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PilieroMazza – a business law firm – serves as a strategic partner to government contractors and commercial businesses from across the United States. We deliver results for our clients by implementing legal and business solutions that take the client’s best interests into consideration. Moreover, P…

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    Risk Prevention Strategies: FCA Risk Prevention for Government Contractors

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 52:20


    Risk Prevention Strategies: FCA Risk Prevention for Government Contractors by PilieroMazza PLLC

    Risk Prevention Strategies: Ownership of Employee-Developed Inventions and Intellectual Property

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 45:36


    Risk Prevention Strategies: Ownership of Employee-Developed Inventions and Intellectual Property by PilieroMazza PLLC

    Risk Prevention Strategies: The High Cost of Employee Misclassification – What Employers Should Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 59:30


    Risk Prevention Strategies: The High Cost of Employee Misclassification – What Employers Should Know by PilieroMazza PLLC

    Risk Prevention Strategies: Legal Considerations in Crisis Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 50:10


    Risk Prevention Strategies: Legal Considerations in Crisis Management by PilieroMazza PLLC

    So You Want to be a Government Contractor? What Commercial Businesses Need to Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 43:28


    This is the first episode of our series on “Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting.” In this episode, Jon Williams and Kevin Barnett, attorneys in PilieroMazza‘s Government Contracts Group, discuss the basics of what commercial businesses need to know before entering the federal marketplace. Disclaimer: This communication does not provide legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship with you or any other listener. If you require legal guidance in any specific situation, you should engage a qualified lawyer for that purpose. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Attorney Advertising: It is possible that under the laws, rules, or regulations of certain jurisdictions, this may be construed as an advertisement or solicitation.

    Labor and Employment Issues Unique to Government Contractors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 42:38


    This is the second episode of our series on “Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting.” In this episode, Nichole Atallah and Sarah Nash, partners in PilieroMazza‘s Labor & Employment Group, cover labor and employment issues unique to government contractors. Disclaimer: This communication does not provide legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship with you or any other listener. If you require legal guidance in any specific situation, you should engage a qualified lawyer for that purpose. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Attorney Advertising: It is possible that under the laws, rules, or regulations of certain jurisdictions, this may be construed as an advertisement or solicitation.

    Utilizing Strategic Partnerships for Government Contracts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 53:18


    This is the third episode of our series on “Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting.” In this episode, Matt Feinberg and Jackie Unger, partners in PilieroMazza‘s Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Government Contracts groups, discuss utilizing strategic partnerships for government contracts. Disclaimer: This communication does not provide legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship with you or any other listener. If you require legal guidance in any specific situation, you should engage a qualified lawyer for that purpose. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Attorney Advertising: It is possible that under the laws, rules, or regulations of certain jurisdictions, this may be construed as an advertisement or solicitation.

    Mitigating Protests and Disputes in Government Contracts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 47:00


    This is the fourth episode of our series on “Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting.” In this episode, Katie Burrows and Sam Finnerty, partners in PilieroMazza‘s Government Contracts Group, review how to mitigate protests and disputes in government contracts. Disclaimer: This communication does not provide legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship with you or any other listener. If you require legal guidance in any specific situation, you should engage a qualified lawyer for that purpose. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Attorney Advertising: It is possible that under the laws, rules, or regulations of certain jurisdictions, this may be construed as an advertisement or solicitation.

    Preparing for and Doing Transactions as a Government Contractor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 46:08


    This is the fifth episode of our series on “Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting.” In this episode, Cy Alba and Dave Shafer, partners in PilieroMazza‘s Government Contracts and Business & Transactions groups, cover preparing for and doing transactions as a government contractor. Disclaimer: This communication does not provide legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship with you or any other listener. If you require legal guidance in any specific situation, you should engage a qualified lawyer for that purpose. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Attorney Advertising: It is possible that under the laws, rules, or regulations of certain jurisdictions, this may be construed as an advertisement or solicitation.

