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WilmerHale

Cybersecurity in the First 100 Days

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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

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

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

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

Morrison & Foerster LLP

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

Fox Rothschild LLP

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

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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

Saul Ewing LLP

Cybersecurity Failures Lead to False Claims Act Case Against Government Contractor

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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

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Key Takeaways from DOJ’s Continued Cybersecurity Enforcement

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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

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

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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

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Key Legal Issues Facing U.S. Government Contractors in 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

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Government Contractor Settles FCA Case Over Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Violations

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

Foley & Lardner LLP

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

Gardner Law

Why Compliance Audits Are Non-Negotiable

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In today’s heightened enforcement environment, compliance auditing isn’t just a best practice—it’s a necessity. Federal and state laws and industry guidance, including the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Compliance Program...more

Hinckley Allen

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

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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

Morgan Lewis

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

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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

Zuckerman Spaeder LLP

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

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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

Morrison & Foerster LLP

DOJ Signals Continued Robust Enforcement of the False Claims Act In the New Administration

This year, at the Federal Bar Association’s (FBA) annual Qui Tam Conference, United States Department of Justice (DOJ) leadership confirmed that DOJ will remain committed to aggressive enforcement of the False Claims Act...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

The More Things Change… DOJ’s Latest Cyber Settlement Shows Continued False Claims Act Risk

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Although the change in administrations has heralded shifting enforcement priorities at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), cybersecurity enforcement under the False Claims Act (FCA) appears to be alive and well. That is the...more

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TRICARE Administrator Pays $11 Million Under FCA for Cybersecurity Noncompliance

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on February 18 that Health Net Federal Services, LLC and its corporate parent, Centene Corporation, agreed to pay $11,253,400 to resolve False Claims Act (FCA) claims. Health...more

Morgan Lewis

DOJ Officials Commit to Aggressive FCA Enforcement, Signal Its Value and Direction

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In remarks delivered at the Federal Bar Association’s (FBA) annual Qui Tam Section Conference, Deputy Assistant Attorney General Michael Granston reiterated the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ or the Department) commitment to...more

ArentFox Schiff

Investigations Newsletter: First Circuit Joins Sixth and Eighth Circuits in Adopting Heightened, But-For Causation Standard for...

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First Circuit Joins Sixth and Eighth Circuits in Adopting Heightened, But-For Causation Standard for AKS-Based FCA Claims - On February 18, the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit became the latest court to agree...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Government Contracts Enforcement: DOJ Publishes FY 2024 False Claims Act Statistics

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ or the Department) has published statistics on False Claims Act (FCA) settlements and judgments for fiscal year (FY) 2024, a year in which the Department saw the highest number of qui tam...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Robust False Claims Act Results for DOJ in 2024 Reveal Dynamic Enforcement Landscape

In January, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that settlements and judgments under the False Claims Act (FCA) exceeded $2.9 billion in fiscal year 2024, bringing the total amount of settlements and judgments under the...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Looking Back at the False Claims Act in 2024 as the Government Keeps its Sights on Cybersecurity in 2025

In 2024, the government and whistleblowers were party to 558 settlements and judgments collecting over $2.9 billion. The government continued its effort to combat cybersecurity threats through its Civil Cyber-Fraud...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

False Claims Act: 2024 Year in Review

Bradley’s Government Enforcement and Investigations Practice Group is pleased to present the False Claims Act: 2024 Year in Review, our annual review of significant False Claims Act (FCA) cases, developments and trends. ...more

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