On Friday, January 24, 2025, the National Association of Minority Contractors (“NAMC”); Women First National Legislative Committee; Airport Minority Advisory Council (“AMAC”); Women Construction Owners & Executives, Illinois…
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/ Business Organizations, Civil Procedure, Commercial Law & Contracts, Government Contracting, Transportation
As many of you know, federal contracting programs aimed at leveling the playing field for diverse and women-owned businesses have been under legal attack. An incredible number of small businesses rely heavily on these…
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/ Administrative Law, Business Organizations, Civil Procedure, Commercial Law & Contracts, Government Contracting
Earlier this month, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued a decision dismissing a challenge to the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Business Development Program. You can read a copy of the decision…
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If you are a woman-owned small business (WOSB) or an economically disadvantaged woman-owned small business (EDWOSB) that has been certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) or an approved third-party certifier to…
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/ Business Organizations, Commercial Law & Contracts, Government Contracting
If you are a woman-owned small business seeking woman-owned small business (WOSB) or economically disadvantaged woman-owned small business (EDWOSB) certification for use in seeking federal contracting opportunities, you need to…
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In late September, a federal judge entered a preliminary injunction to partially blog the United States Department of Transportation’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”) program. A copy of my blog on that decision can be…
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/ Business Organizations, Civil Rights, Commercial Law & Contracts, Government Contracting, Transportation
Imagine you're a small business owner trying to win a government contract. You meet all the requirements to be considered "small." However, another company wins the contract, but you think they might not actually be as small as…
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/ Business Organizations, Commercial Law & Contracts, Government Contracting
In late September, a federal judge in Kentucky issued a decision granting a preliminary injunction to partially block the United States Department of Transportation’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”) program. However,…
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/ Business Organizations, Commercial Law & Contracts, Constitutional Law, Government Contracting, Transportation
Many business owners consult with accounting and tax professionals on how to best accomplish their financial goals and estate planning, but sometimes those decisions run afoul of what is allowable under the Disadvantaged…
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/ Business Organizations, Commercial Law & Contracts, Government Contracting, Taxation, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
As many business owners recognize, growing your business is expensive. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) owners need to keep the USDOT regulations in mind when raising funds from investors, including private equity firms…
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/ Business Organizations, Commercial Law & Contracts, Finance & Banking, Government Contracting, Transportation
Last month, a federal judge in Kentucky issued a decision granting a preliminary injunction to partially block the United States Department of Transportation’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”) program. A copy of the…
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/ Business Organizations, Commercial Law & Contracts, Constitutional Law, Government Contracting, Transportation
If you own a business and want to qualify as a socially and economically disadvantaged owner (SEDO) for the U.S. Department of Transportation's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) or Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business…
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If you are a woman business owner whose company has revenues in excess of $500 million or a unique business structure, you may be eligible for a special WBE designation through the Women's Business Enterprise National Council…
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/ Business Organizations, Government Contracting, Nonprofit Law
If you are a business owner who performs work on contracts as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) or Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (ACDBEs), you should be aware of some significant changes to the…
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/ Business Organizations, Commercial Law & Contracts, Government Contracting, Transportation
If you are a business owner who is certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) or an Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE), you may be wondering what happens to your DBE status and participation…
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