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CMMC Barrels Closer to Implementation with Latest Proposed Rule Establishing DFARS Contract Clauses

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Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is coming — and now appears to be coming faster than many defense contractors believed. In the latest signal of CMMC’s forward momentum, the Department of Defense (DoD) issued...more

The Volkov Law Group

RTX Corporation Reaches Record $200 Million Settlement with DDTC for Serial Violations of the AECA and ITAR

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On August 30, 2024, the U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (“DDTC”) announced the settlement of a record $200 million administrative enforcement action with RTX Corporation—a multinational...more

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP

The Race to Full Implementation Continues: CMMC 2.0 Gains Even More Traction

As the presidential race rages on, so too does the race to fully implement the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 program. The CMMC 2.0 program impacts Defense Industrial Base (DIB) contractors and...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Holding Entities Accountable: Federal Govt. Sues Contractor Georgia Tech Over Cybersecurity Lapse

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The federal government's recent False Claims Act suit against Georgia Tech highlights the importance of complying with cybersecurity standards when working on federal contracts. This action signifies the U.S. Department of...more

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The Pentagon's CMMC Program Takes a Big Step Forward

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The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) issued the proposed Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) rules that will implement the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. These rules, which...more

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New U.S. Chamber of Commerce Report Examines Impacts of Widespread PFAS Bans on the Economy and Daily American Lives

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Debates about the health and environmental effects of PFAS are raging, but the societal value of these substances – particularly so-called “fluoropolymers” – has become increasingly clear. Most recently, the U.S. Chamber of...more

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DOD’s CMMC 2.0 Program Takes Step Forward with Release of Contract Rule Proposal

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The United States Department of Defense (DoD) took another big step on the path to instituting its highly anticipated Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 program (CMMC 2.0). Once finalized, CMMC 2.0 will establish...more

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Win or Lose: Using CMMC 2.0 Proposed Rule to Position Yourself for DOD Contracts

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The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program has been a headache for many defense contractors since the idea was first introduced in 2019. The program seeks to protect unclassified information, including...more

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The Evolution of National Security in the U.S. and U.K.

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The U.S. and the U.K. are focused on common national security risks, including preventing foreign access to key emerging technologies, the integrity of the defense supply chain, protection of critical infrastructure, and...more

The Volkov Law Group

District Court Rejects Challenges to ITAR Criminal Charges

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On July 9, 2024, District Judge David Hale in Kentucky denied motions to dismiss and motions to suppress filed by four defendants against a criminal case involving ITAR charges for illegal exports of sensitive,...more

Holland & Knight LLP

A Big Defense Cybersecurity Requirement for Contractors Moves Closer to Reality

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Government Contracts and cybersecurity attorney Eric Crusius was interviewed by Federal News Network about the forthcoming final rule on the U.S. Department of Defense's (DOD) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

House Fires First Shot on Defense Bill as Senate Loads Their Chamber

On June 14, the House voted 217-199 to pass its version of the fiscal year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) (H.R. 8070), and the Senate Armed Services Committee voted 22-3 to advance their chamber’s version of...more

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Pressure Mounts for Broader Regulatory Oversight of Defense Industry Mergers

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The Department of Defense assessed an average of about 40 defense-related mergers and acquisitions each year from 2018 to 2022, a small portion of the roughly 400 defense mergers estimated to occur annually, according to a...more

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A Reminder for Defense Innovators: Comply with Supply Chain Requirements in DoD Prime and Subcontracts

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U.S. Attorney Nikolas P. Kerest recently highlighted the severity of fraud by government contractors and subcontractors, emphasizing the importance of upholding the integrity of government procurement programs. These remarks...more

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC

CMMC 2.0: Level One: A Self-Assessment

As we promised a trilogy in our earlier 2024 CMMC Blog – “Get Ahead of Compliance: The Proposed Rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC 2.0) Is Out!” – we continue our series with a discussion of each...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Holland & Knight Defense Situation Report: May 2024

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Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly defense news update. We are excited to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments....more

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Foundational Cybersecurity Standards for Contractors Updated

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released the third revision of its Special Publication (SP) 800-171, "Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations." This...more

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Scrutiny of U.S. Defense Contractor-Related M&A Activities Will Soon Intensify

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Current and future U.S. defense contractors, and entities interested in acquiring these contractors, should prepare for increased regulatory scrutiny of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions. Congress is signaling that...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Department of Defense Issues Class Deviation Delaying Application of NIST SP 800-171, Revision 3

On May 2, the Department of Defense (DOD) issued a class deviation to DFARS 252.204-7012 “to provide industry time for a more deliberate transition upon the forthcoming release of [National Institute of Standards and...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

The Next Frontier: Key Takeaways from the New U.S. Government Commercial Space Strategies

The U.S. Government continues to increase its Federal investment in space – not for exploration, but rather as a defense strategy – and this continued investment provides significant opportunity for commercial entities to...more

Fenwick & West LLP

What Defense Innovators Need to Know About Defense Dept.’s Changes to IP Rights

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The United States Department of Defense’s (DoD) supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFARS) requires the DoD to adopt a Modular Open System Approach (MOSA), which is a technical and business strategy for open and...more

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Holland & Knight Defense Situation Report: April 2024

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Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly defense news update. We are excited to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. ...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Akin Space Law, Regulation and Policy Update - April 2024

Good Afternoon! This is Akin’s biweekly policy newsletter on space policy and regulatory developments, providing information on major space headlines and forthcoming space-related events and hearings...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

What’s Sup? Supplemental Defense Bill Passes the House

On Saturday, April 20, the House voted on a series of five separate bills, three of which would provide emergency funding to Israel, Ukraine and the Indo-Pacific, a fourth so-called “sidecar” spending bill that would cover a...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 15th Advanced Forum on DCAA & DCMA Cost, Pricing, Compliance & Audits - June 25th - 26th, Arlington, VA

For 15 years, ACI’s Forum on DCAA & DCMA Cost, Pricing, Compliance & Audits provides government contractors with the opportunity to deeply discuss the most critical compliance issues, hear from senior government officials,...more

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