Berenzweig Leonard

05/29/2026

It’s time for your bi-weekly dose of M&A and Corporate insights. In this edition, Partner Connie Phelps explores the flurry of acquisitions by drugmaker Eli Lilly and Company and breaks down how smart M&A deals can inject new life into a growing business.

Read the newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/eli-lilly-gives-booster-growth-acquisition-three-4zioe

It’s time for your bi-weekly dose of M&A and corporate insights. In this edition, Partner Connie Phelps explores the flurry of acquisitions by drug company Eli Lilly and breaks down how smart M&A deals can inject new life into a growing business.

05/28/2026

The U.S. Department of Labor recently proposed a new rule that could narrow when companies are considered “joint employers” under federal employment laws, potentially reducing liability risks for businesses working with subcontractors and staffing agencies. To help explain what these proposed changes could mean for employers, Managing Partner Declan Leonard shared his perspective with Virginia Lawyers Weekly and discussed how the rule reflects the ongoing shifts in employment law policy between administrations.

Read the article by Jason Boleman and Kris Olson here: https://lnkd.in/eJT3GkBJ

05/22/2026

Another great event in partnership with the Veteran Institute For Procurement is in the books! Our Partner Seth Berenzweig joined this week's VIP GROW program to help Veteran-owned small businesses grow and succeed in the federal marketplace.

The business leaders in attendance were highly engaged and asked great questions throughout Seth's presentation on subcontracts and joint ventures. Together, they explored strategies for how their companies can use contract vehicles for growth and discussed practical steps to scale their businesses. Seth also explained recent regulatory changes.

We look forward to supporting future events with the Veteran Institute For Procurement to help amplify VOSB government contractors!

Learn more about the VIP Training Programs: https://lnkd.in/epMTgmKY

05/22/2026

Our attorneys Elizabeth Payne-Maddalena and Charles Bonani had a blast at last night's Happy Hour with NOVA SHRM's GovCon SIG! The evening included great connections and conversations and enough pizookies to keep the crowd coming back for more.

Thank you to SIG leaders Jennifer Hughes and Veronica G. Wilson for their hard work coordinating this evening, and to VP of Partnerships Brian F. Willey for making NOVA SHRM such a fantastic community to be a part of!

We are proud to sponsor the GovCon SIG's inaugural event and look forward to staying involved at future events.

05/22/2026

This week’s BL Business Branding Newsletter takes a look at an unexpected use of trademark law, as Capital One recently filed a lawsuit against alleged operators of large-scale scam campaigns for trademark infringement. While trademark disputes often involve competing brands battling over logos, slogans, or product names, this case highlights how trademark protection can also be used as a tool against fraud and protect consumer trust.

Read the article here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/capital-one-takes-scammers-trademark-lawsuit-berenzweig-leonard-llp-r0gee

05/20/2026

The devil's in the (solicitation) details. In this week's edition of the Bid Protest Beat, Partner Stephanie Wilson reviews two unsuccessful bid protests and explores why missing or misplaced information in a proposal can lead to missing out on valuable contract opportunities.

Read it here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dont-expect-agencies-fill-blanks-incomplete-proposals-ybqne

The devil's in the (solicitation) details. In this week's edition of the Bid Protest Beat, Partner Stephanie Wilson reviews two unsuccessful bid protests and explores why missing or misplaced information in a proposal can lead to missing out on valuable contract opportunities.

05/19/2026

UPDATE: The next episode GovCon HR Round-Up has been rescheduled to Thursday, May 28th at 1 PM.

Be sure to register today and join the conversation live as our hosts Declan Leonard, Seth Berenzweig, and Joe Young share timely insights and updates impacting the govcon community. https://lnkd.in/ef3qEjjh

Berkshire Associates

05/19/2026

Get the buzz on smart business strategy. In this week’s edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Connie Phelps examines the recent news that media mogul Byron Allen is buying a controlling interest in former digital powerhouse BuzzFeed, and shares lessons in strategic growth that companies of all sizes can use to plan for future success.

Read the article here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/smart-strategy-behind-buzzfeeds-120-million-buyout-bphke

05/18/2026

Our favorite new summer tradition! Thank you to everyone who joined us at last week's GovCon Summer Kickoff and made the evening so memorable.

With great food, drinks, and live music at the Perch Putt, all this event needed was an A-list of local govcon leaders to bring the celebration to life - and they absolutely delivered. We are proud to sponsor this excellent event that unites a growing community of government contracting pros to build stronger connections and celebrate the arrival of summer.

Thank you to our fellow sponsors at The Baldwin Group, Coforma, GSA National, Boon, Brontide LLC, John Marshall Bank, and GovTech - we'll see you for the next one in 2027!

05/15/2026

NO RECRUITERS - SERIOUS CANDIDATES ONLY!

We’re hiring! Berenzweig Leonard is looking to add an attorney to our Government Contracts team. Interested applicants can email their cover letter and resume to [email protected].

Get more details on the open position here: https://www.berenzweiglaw.com/careers/government-contracts-attorney/

05/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for yesterday's SevaGov Insights presentation hosted by SevaSpaces! Managing Partner Declan Leonard and Partner Connie Phelps had a great time connecting with the excellent govcon business pros in attendance.

They shared insights on Phantom Equity vs. Actual Equity, discussing the pros and cons of each approach and key considerations for business leaders exploring equity plans within their organizations. They answered great questions from the highly engaged audience and covered how these options impact business plans across many facets, from retention and recruiting to seeking investments and strategic exits.

Big thanks to Caroline Barbosa and Mia Pham on the SevaSpaces team for helping us bring this event to life. We can't wait to join you for the next one!