business ,
Webinars
CLIENT ALERT: The CARES Act and Leave Guide for Employers: Deciding Which Option is Best for You and Your Employees, March 27, 2020....more
Comments to Proposed Rule on Consolidation of Mentor Protégé Programs and Other Government Contracting Amendments, February 7, 2020 -
In its role as advocate to small businesses operating in the government contracting...more
3/2/2020
/ Acquisitions ,
Anti-Kickback Statute ,
Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Fair Chance Act ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Mentor-Protege Program ,
Mergers ,
NDAA ,
OIG ,
Proposed Rules ,
SBA ,
SDVOSB ,
Small Business ,
Whistleblowers
M&A transactions involving government contractors carry several regulatory and industry-specific considerations that can materially impact all aspects of the deal—from high-level structuring considerations to risk allocation...more
LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION -
The Supreme Court Clarifies Vague Arbitration Clauses Affecting Class Disputes for Growing Businesses -
For most small to medium-sized businesses, the threat of a class action is not...more
10/18/2019
/ Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Executive Orders ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Federal Contractors ,
FOIA ,
HUBZone ,
Joint Venture ,
Limited Liability Company (LLC) ,
Partnerships ,
Professional Corporation ,
SBA ,
Small Business ,
Tipped Employees
Our Corporate and Government Contracts attorneys often counsel contractors interested in acquiring an entity with a clearance or assets used on a classified contract. The clearance is a consideration in the transaction that...more
SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS & ADVISORY SERVICES -
General Services Administration - According to Law360, GSA is seeking up to $20 billion worth of information technology services from disadvantaged small businesses and has...more
8/21/2019
/ Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Federal Contractors ,
General Services Administration (GSA) ,
NASA ,
NLRA ,
NLRB ,
Proposed Rules ,
SBA ,
Small Business ,
Trade Agreements Act
Relatively often in the government contracting industry a business finds itself in the position where, for one reason or another, it needs to split, fracture, or otherwise reorganize its operations by separating one line of...more
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING -
As reported by Bloomberg Government, the Department of Health and Human Services is competing for a follow-on contract worth as much as $347 million to continue implementing the federal employee...more
4/22/2019
/ Contract Disputes Act ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Federal Contractors ,
GAO ,
General Services Administration (GSA) ,
Joint Venture ,
OIG ,
Request for Proposals ,
Small Business
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
DEFENSE DEPARTMENT -
Performance-Based Payments and Progress Payments (DFARS Case 2017-D019) -
The Department of Defense (DOD) is withdrawing the proposed rule on performance-based payments and progress payments that it...more
11/26/2018
/ Acquisitions ,
Capital Markets ,
Conflicts of Interest ,
Debt Financing ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Department of Veterans Affairs ,
DFARS ,
Federal Contractors ,
Federal Procurement Systems ,
Mentor-Protege Program ,
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) ,
Pay-for-Performance ,
Policy Management ,
Progress Payments ,
Public Comment ,
SBA ,
Trial Court Orders ,
Trump Administration
You’ve Decided to Sell Your Business— How to Be Prepared to Execute the Deal -
After years of building, growing, and investing in your business, there comes a point at which you start to think about an exit strategy....more
11/2/2018
/ Corporate Financing ,
Debt Financing ,
Discrimination ,
Due Diligence ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Equity Financing ,
Federal Contractors ,
General Services Administration (GSA) ,
Novation ,
Sale of Assets ,
Small Business ,
Strategic Planning ,
Subcontractors ,
Wage and Hour