Native American Law & Tribal Advocacy -
The First 100 Days: President Biden Signs Memo on Tribal Consultation and Strengthening Nation-to-Nation Relationships -
Last week, President Biden signed a Memorandum on Tribal...more
LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION -
DOJ Announces FY 2020 Fraud and FCA Recovery Statistics: What They Mean for 2021 -
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it recovered more than $2.2 billion in settlements and...more
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes federal minimum wage, overtime pay, and recordkeeping requirements. Administration of the FLSA can be complex, with the consequences of violation leading to stiff penalties. In...more
1/27/2021
/ Audits ,
Back Wages ,
Best Practices ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
Defense Strategies ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Litigation ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Minimum Wage ,
Over-Time ,
Recordkeeping Requirements ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Unpaid Wages ,
Wage and Hour ,
Webinars
LABOR & EMPLOYMENT -
2021 Labor and Employment Spotlight: A List of Key Legal Updates for Employers -
Undeniably, 2020 was a year like no other. Faced with a global pandemic and a tumultuous election, employers were...more
Last week, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it recovered more than $2.2 billion in settlements and judgments from civil cases involving fraud and the False Claims Act (FCA) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 (ending...more
On January 12, 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) entered into a settlement with California-based SlideBelts, Inc. (SlideBelts) and its president and chief executive officer in what is advertised as the country’s...more
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
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...more
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...more
12/8/2020
/ Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Equal Pay ,
Equal Pay Act ,
Gender-Based Pay Discrimination ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Job Applicants ,
New Legislation ,
Pay Equity Laws ,
Pay Gap ,
Salary/Wage History ,
State and Local Government ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour
LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION -
BLOG: The Government Contractor Gifting Guide: 4 Tips to Avoid Severe Penalties -
The holiday season will be here before we know it. Although this year’s celebrations may look different...more
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) created through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act offered much-needed financial relief to businesses directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the...more
COVID-19 has exacerbated the issue of paid time off shortages in the workplace and created new questions about legal liability stemming from mandatory worksite and school closures and cautious workforce protection measures...more
With its chaotic rollout, conflicting regulations, and breakneck disbursements, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is primed to create a wave of litigation. This includes actions taken under the False Claims Act (FCA),...more
7/29/2020
/ Contingency Plans ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Disaster Relief Fund ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Fraud ,
Liability ,
Loan Applications ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Penalties ,
Qualified Disaster Relief Payments ,
Risk Management ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Small Business ,
Small Business Loans
COVID-19 has exacerbated the issue of paid time off shortages in the workplace and created new questions about legal liability stemming from mandatory worksite and school closures and cautious workforce protection measures...more
With its chaotic rollout, conflicting regulations, and breakneck disbursements, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is primed to create a wave of litigation. This includes actions taken under the False Claims Act (FCA),...more
7/8/2020
/ Contingency Plans ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Disaster Relief Fund ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Fraud ,
Liability ,
Loan Applications ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Penalties ,
Qualified Disaster Relief Payments ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Small Business ,
Small Business Loans ,
Webinars
Juneteenth: A National Day of Reflection -
The PilieroMazza family paused to reflect and take a collective breath in remembrance of this day in our country’s history. Working with PilieroMazza’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion...more
Early during the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of state-level court systems, including Maryland’s courts, declared judicial emergencies and issued orders automatically tolling, or postponing, the expiration of statutes of...more
LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAW -
Creating a New Normal: 5 Steps for Employers Preparing a Returning Workforce in a COVID-19 Environment, May 21 -
As government authorities slowly begin the reopening process, employers are now...more
6/1/2020
/ CARES Act ,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Health and Safety ,
Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act ,
Public Health ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
SBA ,
Workplace Safety
State-by-State Business Reopening Guidance -
To help track reopening differences across each state and provide the latest guidance and information to employers, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has launched an interactive map...more
GovCon Co., a successful government contractor, receives an email from the billing or accounting representative of a trusted vendor, subcontractor, or teaming partner asking for payment of an outstanding invoice stating,...more
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recovered more than $3 billion in settlements and judgments from civil cases involving fraud and the False Claims Act (FCA) in Fiscal Year 2019, and it remains the primary vehicle for the...more
Please join Matt Feinberg and Jackie Unger—members of PilieroMazza’s FCA Team—on April 2, 2020, at 2:00 PM ET for commentary on potential pitfalls for government contractors who may face enforcement issues in light of...more
As always, PilieroMazza’s primary focus is to keep our clients, resource partners, and the business community at large informed on how our attorneys can help you address your business and legal concerns. With Coronavirus...more
As always, PilieroMazza’s primary focus is to keep our clients, resource partners, and the business community at large informed on how our attorneys can help you address your business and legal concerns. With Coronavirus...more
3/16/2020
/ Act of God ,
Asset Protection ,
Contract Disputes ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Employment Litigation ,
Federal Contractors ,
Health and Safety ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Public Health ,
Webinars
“FCA: The Year-End Review” is the sixth and final episode of Ex Rel. Radio, PilieroMazza’s multi-part series on the False Claims Act, which includes commentary on potential pitfalls for government contractors who may face...more