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NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework

On April 3, 2013, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) held a workshop at the Department of Commerce in which it offered a sneak preview of the Cybersecurity Framework required under the recently-issued...more

4/11/2013 - Critical Infrastructure Sectors Cybersecurity Data Protection Executive Orders Incentives NIST Notice of Inquiry Request For Information U.S. Commerce Department

Business News Digest – March 2013

In this issue: - Executive Order Opens Consultative Processes to Draft Cybersecurity Framework for Critical Infrastructure - Maryland Cybersecurity-Related Legislative Developments - NIST Seeking...more

3/12/2013 - Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans CFPB Critical Infrastructure Sectors Cybersecurity FCPA FISMA NIST Non-Compete Agreements SCOTUS Student Loans

NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity Framework Under Recent Executive Order

On February 26, 2013, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued a Request for Information (RFI) entitled, “Developing a Framework to Improve Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity.” The RFI requests...more

3/6/2013 - Critical Infrastructure Sectors Cybersecurity Data Protection Executive Orders NIST

Federal Grant & Contract News for Nonprofits - March 2013

In February, there was a particularly important development with respect to the governing regulations for nonprofits in the federal grant and contract arena. The U.S. Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") has proposed an...more

3/4/2013 - Federal Grants OMB

NIST Seeking Comments on Revised Standards for FISMA Compliance

On February 6, 2013, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) requested public comment on its latest revised draft of “Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations,”...more

2/22/2013 - Compliance Cybersecurity Cybersecurity Framework Executive Orders FISMA NIST Security and Privacy Controls Voluntary Standards

Maryland Cybersecurity-Related Legislative Developments

The Maryland State Senate is considering several cybersecurity-related bills to advance the state’s efforts to be the epicenter for cybersecurity. Maryland has already enacted several measures to foster cybersecurity...more

2/21/2013 - Cyber Attacks Cybersecurity Data Breach Identity Theft Medical Records Pending Legislation Personally Identifiable Information PIPA

Business News Digest – February 2013

In this issue: - What You Need to Know About the Proposed Maryland Investment Tax Credit for Cybersecurity - Trade Secret Legislation May Increase Infringement Claims and Lead to a Private Right of Action -...more

2/20/2013 - Antitrust Conspiracies CIPA Class Action Class Certification Cybersecurity Department of Transportation ECPA FDA Food Safety Infringement Investment Tax Credits IRS NEPA Pay or Play Trade Secrets Voluntary Correction Program

The Top Ten Federal Grant and Contract Pitfalls for Nonprofits

In this presentation: - Failure to Understand the Difference between Acquisition and Assistance - Believing Grant Recipients Have Greater Compliance Latitude - Funding Issues - Understanding the...more

2/7/2013 - Acquisitions Grants

What You Need to Know About the Proposed Maryland Investment Tax Credit for Cybersecurity

On January 16, 2013, Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley proposed a budget for FY2014 that includes several provisions aimed at boosting the state’s already robust cybersecurity industry, including a new $3 million tax credit...more

2/4/2013 - Cybersecurity Investment Tax Credits

Federal Grant & Contract News for Nonprofits - January 2013

In January, there were some particularly important developments with respect to whistleblower protections in connection with federal grants and contracts, as well as Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) information on the...more

1/30/2013 - DOJ FCPA Federal Grants Fiscal Cliff NDAA SEC Whistleblowers

Business News Digest - January 2013

In this issue: - Could Your Affiliate’s Activities Subject Your Company to the New Iran Reporting Requirements? - New York Attorney General Proposes New Rules Requiring Nonprofits Funding Political Communications to...more

1/8/2013 - Commercial Speech False Claims Act GI Bill Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act Marketing Off-Label Use Political Contributions Whistleblowers

Record Civil False Claims Act Recoveries: The Implications for Nonprofits

Nonprofit organizations featured prominently in cases leading to the U.S. Department of Justice’s December 4, 2012 press conference announcing a record recovery in fiscal year 2012 of nearly $5 billion in False Claims Act...more

12/12/2012 - False Claims Act

Record Civil False Claims Act Recoveries Point to Increased Whistleblower Cases in 2013

In fiscal year 2012, the Justice Department recovered nearly $5 billion in False Claims Act (FCA) settlements and judgments, a single-year high, and the second straight year DOJ set a new record. If you are a government...more

12/11/2012 - Compliance DOJ False Claims Act Whistleblowers

Crucial Legal Issues in the Recovery from Hurricane Sandy

A massive effort is underway to repair the damage to public and private entities caused by the windstorm and water surge associated with Hurricane Sandy. Once the immediate emergency restoration stage has been completed, the...more

11/12/2012

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