Can Contractors Recover Damages for Arbitrary CPAR Ratings? The ASBCA Weighs In -
Every seasoned government contractor knows the weight a negative Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPAR) can carry. A blemish in the...more
In the world of construction, it is essential for both prime contractors and lower-tier subcontractors to carefully manage financial risk when negotiating subcontract agreements. While a party’s ability to distinguish and...more
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...more
Those familiar with the construction industry know that construction projects are seldom, if ever, completed within the time originally anticipated at the project’s outset. Fortunately, prime contractors and lower-tier...more
Trump’s Executive Order on IIJA and IRA Contracts: Maximizing Cost Recovery for Government Contractors -
On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order entitled “Unleashing American Energy” (the Executive...more
On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order entitled “Unleashing American Energy” (the Executive Order) aimed at reversing many of the Biden Administration’s clean energy and climate-related actions. The...more
In the second installment of our three-part webinar series, join PilieroMazza’s Matt Feinberg, Jessica duHoffmann, and Sarah Nash as they explore common FCA triggers often encountered by federal construction contractors and...more
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Final Rule: Removing Reference to SAM (System for Award Management) Managed Identifier (SAMMI) -
On May 13, USDA published a Final Rule to remove references to SAMMI which became obsolete...more
Pay-if-paid clauses are conditional payment provisions regularly included in construction subcontracts. The intent of these clauses is to shift the risk of loss from a prime contractor to its subcontractors by making a...more
Small Business Administration (SBA) Press Release: SBA Announces Biden-Harris Administration’s Progress in Small Business Lending with End-of-Year Capital Program Numbers -
On November 21, Small Business Administrator...more
12/1/2023
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A contractor’s claims against the government for constructive acceleration and delays are governed, in part, by the applicable clauses of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) incorporated into its contract with the...more
Department of Defense (DOD) Final Rule: Inapplicability of Certain Laws and Regulations to Commercial Items -
DOD issues this Final Rule to amend the DFARS to address the inapplicability of certain laws and regulations to...more
11/27/2023
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In 2023, the Private Contractor and Subcontractor Prompt Payment Act of 20131 (the Act) was amended to include additional protections for subcontractors on private projects by limiting a contractor’s setoff rights related to...more
Construction firms face a myriad of legal risks throughout a project’s life cycle. From compliance obligations to managing disputes, don’t miss this insightful discussion on the top 4 legal risks facing contractors working in...more
SBA’s New Lending Rules Improve Small Business Growth Opportunities -
On April 12, 2023, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) published two new rules: (1) Small Business Lending Company (SBLC) Moratorium Rescission...more
For two consecutive quarters, the U.S. economy experienced an economic decline—typical indicators of an impending recession. Despite what the numbers may indicate, it is still unclear what direction the U.S. economy may...more
Construction firms face a myriad of legal risks throughout a project’s life cycle. From compliance obligations to managing disputes, don’t miss this insightful discussion on the top 4 legal risks facing contractors working in...more
4/20/2023
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Takeaways from Biden Administration’s Initiative to Promote Equal Opportunity in Federally Funded Infrastructure Projects -
On March 14, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the launch of the “Mega...more
On March 14, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the launch of the “Mega Construction Project Program” initiative, which is designed to promote equal opportunity and expand the workforce in construction trades...more