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U.S. Foreign Investment Review - Continued Focus on Emerging Technologies, China Risk, and Enforcement

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury recently released its Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) 2023 Annual Report to Congress....more

Clark Hill PLC

A Cautionary AI Tale for Federal Contractors

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Much has been and will be written on responsibility determinations and compliance programs in federal contracting, particularly at the intersection of cybersecurity and recent developments. Although a federal contract is not...more

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Defense Department Looks to Update DFARS Cybersecurity Compliance Requirements

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Over the holidays, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) issued proposed rules for updating its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program from its existing Defense Acquisition Regulatory Supplement (DFARS)...more

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Government To Standardize Cybersecurity Requirements and Use of the False Claims Act as a Primary Enforcement Tool

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Keeping track of current Federal Cybersecurity Requirements can be challenging. Not long ago, compliance was largely a matter of self-certification. Cybersecurity requirements were often given affirmation in principle but...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Antiboycott Update for Government Contractors and More

The U.S. antiboycott laws and regulations have been around since the era of disco. In stark contrast to fast-moving sanctions and export controls, we rarely see updates to the antiboycott regulations or enforcement...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Recent Cyber-Related False Claims Act Activity Signals Contractors and Universities Should Examine Their Cybersecurity Practices...

In recent weeks, there has been an uptick in news of cyber-related False Claims Act (“FCA”) activity. For example, on September 1, 2023, the court unsealed a qui tam lawsuit against Penn State University relating to...more

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Small Government Contractors and the FCA: Is More Enforcement on the Horizon?

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The False Claims Act is a primary tool in the government’s arsenal to fight fraud in federal procurement. With contractors facing a number of compliance requirements and recent Justice Department enforcement initiatives, the...more

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[Webinar] Post Mid-Year Government Contracts Round-Up: Compliance – Highlights from the First Part of 2022 - August 16th, 2:00 pm...

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Thus far in 2022, the Biden administration has focused on a number of key areas as they relate to government contractors. Join attorneys from Venable's Government Contracts Group for a discussion of key developments in...more

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OFCCP Ramps Up Compliance Reviews With Directive 2022-02

On March 31, 2022, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) released its second directive of the year, Directive 2022-02, entitled “Effective Compliance Evaluations and Enforcement.” According to OFCCP,...more

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Buckle Up, Federal Contractors – It's a Bumpy Road Ahead

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The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) had a relatively unsurprising 2021. Not so for 2022. The agency has been hard at work issuing new and extremely ambitious policies....more

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[Webinar] DE Reveals the Biden OFCCP’s Enforcement Strategies and Compliance “Blueprint” for the Just Completed FY2021 and...

Candee and John have completed their annual “deep dive” into OFCCP’s enforcement stats and Conciliation Agreements. While the failure to hire and compensation results are well-known, we are now able to give you a complete...more

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Biden Administration Prioritizes Corporate Criminal Enforcement

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Takeaways: ..In recent remarks, top DOJ officials stated that DOJ will “surge resources” and “redouble efforts” for corporate enforcement. ..Areas of particular concern include Foreign Corrupt Practices Act,...more

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[Webinar] Types of OFCCP Compliance Evaluations & How To Prepare for Them - August 31st, 9:00 am - 10:30 am PDT

Is your company on the most recent OFCCP CSAL list, and do you know what type of audit you are scheduled for? Come and join Circa on August 31st to get a detailed breakdown of the various types of compliance evaluations OFCCP...more

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The False Claims Act: 2019 Takeaways and 2020 Trends

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) recovered more than $3 billion in settlements and judgments from civil cases involving fraud and the False Claims Act (FCA) in Fiscal Year 2019, and it remains the primary vehicle for the...more

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White Collar Year in Preview: False Claims Act Trends in 2020

Editors’ Note: This is the fourth in our start-of-year series examining important trends in white collar law and investigations in the coming year. Our previous entry discussed anti-corruption trends in 2020. Up next: a look...more

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2014—A Record-Setting Year for Whistleblowers

2014 was a record-breaking year for whistleblowers, including both the U.S. Department of Justice’s prosecution of cases under the False Claims Act (FCA) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s prosecution of cases...more

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Top 10 Compliance Trends For 2014

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As 2013 wraps up, it is that time of year again when we dust off the compliance crystal ball and take a look at what might be in store for 2014: 1. Executive Order 13627 on Trafficking in Government Contracts —...more

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