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Aerospace & Defense Insights | Roadmap for False Claims Act Enforcement in 2024

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Through Aerospace & Defense Insights, we share with you the top legal and political issues affecting the aerospace and defense (A&D) industry. Our A&D industry team monitors the latest developments to help our clients stay in...more

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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

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

Holland & Knight LLP

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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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

Womble Bond Dickinson

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

Holland & Knight LLP

Understanding FOCI Mitigation

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The 10th episode of "Are We All Clear? Facilitating Security Clearances" explores the mitigation of foreign ownership, control or influence (FOCI) in a cleared company. Host Molly O'Casey and International Trade attorney...more

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DoD Instruction Intended to Protect Defense Supply Chain: Defense Contractors and Subcontractors Subject to Additional Filings and...

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Concerns regarding the integrity of the U.S. defense industrial base supply chain continue to grow. Similar to national cybersecurity risks, national security risks to the defense supply chain are asymmetric and can arise at...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

$100M Mission Point Project Will Create Hundreds of New Jobs Near Wright-Pat

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As Dayton’s defense industry continues to grow, a local developer plans to invest more than $100M in a mixed-use development aimed at attracting defense contractors....more

Morgan Lewis

Corporate Guilty Plea Indicates DOJ’s Commitment to Enforcement in Defense Industry

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The US Department of Justice’s recent prosecution of Cambridge International Systems Inc. illustrates its ongoing pursuit of corporate criminal enforcement in the defense arena....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

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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

Fenwick & West LLP

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

Vinson & Elkins LLP

DOJ’s Crackdown on Government Contractors/Defense Contractors: Best Practices for Responding to False Claims Act CIDs

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In 2023, the Department of Justice (DOJ) achieved a record-breaking number of recoveries under the False Claims Act (“FCA”), underscoring its ongoing commitment to combating fraud against the federal government. Government...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

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

Holland & Knight LLP

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

Sherman & Howard L.L.C.

Aerospace & Defense Caucus – Colorado Legislature

Invited to the Aerospace & Defense Caucus at the Colorado legislature this week, I was impressed to see our agencies, universities, and industry participants shaping the future. At Sherman & Howard we’re partnering with...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

U.S. Government Intervenes in Case Alleging Unauthorized Disclosure of CUI

The U.S. government recently intervened in a False Claims Act qui tam case against Georgia Tech Research Corporation, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Georgia Tech Research Institute for violations of NIST 800-171 for...more

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