    Ins and Outs of Federal Procurement Programs for Small Businesses

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 31:50


    This is the sixth and final episode of our series on “Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting.” In this episode, Peter Ford and Meghan Leemon, attorneys in PilieroMazza‘s Government Contracts Group, go over the ins and outs of federal procurement programs for small businesses. Disclaimer: This communication does not provide legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship with you or any other listener. If you require legal guidance in any specific situation, you should engage a qualified lawyer for that purpose. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Attorney Advertising: It is possible that under the laws, rules, or regulations of certain jurisdictions, this may be construed as an advertisement or solicitation.

    Risk Prevention Strategies: Responding Effectively to Internal Workplace Complaints

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 46:06


    This is the second episode of PilieroMazza's series on Risk Prevention Strategies. In this episode, Nichole Atallah and Matt Kreiser, attorneys in PilieroMazza's Labor & Employment and Litigation & Dispute Resolution groups, sit down to discuss common types of employee complaints, the legal protections afforded to complaining employees, and tips for effectively responding to complaints. Disclaimer This communication does not provide legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship with you or any other listener. If you require legal guidance in any specific situation, you should engage a qualified lawyer for that purpose. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Attorney Advertising It is possible that under the laws, rules, or regulations of certain jurisdictions, this may be construed as an advertisement or solicitation.

    Risk Prevention Strategies: Avoiding Costly FLSA Missteps

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2021 61:50


    This is the first episode of PilieroMazza's series on Risk Prevention Strategies. In this episode, Nichole Atallah and Matt Feinberg, Partners in PilieroMazza's Labor & Employment and Litigation & Dispute Resolution groups, sit down to discuss common employer missteps in application of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), best practices for FLSA compliance, and how to prepare if an audit or litigation arises. Disclaimer This communication does not provide legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship with you or any other listener. If you require legal guidance in any specific situation, you should engage a qualified lawyer for that purpose. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Attorney Advertising It is possible that under the laws, rules, or regulations of certain jurisdictions, this may be construed as an advertisement or solicitation.

    Strategic Growth Paths of Top Small Business Government Contractors

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 21:26


    In the third episode of PilieroMazza's series on “Growth Strategies for Government Contractors,” Cy Alba, Partner in PilieroMazza's Government Contracts Group, sits down with Sarah Djamshidi, President & Managing Partner of Speedshift Advisors, and Robert Lohfeld Jr., CEO of Sev1Tech, to discuss the latest and most successful growth and sell strategies in government contracting. Disclaimer This communication does not provide legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship with you or any other listener. If you require legal guidance in any specific situation, you should engage a qualified lawyer for that purpose. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Attorney Advertising It is possible that under the laws, rules, or regulations of certain jurisdictions, this may be construed as an advertisement or solicitation.

    Mergers and Acquisitions in Healthcare: Getting Your House in Order

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 52:46


    Healthcare businesses represent essential transaction opportunities in the middle market. Despite the current pandemic, healthcare remains a principal area of investment; however, M&A activity has its own unique challenges that require strategic advance planning to avoid merger complications. In this episode, Kathryn Hickey, Chair of PilieroMazza’s Business & Transactions Group, sits down with sbLiftOff’s Founder and CEO Sharon Heaton to discuss the current healthcare M&A marketplace and how to maximize your efforts for a successful transaction. Disclaimer This communication does not provide legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship with you or any other listener. If you require legal guidance in any specific situation, you should engage a qualified lawyer for that purpose. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Attorney Advertising It is possible that under the laws, rules, or regulations of certain jurisdictions, this may be construed as an advertisement or solicitation.

