Overview of Executive Order 14173 Federal contractors, subcontractors and grantees have until April 21, 2025, to comply with President Trump’s Executive Order (“EO”) 14173 entitled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.” This Order introduces significant changes for federal contractors and subcontractors and impacts those working on contracts where the project is wholly or partly funded by the federal government. [...] Read More

This Alert will provide an overview of the current status of the Federal Funding Freeze and five key steps that can be taken in preparation for what may come. Current Status of the Federal Freeze The memorandum issued by the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) on January 27 required all federal agencies to “temporarily pause all activities related to [...] Read More

This Alert will provide steps employers can take to prepare for increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) audits and raids under the Trump Administration. Immediate Action Item for All Employers: Have a Plan and Be Ready Seven executive orders by President Donald Trump have expanded federal agencies’ authority to arrest and detain undocumented individuals. Increased raids and unannounced workplace visits [...] Read More

“My style of deal-making is quite simple and straightforward. I aim very high, and then I just keep pushing and pushing and pushing to get what I’m after.” ― Donald Trump, Trump: The Art of the Deal This alert will focus on the steps the contracting community should consider in light of the stated intention of the Trump administration to [...] Read More

Adam P. Handfinger, Co-Managing Partner of P&A’s Miami office, collaborates with Thomson Reuters Practical Law to explore essential strategies for managing construction risks through Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance. This guide provides practical insights into navigating CGL policies, addressing critical exclusions, and securing comprehensive coverage for all project participants. Learn how clear policy interpretation and proactive risk management can protect [...] Read More