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The PeelCybersecurity, Contracts and Culture: De-risking Your Deal Before You Sell with Sarah Djamshidi and Cy Albaand PilieroMazza PLLC. Episodes will explore the fast-evolving world of M&A in the government contracting space. This series dives deep into the realities facing buyers, sellers, advisors, and operators—unpacking the trends, risks, and decisions behind successful (and sometimes failed) deals. In this premiere episode, Sarah Djamshidi, President and Managing Partner at Speedshift Ventures and Cy Alba, Partner at PilieroMazza PLLC unravel the complex dynamics shaping mergers and acquisitions in government contracting today.
Sarah Djamshidi, CEO and Managing Partner of SpeedShift, is a licensed investment banker with over two decades of experience advising more than 300 government co...2025-07-2332 min
GovCon Live!Common Scenarios Triggering False Claims Act Violations: Government Contracts & CybersecurityCommon Scenarios Triggering False Claims Act Violations: Government Contracts & Cybersecurity by PilieroMazza PLLC2025-02-061h 09GovCon Live!Common Scenarios Triggering False Claims Act Violations: Construction and Workforce IssuesCommon Scenarios Triggering False Claims Act Violations: Construction and Workforce Issues by PilieroMazza PLLC2025-02-041h 10GovCon Live!Common Scenarios Triggering False Claims Act Violations: Claims and InvestigationsCommon Scenarios Triggering False Claims Act Violations: Claims and Investigations by PilieroMazza PLLC2025-02-041h 00
GovCon Live!PilieroMazza Annual Review: Lessons from 2023 Contract Claims and Appeals DecisionsPilieroMazza Annual Review: Lessons from 2023 Contract Claims and Appeals Decisions by PilieroMazza PLLC2024-06-2851 minGovCon Live!PilieroMazza Annual Review: What DOJ’s Annual FCA Report Means for Government ContractorsPilieroMazza Annual Review: What DOJ’s Annual FCA Report Means for Government Contractors by PilieroMazza PLLC2024-06-281h 01GovCon Live!PilieroMazza Annual Review: Key Insights from Recent Bid Protest DecisionsPilieroMazza Annual Review: Key Insights from Recent Bid Protest Decisions by PilieroMazza PLLC2024-06-281h 01
govmates NextGenProtecting your IP and Data RightsJoin me for a discussion with Cy Alba Partner at PilieroMazza PLLC as we get deep with IP and Data Rights - what do they mean, what can you do, and what do you need to know?2024-01-221h 02
GovCon Live!DOT’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program: What Construction Contractors Need to KnowDOT’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program: What Construction Contractors Need to Know by PilieroMazza PLLC2023-12-2853 minGovCon Live!Preparing for and Managing Claims in the COVID-19 Project EnvironmentPreparing for and Managing Claims in the COVID-19 Project Environment by PilieroMazza PLLC2023-12-2851 minGovCon Live!Building Compliance: Construction Industry Concerns Under FCABuilding Compliance: Construction Industry Concerns Under FCA by PilieroMazza PLLC2023-12-2853 minGovCon Live!The Infrastructure Bill’s Impact on DOT’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise ProgramThe Infrastructure Bill’s Impact on DOT’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program by PilieroMazza PLLC2023-12-2849 minGovCon Live!Construction Contractors: Considerations in Subcontracting Plans and OFCCP ComplianceConstruction Contractors: Considerations in Subcontracting Plans and OFCCP Compliance by PilieroMazza PLLC2023-12-2850 min
GovCon Live!Risk Prevention Strategies: FCA Risk Prevention for Government ContractorsWith over $2.2 billion in recoveries for the DOJ in settlements and judgments from civil cases involving fraud and the FCA in 2020, statistics confirm that the FCA remains an effective and important enforcement tool for the DOJ. Government contractors and companies that do business with government contractors should be wary of being the target of potential enforcement action in 2021 and beyond. In this webinar, PilieroMazza’s Matt Feinberg and Camilla Hundley, attorneys in the Firm’s False Claims Act Group, discuss essential protocols companies should follow to avoid or mitigate FCA risk.