    Exiting the Valley of the Shadow of Death: Growth Strategies for Small Businesses Moving to Mid-Tier

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 55:30


    Exceeding your size standard as a small business federal contractor can be a death knell. It can prevent you from bidding new work, recompeting for old work, or with long-term contracts, receiving follow-on options after the 5th year of the contract. Faced with a potential move to the mid-tier, many small business owners look for a possible exit through the sale of their company or attempt to maintain their size status. In this episode, PilieroMazza Partner Cy Alba sits down with Sharon Heaton, Founder and CEO of sbLiftOff, to discuss growth strategies for small businesses seeking to maintain their size or move to the mid-tier. Disclaimer This communication does not provide legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship with you or any other listener. If you require legal guidance in any specific situation, you should engage a qualified lawyer for that purpose. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Attorney Advertising It is possible that under the laws, rules, or regulations of certain jurisdictions, this may be construed as an advertisement or solicitation.

    Ex Rel. Radio - FCA: The Year-End Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 34:36


    “FCA: The Year-End Review” is the sixth and final episode of Ex Rel. Radio, PilieroMazza’s multi-part series on the False Claims Act, which includes commentary on potential pitfalls for government contractors who may face enforcement issues in light of emerging trends. In this episode, the head of the Firm’s FCA Team, Matt Feinberg, joins our host, Jon Williams, to discuss issues and cases that defined the FCA in 2019, including important decisions from federal courts; potential new avenues for FCA liability; and formal announcements from DOJ. These reveal emerging trends that may have lasting implications for government contractors. Disclaimer: This communication does not provide legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship with you or any other listener. If you require legal guidance in any specific situation, you should engage a qualified lawyer for that purpose. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Attorney Advertising: It is possible that under the laws, rules, or regulations of certain jurisdictions, this may be construed as an advertisement or solicitation.

    Ex Rel. Radio - False Claims Act: The Risks to Small Business Government Contractors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 35:14


    "False Claims Act: The Risks to Small Business Government Contractors" is the fifth episode of "Ex Rel. Radio," our multi-part series on the False Claims Act, which includes commentary on potential pitfalls for government contractors who may face enforcement issues in light of emerging trends. Please visit this link to listen to previous podcasts in this series and stay tuned for our last podcast in this series, “FCA: The Year-End Review,” with Matthew Feinberg. In this episode, Firm Counsel Michelle Litteken joins our host, Jon Williams, to discuss how the False Claims Act relates to small business programs, potential risks these companies face, and strategies for avoiding a potentially costly FCA claim. Disclaimer: This communication does not provide legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship with you or any other listener. If you require legal guidance in any specific situation, you should engage a qualified lawyer for that purpose. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Attorney Advertising: It is possible that under the laws, rules, or regulations of certain jurisdictions, this may be construed as an advertisement or solicitation.

    Ex Rel. Radio - Prevention Is Priceless: FCA Protection in the Healthcare Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 27:56


    “Prevention Is Priceless: FCA Protection in the Healthcare Industry” is the fourth episode of "Ex Rel. Radio," our multi-part series on the False Claims Act. In this episode, PilieroMazza Counsel Michelle Litteken joins our host, Jon Williams, to discuss how the False Claims Act affects companies in the healthcare industry, potential risks these companies face, and strategies for avoiding a potentially costly FCA claim. Disclaimer: This communication does not provide legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship with you or any other listener. If you require legal guidance in any specific situation, you should engage a qualified lawyer for that purpose. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Attorney Advertising: It is possible that under the laws, rules, or regulations of certain jurisdictions, this may be construed as an advertisement or solicitation.

    Ex Rel. Radio - The Whistleblower's Complaint: First-Of-Its-Kind Cybersecurity FCA Settlement

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2019 37:08


    This is the third episode of "Ex Rel. Radio," our multi-part series on the False Claims Act, which includes commentary on potential pitfalls for government contractors who may face enforcement issues in light of emerging trends. In this episode, PilieroMazza attorneys Matt Feinberg and Dave Shafer join our host, Jon Williams, to discuss a recent cybersecurity FCA case that may have far-reaching implications for government contractors who are subject to federal cybersecurity requirements. Disclaimer: This communication does not provide legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship with you or any other listener. If you require legal guidance in any specific situation, you should engage a qualified lawyer for that purpose. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Attorney Advertising: It is possible that under the laws, rules, or regulations of certain jurisdictions, this may be construed as an advertisement or solicitation.

