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Cybersecurity in the First 100 Days

WilmerHale on 5/2/2025

This week, the Trump Administration reached the 100-day mark—a significant milestone in any presidential term wherein key administrative priorities and objectives are promulgated. Perhaps unsurprisingly, cybersecurity stands...more

Top 6 Takeaways for Privacy Compliance Professionals From the IAPP 2025 Global Summit

Hinshaw & Culbertson - Privacy, Cyber & AI... on 4/30/2025

The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) once again delivered an outstanding 2025 Global Summit. Hinshaw partners and associates were proud to participate in the event and are pleased to provide our...more

Cybersecurity Enforcement: The More Things Change, The More They Stay the Same

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC on 4/25/2025

Despite a change in administrations, the government’s vigilance and enforcement of cybersecurity requirements have not missed a beat. On March 14, 2025, MORSECORP, Inc. of Cambridge, MA resolved allegations that it had...more

True Facts About False Claims: MoFo's FCA Newsletter - April 2025

Morrison & Foerster LLP on 4/25/2025

Designed for busy in-house counsel and compliance professionals, this newsletter seeks to bring you up to speed on key federal and state False Claims Act (FCA) developments, with links to primary resources. Each quarter,...more

Decoded - Technology Law Insights, V 6, Issue 4, April 2025

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 4/24/2025

Welcome to our fourth issue of 2025 of Decoded - our technology law insights e-newsletter. We hope you enjoy this issue and thank you for reading. Sector by Sector: How Data Breaches are Wrecking Bottom Lines - “Data...more

Government Contractors Beware: Failure to Comply with DOD Cybersecurity Requirements Can Trigger Civil FCA Liability

Fox Rothschild LLP on 4/18/2025

The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently reached a $4.6 million civil False Claims Act (FCA) settlement with MORSECORP, Inc. (MORSE) arising out of allegations that the company failed to comply with Department of Defense...more

DOJ’s Latest Guidance on the Data Security Program – What’s New?

Troutman Pepper Locke on 4/17/2025

The new Department of Justice (DOJ) Data Security Program (DSP) took effect on April 8....more

Cybersecurity Failures Lead to False Claims Act Case Against Government Contractor

Saul Ewing LLP on 4/16/2025

In a striking move at the end of March, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced a $4.6 million settlement with MORSE Corp Inc. (“MORSE”), a defense contractor based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, for falsely certifying...more

Key Takeaways from DOJ’s Continued Cybersecurity Enforcement

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC on 4/16/2025

On March 25, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a $4.6 million settlement with MORSECORP, Inc. (MORSE) over its alleged failures to satisfy cybersecurity requirements for federal defense contractors....more

As the Department of Justice Affirms and Advances Its Cyber-Fraud Initiative, Government Contractors Should Take Steps to Ensure...

Ice Miller on 4/15/2025

While some areas of white-collar enforcement have been deprioritized by the Trump Administration, the Department of Justice (DOJ) remains committed to its Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative as demonstrated by two recent False...more

Key Legal Issues Facing U.S. Government Contractors in 2025

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 4/15/2025

As the regulatory environment continues to evolve in the new administration, U.S. government contractors are facing an increasingly complex array of legal challenges. Staying compliant and competitive requires close attention...more

DOJ’s Data Export Rule Is In Force April 8: What You Need to Do

Goodwin on 4/7/2025

On April 8, 2025, a sweeping rule issued by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) will take effect. The rule imposes restrictions—and in some cases, outright prohibitions—on US companies in connection with certain types of data...more

Government Contractor Settles FCA Case Over Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Violations

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 4/4/2025

On March 26, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) entered into a settlement agreement with MORSECORP, Inc. (MORSE), resolving False Claims Act (FCA) allegations that MORSE submitted false claims for payment under Department...more

Update: DOJ and CISA Issue New National Security Program to Regulate Foreign Access to Sensitive Data

Wiley Rein LLP on 4/4/2025

On January 8, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (Department or DOJ) issued new rules required by then-President Biden’s February 2024 Executive Order (EO) 14117 to establish a new regulatory framework aimed at “Preventing...more

Latest FCA Cybersecurity Settlement Shows Enforcement Remains a Priority Under Trump Administration

Foley & Lardner LLP on 4/4/2025

A recent United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announcement reinforces that enforcement of cybersecurity requirements under the False Claims Act (FCA) remains an ongoing risk. According to the press release, defense...more

DOJ: ‘False Claims Act + Cybersecurity’ Is Here To Stay

Mintz - Privacy & Cybersecurity Viewpoints on 4/3/2025

Amid ongoing policy shifts in Washington, the federal government’s interest in pursuing civil cyber-fraud cases appears to be here to stay. In October 2021, the Department of Justice (DOJ) initiated its Civil Cyber-Fraud...more

Legal Investigations: Digging Deeper into White-Collar Crime and Financial Crime

StoneTurn on 4/2/2025

White-collar and financial crimes have risen sharply, with the U.S. DOJ reporting a 300% increase in monetary recoveries in 2024. Successful investigations now require a proactive and adaptable approach to detect and prevent...more

2024 State AGs Year in Review - UPDATED 4/1/25

Morrison & Foerster LLP on 4/2/2025

In 2024, state attorneys general (“State AGs”) focused on a broad variety of areas and industries including, in particular, emerging industries such as artificial intelligence (AI) and privacy and social media protections....more

Investigations Newsletter: Medical Group and Related Parties to Pay Over $62 Million to Resolve FCA Claims for False Diagnoses

ArentFox Schiff on 3/31/2025

Medical Group and Related Parties to Pay Over $62 Million to Resolve FCA Claims for False Diagnoses - On March 26, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that a California-based medical group and related parties...more

Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections (Trump EO Tracker)

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 3/26/2025

Enforce the Federal prohibition on foreign nationals voting in Federal elections. Requires documentary proof of United States citizenship and for verification from a State or local official for national mail voter...more

Enforcement Outlook Under the Second Trump Administration: How Trump’s Priorities Will Impact White-Collar Enforcement Actions

Hinckley Allen on 3/25/2025

With every change in administration, organizations and individuals face changes in the types of conduct the federal government focuses on in its investigations, enforcement, and criminal prosecutions. ...more

Regulatory Shifts in Aerospace and Defense: What Businesses Need to Know as 2025 Takes Flight

Morgan Lewis on 3/20/2025

The aerospace and defense industry is facing a rapidly shifting legal landscape in 2025, shaped by regulatory updates, enforcement trends, and geopolitical considerations. With increased scrutiny on foreign investments,...more

Right To Know - March 2025, Vol. 27

Clark Hill PLC on 3/17/2025

Cyber, Privacy, and Technology Report - Welcome to your monthly rundown of all things cyber, privacy, and technology, where we highlight all the happenings you may have missed....more

The False Claims Act Could Become the New “It” Statute in an Uncertain Enforcement Landscape

Zuckerman Spaeder LLP on 3/17/2025

Uncertainty was a prominent theme at last week’s ABA White Collar Crime Institute. The Trump administration has issued a series of directives that seem to shift and narrow the scope of (if not entirely abandon) a host of...more

Government Agencies to Continue Pursuing Core Enforcement Initiatives and Other Highlights from the ABA 40th Annual National...

Vedder Price on 3/13/2025

The American Bar Association held its 40th Annual National Institute on White Collar Crime conference on March 5, 6, and 7, 2025, in Miami, Florida. The conference featured robust panel discussions with the federal and state...more

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