DOD Releases Intellectual Property Guidebook: Key Insights for Defense Contractors, Part 1 -
On May 1, 2025, the Department of Defense (DOD) released its much-anticipated Intellectual Property (IP)...more
On May 19, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a memorandum launching a new enforcement program known as the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative (the Initiative). Furthering the Trump Administration’s direct targeting of...more
In the wake of Executive Order 14173, federal contractors face heightened scrutiny of their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The EO requires contractors to certify that DEI programs comply with federal...more
6/26/2025
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Government contractors regularly handle sensitive federal data, and cybersecurity compliance is no longer optional—it’s mandatory. A recent settlement between the Department of Justice (DOJ) and defense contractor Raytheon...more
DOJ’s recently released Annual Report highlights a significant increase in FCA enforcement, with nearly $3 Billion recovered—a 4.8% increase from FY 2023. The report also sheds light on major 2024 settlements and judgments...more
DOJ’s recently released Annual Report highlights a significant increase in FCA enforcement, with nearly $3 Billion recovered—a 4.8% increase from FY 2023. The report also sheds light on major 2024 settlements and judgments...more
On January 15, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) released its annual fraud statistics report (Annual Report) detailing settlements and judgments obtained under the False Claims Act (FCA) and other fraud matters during...more
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Interim Final Rule: Adoption of the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards -
On October 2, HHS published an interim...more
In a prior blog, PilieroMazza discussed the Supreme Court’s decision in United States ex rel. Polansky v. Executive Health Resources, Inc. In that case, in his dissenting opinion, Justice Clarence Thomas referred to the qui...more
In the highly regulated world of government contracting, strict adherence to compliance obligations and the ability to identify and manage associated risks are essential. This is the third and final webinar in PilieroMazza’s...more
Construction Industry Wage-and-Hour Issues: 6 Tips for Laying a Foundation of Compliance -
The construction industry feeds a significant part of the U.S. economy, providing millions of short- and long-term jobs across the...more
6/28/2024
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As federal and state governments intensify their efforts on fraud detection and prevention, and with substantial financial rewards encouraging whistleblowers to share insider information with authorities, the FCA has become a...more
In the highly regulated world of government contracting, strict adherence to compliance obligations and the ability to identify and manage associated risks are essential. This is the third and final webinar in PilieroMazza’s...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
As federal and state governments intensify their efforts on fraud detection and prevention, and with substantial financial rewards encouraging whistleblowers to share insider information with authorities, the FCA has become a...more
The False Claims Act remains an effective enforcement tool for the Justice Department, obtaining judgments over $10 Billion in the last three fiscal years combined. While the FCA remains the primary vehicle for the government...more
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council -
Final Rule: FAR, Trade Agreements Thresholds: On February 23, the Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration...more
2/29/2024
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The False Claims Act remains an effective enforcement tool for the Justice Department, obtaining judgments over $10 Billion in the last three fiscal years combined. While the FCA remains the primary vehicle for the government...more
On February 22, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) released its annual statistical report (Annual Report) regarding settlements and judgments obtained in the False Claims Act (FCA) and fraud matters for Fiscal Year (FY)...more
General Services Administration (GSA) Final Rule: GSA Acquisition Regulation (GSAR), Removing Small Disadvantaged Business Program Requirements to Align with the FAR -
On February 15, GSA published a Final Rule amending...more
On January 20, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia entered a judgment in the amount of $1,679,450.16 in favor of the U.S. (the government ) in a False Claims Act (FCA) litigation against Gen Digital,...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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The False Claims Act (FCA) saw quite a bit of action at the Supreme Court in its most recent completed term. In this fourth and final installment of PilieroMazza’s blog series “The FCA at the Supreme Court,” we examine active...more
11/30/2023
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GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS -
GAO Sustains Rare Bid Protest Challenging Agency’s Corrective Action -
In February 2023, the Department of Energy (DOE) agreed to take corrective action following three bid protests filed at the...more
The False Claims Act (FCA) is seeing quite a bit of action at the Supreme Court this term, with multiple cases under consideration. In this third installment in PilieroMazza’s blog series on “The FCA at the Supreme Court,” we...more