While litigation risk is an unavoidable aspect of running a business, business owners can limit such risks with early planning. In this third installment of PilieroMazza’s blog series, “Managing Litigation Risk During the…
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/ Business Organizations, Business Torts, Civil Procedure
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Final Rule: List of Domestically Nonavailable Articles -
On May 12, the General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), Department of Defense (DOD),…
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/ Administrative Law, Government Contracting, Labor & Employment Law
As the legal landscape around restrictive covenants continues to evolve, staying ahead of changes in non-compete and non-solicitation laws is critical for employers, their HR professionals, and in-house counsel. Don’t miss Part…
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/ Labor & Employment Law
The Rise of OTA in Defense Contracting, Part 4: Capitalizing on Consortia -
In this final blog of PilieroMazza’s blog series, “The Rise of OTA in Defense Contracting,” we discuss DOD’s authority to award OTs to consortia and…
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/ Government Contracting, Labor & Employment Law, Military Law
Government contracting is an inherently competitive enterprise. As a result, contractors often seek to hire former government employees with contract experience. However, the Procurement Integrity Act (PIA) and the U.S. Criminal…
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/ Administrative Law, Criminal Law, Government Contracting
Whether you’re submitting a proposal, filing a protest, or defending your contract award, bid protest rulings can influence not just your current contract but also future outcomes and the broader award process. Recent protest…
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/ Government Contracting
In this final blog of PilieroMazza’s blog series, “The Rise of OTA in Defense Contracting,” we discuss DOD’s authority to award OTs to consortia and how joining a consortium may be an ideal way to “get your feet wet” if you’re a…
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/ Business Organizations, Government Contracting, Science, Computers, & Technology
General Services Administration (GSA) News Release: GSA Unveils OneGov Strategy to Transform How the Government Buys Goods and Services -
On April 29, GSA announced the launch of OneGov Strategy to modernize the purchase of…
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/ Government Contracting, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment Law
On May 6, 2025, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council) published draft revisions to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as part of a sweeping, phased update known as the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO)…
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/ Administrative Law, Commercial Law & Contracts, Government Contracting
In Part 2 of this series, we look at OMB Memorandum M-25-22, which addresses the procurement of AI by federal agencies. As noted in Part 1, the memos implement Executive Order 14179, “Removing Barriers to American Leadership in…
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/ Government Contracting, Privacy, Science, Computers, & Technology
For employers managing a workforce across multiple jurisdictions, navigating the complexities of worker classification is essential to ensuring legal compliance and avoiding costly penalties. Whether you are dealing with…
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/ Labor & Employment Law, Government Contracting
SWIFT to Launch May 1: DOD Fast Tracks Software Deployment Opening New Doors for Defense Contractors -
In a decisive move to stay ahead in an era of rapidly evolving digital threats, the Department of Defense (DOD) is…
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/ Construction Law, Government Contracting, Science, Computers, & Technology
In a decisive move to stay ahead in an era of rapidly evolving digital threats, the Department of Defense (DOD) is accelerating its push for software modernization. The upcoming launch of the Software Fast Track (SWIFT) Program…
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/ Government Contracting, Military Law, Science, Computers, & Technology
On April 3, 2025, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued two memoranda addressing the accelerated use and efficient acquisition of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by federal agencies: M-25-21 and M-25-22. The memos…
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/ Government Contracting, Intellectual Property, Science, Computers, & Technology
In this Part 3 of PilieroMazza’s blog series, “The Rise of OTA in Defense Contracting,” we discuss tactics and best practices defense contractors should deploy when negotiating terms once selected for an OT award. This is…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Government Contracting, Intellectual Property