Novation and Recertification Requirements: A Post-Closing Guide for GovCon M&A Deals -
After the sale or acquisition of a business or its assets, there are often one or more post-closing requirements that business owners...more
SBA Tightens Enforcement of HUBZone Regulations -
Government contractors maintaining or seeking HUBZone certification should make themselves aware of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) recent efforts to tighten and...more
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS -
SBA Adjusts Economic Disadvantage Thresholds for 8(a) and EDWOSB Programs and Monetary-Based Size Standards -
Per an interim final rule published on November 17, 2022, the Small Business...more
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS -
SBA’s Proposed Rule Alters the Landscape for Size and Status Protests -
On September 9, 2022, the Small Business Administration issued a proposed rule (the Rule) making substantial changes to the...more
9/29/2022
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DOL Announces Proposed Rulemaking to Increase Wages for Workers on Government Contracts -
The Department of Labor (DOL) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to establish standards and...more
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS -
SBA Extends the HUBZone Map Freeze to June 30, 2023 -
Today, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a direct final rule extending the HUBZone map freeze from December 31, 2021, to June...more
5/7/2021
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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
Client Alert: This Just In! SBA’s Implementation of HUBZone Changes and Small Business Runway Extension Act Coming Soon -
On November 12-13, 2019, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) hosted its 5th Annual Mentor...more
11/15/2019
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SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS & ADVISORY SERVICES -
PilieroMazza Submits Comments in Response to RIN 3245-AG75, Proposed Rule on Women-Owned Small Business and Economically Disadvantage Women-Owned Small Business Certification...more
HEARING ON THE SMALL BUSINESS RUNWAY EXTENSION ACT -
The House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure is holding a hearing on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., concerning the implementation of...more
3/25/2019
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DEFENSE DEPARTMENT -
Class Deviation-Commercial Items Omnibus Clause for Acquisitions Using the Standard Procurement System -
According to an article on acq.osd.mil, this class deviation rescinds and supersedes Class...more
10/24/2018
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