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A Matter of Time: How Submitting an Early Proposal Can Lock in Small Business Size Status

by Stephanie Wilson | May 6, 2026 | Government Contracts

Timing truly is everything. In this week’s Bid Protest Beat, Partner Stephanie Wilson explores a recent size appeal decision by the Small Business Administration’s Office of Hearings and Appeals that discusses the SBA’s regulation determining the size of an…

Lessons Learned from Best Buy, Apple, and Lululemon’s CEO Succession Plans

by Connie D. Phelps | May 1, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

Three global companies – Best Buy, Apple, and Lululemon – recently announced new CEO appointments that will take effect later this year. In this edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Connie Phelps compares the…

Late, Light, or Lacking? GAO Won’t Consider Your Bid Protest

by Stephanie Wilson | April 22, 2026 | Government Contracts

Missing facts and missed deadlines both lead to the same place: dismissal. In this week’s Bid Protest Beat, Partner Stephanie Wilson examines a bid protest that illustrates the importance of drafting a timely, well-supported argument when challenging an agency…

Unilever Cooks Up $45 Billion Merger With McCormick

by Connie D. Phelps | April 18, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

A new merger on the horizon is looking to spice things up in your local grocery store. In this week’s entry in Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Partner Connie Phelps examines the recent news that…

Filing a Bid Protest? Don’t leave GAO on “Read”

by Stephanie Wilson | April 7, 2026 | Government Contracts

Nobody likes to be ignored, especially the federal government. In the second edition of our newest series, the Bid Protest Beat, Partner Stephanie Wilson examines a failed protest showcasing a major hurdle that can derail even the strongest bid…

Etsy Cuts Ties with Depop in $1.2 Billion Sale to eBay

by Connie D. Phelps | April 3, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

Sometimes the smartest business move is a clean cut. This week’s edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner focuses on online craft goods marketplace Etsy’s recent deal to sell fashion resale company Depop to eBay, and discusses how a…

Beyond the Bottom Line: Material Solicitation Amendments Cannot Be Ignored, Regardless of Cost

by Stephanie Wilson | March 24, 2026 | Government Contracts

We are excited to introduce the Bid Protest Beat, a new series where our government contracts attorneys will discuss key takeaways from recent bid protest decisions. Our first edition covers a recent decision from GAO that underscores the importance of acknowledging solicitation amendments when required to do…

The Streaming Showdown Part 2: Netflix Bows Out in Paramount’s Quest for Warner Bros. Acquisition

by Connie D. Phelps | March 6, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

Hollywood loves a sequel, and some of the biggest entertainment giants just delivered. Following months of offers and counteroffers, Paramount has successfully usurped Netflix’s bid for Warner Bros. Discovery and its vast library of content. This edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner examines how Paramount orchestrated the new…

Eight Attorneys Recognized as Legal Elite by Virginia Business Magazine

On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | December 19, 2025 | Firm News

We’re excited to share that eight of our attorneys have been recognized on Virginia Business Magazine’s list of 2025 Legal Elite! Congratulations to Seth Berenzweig, Declan Leonard, Nicholas Johnson, Kristin Zech, Clyde Findley, Drew Smith, Elizabeth Payne-Maddalena, and Rachael Haley on this well-deserved honor.This recognition reflects their legal expertise,…

3 Attorneys Recognized as “Top Lawyers” by Northern Virginia Magazine

On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | December 10, 2025 | Firm News

As we approach the holiday season, we’re especially grateful for our exceptional attorneys. We’re proud to celebrate Seth Berenzweig, Declan Leonard, and Kristin Zech for being named Top Lawyers by Northern Virginia Magazine. Their commitment to excellence and unwavering dedication to our clients continue to…