    Ex Rel. Radio - Building Compliance: Construction Industry Concerns Under FCA

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 30:52


    This is the second episode of "Ex Rel. Radio," our multi-part series on the False Claims Act, which will include commentary on potential pitfalls for your company, enforcement issues, and emerging trends. In this episode, PilieroMazza attorney Sarah Nash joins our host, Jon Williams, to discuss how the False Claims Act relates to construction contractors, real-world examples of FCA cases brought against them, and strategies for protecting your company from an FCA claim. Disclaimer: This communication does not provide legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship with you or any other listener. If you require legal guidance in any specific situation, you should engage a qualified lawyer for that purpose. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Attorney Advertising: It is possible that under the laws, rules, or regulations of certain jurisdictions, this may be construed as an advertisement or solicitation.

    Ex Rel. Radio - Cybersecurity, Implied Certifications, and the False Claims Act

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 48:30


    This is the first episode of "Ex Rel. Radio," our multi-part series on the False Claims Act, which will include commentary on potential pitfalls for your company, enforcement issues, and emerging trends. In this episode, PilieroMazza attorneys Cy Alba and Dave Shafer join our host, Jon Williams, to discuss cybersecurity, implied certifications, and the False Claims Act. Disclaimer: This communication does not provide legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship with you or any other listener. If you require legal guidance in any specific situation, you should engage a qualified lawyer for that purpose. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Attorney Advertising: It is possible that under the laws, rules, or regulations of certain jurisdictions, this may be construed as an advertisement or solicitation.

    Insider Threats and Risk Mitigation Strategies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2019 33:59


    This is the third episode in our multi-part series on how cybersecurity and protection of sensitive data from external and insider threats are critical to gaining a competitive advantage in the pursuit of federal government contracting work. In this episode, PilieroMazza Partners Nichole Atallah and Megan Connor join our host, Jon Williams, to discuss risk mitigation strategies and insider threats. Disclaimer This communication does not provide legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship with you or any other listener. If you require legal guidance in any specific situation, you should engage a qualified lawyer for that purpose. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Attorney Advertising It is possible that under the laws, rules, or regulations of certain jurisdictions, this may be construed as an advertisement or solicitation.

    How Cybersecurity Compliance Impacts Closing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2019 35:21


    This is the second episode in our multi-part series on how cybersecurity and protection of sensitive data from external and insider threats are critical to gaining a competitive advantage in the pursuit of federal government contracting work. In this episode, PilieroMazza Associate Dave Shafer joins our host, Jon Williams, to examine how cybersecurity impacts due diligence and closing M&A transactions. Disclaimer This communication does not provide legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship with you or any other listener. If you require legal guidance in any specific situation, you should engage a qualified lawyer for that purpose. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Attorney Advertising It is possible that under the laws, rules, or regulations of certain jurisdictions, this may be construed as an advertisement or solicitation.

    Protecting Your Data Rights

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 32:52


    This is the first episode in our multi-part series on how cybersecurity and protection of sensitive data from external and insider threats are critical to gaining a competitive advantage in the pursuit of federal government contracting work. In this episode, PilieroMazza Partner Cy Alba joins our host, Jon Williams, to share valuable insights and real-world examples on the importance of protecting data rights and your company’s IP, strategies for doing so, and how the protection of data rights and IP impact contractors in M&A transactions. Disclaimer This communication does not provide legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship with you or any other listener. If you require legal guidance in any specific situation, you should engage a qualified lawyer for that purpose. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Attorney Advertising It is possible that under the laws, rules, or regulations of certain jurisdictions, this may be construed as an advertisement or solicitation.

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