The presentation will focus on, among other things:
-latest tren...2023-12-1352 minGovCon Live!Risk Prevention Strategies: Ownership of Employee-Developed Inventions and Intellectual PropertyCompanies often hire employees to develop new products, improve processes, create new technologies, and develop new markets. But how should employers address the ownership of intellectual property created by their employees in the course of their employment? PilieroMazza’s Sarah Nash and Camilla Hundley—attorneys in the Firm’s Labor & Employment and Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice groups—reveal vital steps employers should take to minimize the risk of losing their rights.
Key learning outcomes include:
-common types of intellectual property created by employees;
-understanding best practices when onboarding and off-boarding employees;
-drafting agreements that properly assign ownership; and
-protecting confidential informat...2023-12-1345 minGovCon Live!Risk Prevention Strategies: The High Cost of Employee Misclassification – What Employers Should KnowThe Biden-Harris Administration has promised to strengthen enforcement against employee misclassification and “work with the Congress to develop comprehensive legislation to strengthen and extend protections against misclassification across appropriate Federal statutes.” As it stands, misclassification of workers can lead to stiff penalties and burdensome, expensive, and unnecessary litigation, with businesses often facing large settlements and payouts—and even exclusion from government procurements. Understanding how to spot and prevent employee misclassification is thus key to protecting your business.
Join Sarah Nash and Matt Kreiser, attorneys in PilieroMazza’s Labor & Employment and Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice groups, for a webinar on what employer...2023-12-1359 minGovCon Live!Risk Prevention Strategies: Legal Considerations in Crisis Management“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Whether it’s a data breach, serious accident, government investigation, adverse media attention, a major lawsuit, or some other unexpected major challenge, your company must be prepared in advance and respond quickly to manage the situation. To avoid costly errors, businesses must have a contingency plan in place to mitigate damage and ensure their long-term protection.
Join Matt Feinberg and Megan Benevento, attorneys in PilieroMazza’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group, for a webinar on key legal considerations to account for in crisis management. They’ll cover:
-top mistakes companies make before and...2023-12-1350 min
GovCon Live!So You Want to be a Government Contractor? What Commercial Businesses Need to KnowThis 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 simi...2021-12-0646 minGovCon Live!Risk Prevention Strategies: Avoiding Costly FLSA MisstepsThis 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.
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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...2021-11-201h 01
Let's Get SuretyExamples and Explanations of the False Claims Act in Construction and SuretyOn this episode, we are joined by Isaias “Cy” Alba and Matt Feinberg, partners at the law firm of PilieroMazza PLLC, who discuss the significance of the False Claims Act in relation to construction firms and their surety professionals. Cy and Matt review what the False Claims Act is and why it’s important for contractors, subcontractors, sureties, and bond producers to be well informed by identifying real-world cases of FCA violations. Additionally, Cy and Matt call attention to ways in which the risks of FCA claims and attendant damages can be mitigated. Hosted by: Kat Sh...2021-09-1449 min
GovCon Live!Strategic Growth Paths of Top Small Business Government ContractorsIn 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.
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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 simila...2021-08-2521 minGovCon Live!Mergers and Acquisitions in Healthcare: Getting Your House in OrderHealthcare 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.
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This communication does not provide legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship with you or any other listener. If y...2021-02-2452 minGovCon Live!Growth Strategies for Small Businesses Moving to Mid-TierExceeding 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...2020-10-1355 minGovCon Live!Ex Rel. Radio - FCA: The Year-End Review“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.
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This com...2020-03-0934 minGovCon Live!Ex Rel. Radio - False Claims Act: The Risks to Small Business Government Contractors"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 thes...2020-01-1435 minGovCon Live!Ex Rel. Radio - Prevention Is Priceless: FCA Protection in the Healthcare Industry“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.
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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...2019-10-2227 minGovCon Live!Ex Rel. Radio - The Whistleblower's Complaint: First-Of-Its-Kind Cybersecurity FCA SettlementThis 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.
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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...2019-09-2537 minGovCon Live!Ex Rel. Radio - Building Compliance: Construction Industry Concerns Under FCAThis 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.
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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...2019-08-1930 minGovCon Live!Ex Rel. Radio - Cybersecurity, Implied Certifications, and the False Claims ActThis 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.
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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...2019-07-2948 minGovCon Live!Insider Threats and Risk Mitigation StrategiesThis 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.
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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...2019-05-1533 minGovCon Live!How Cybersecurity Compliance Impacts ClosingThis 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.
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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...2019-05-0835 minGovCon Live!Protecting Your Data RightsThis 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.
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