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Some Serious Strings Attached: Sponsored Research Funding, Adequate Accounting Systems, and False Claims Act Exposure

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The federal government awards billions of dollars each year in sponsored research funding to institutions of higher education, academic research institutions, non-profit organizations, and companies—making federal grants an...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

NY Medical College Clashes With OIG After Audit Questions $7.5M, PI Salaries, ‘Illegible Signatures’

New York Medical College (NYMC) officials thought the HHS Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) audit was wrapping up in December 2021, based on what “the original senior auditor” told them. But the auditor retired and work...more

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Reflecting on Higher Education Compliance and Investigations Trends in 2023 and Looking Ahead to 2024

This is the fifth in our 2024 Year in Preview series examining important trends in white collar law and investigations in the coming year. We will be posting further installments in the series throughout the next several...more

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Department of Defense Seeks to Combat Undue Foreign Influence in Higher Education Institutions with Funding Restrictions

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DoD recently released a policy addressing unwanted foreign influence on DoD-funded research. According to the policy, DoD will conduct risk-based security reviews and assess potential conflicts of interest and conflicts of...more

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Fundamental Research & National Security: Recent Developments & New Issues

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According to the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (“NCSES”), a key driver in the scientific and technological accomplishments of U.S. research universities is the volume of federal support for research...more

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Decoded: Technology Law Insights - V 4, Issue 5, May 2023

Cyber Resilience Programs Falling Short on Preparing Workers for a Crisis- “At two-thirds of organizations, there is a fear that almost all employees, 95%, will not understand how to recover following a cyberattack.” ...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

NSF, OSTP Begin Implementing ‘CHIPS’ Act; Institutions Face New Security Requirements

Report on Research Compliance 19, no. 10 (October, 2022) - What is a malign foreign government talent recruitment program and why does it matter? This is a term with which research compliance officials managing federal...more

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Academic Outreach Initiative Announced by Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement Matthew S. Axelrod at NACUA 2022 Annual...

The Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement Matthew S. Axelrod announced last week at the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) 2022 Annual Conference a new “Academic Outreach Initiative” by the...more

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Russia/Ukraine Sanctions and Export Control Developments

The global response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has triggered wide-reaching sanctions and new export control restrictions that are changing on a daily basis. While it remains to be seen how these new restrictions will...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

The History and Growth of Research Institutions, with Special Guest Brian Darmody from the Association of University Research...

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This episode is the first of a new podcast series, where we will visit with different leaders striving to grow economic development in their areas or regions of interest. We will be discussing new initiatives, new models, the...more

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Safeguarding drug development at academic institutions

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Academic institutions and faculty engaged in developing novel drug therapies are navigating an increasingly complex compliance landscape. ...more

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COVID-19: Frontline University Perspective on the Pandemic’s Disruption to Ongoing Research, and Public Policy Projections for a...

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In this episode, Rebecca Schaefer and Victoria Hamscho discuss the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on university research programs and public policy projections for a potential federal response. The presenters are...more

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The Toughest Problem Set: Navigating Regulatory and Operational Challenges on University Campuses

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When the academic year ended in the spring of 2020, many US university students assumed that a return to campus would be straightforward this fall. However, it is now clear—at least in the near term—that a return to the old...more

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Higher Education Community Faces Federal Scrutiny of Financial Ties to China

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Both individuals and higher education institutions could face criminal and civil liability if they are not in compliance with federal law in the administration of federal grants and expenditure of federal research dollars, as...more

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US Department of Education Scrutinizes Foreign Investment Into Higher Education

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The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) recently launched investigations into at least a half dozen top research institutions for failing to disclose foreign-sourced gifts or contracts. Under section 117 of the Higher...more

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Vermont Legislative Update 01-24-2020 - An analysis from DRM's Government and Public Affairs Team

Global Warming Solutions Act: asking for too much or not enough? The House Committee on Energy and Technology took testimony this week on the The Global Warming Solutions Act. University of  Vermont Professor Jon Erickson...more

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BIS targets alleged human rights violations by expanding Entity List with addition of 28 Chinese parties

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On 7 October 2019 the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) expanded the Entity List, restricting certain transactions with 28 Chinese entities. ...more

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Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act of 2018: U.S. House of Representatives Legislation

H.R. 3906 was previously introduced in the United States House of Representatives (“House”) and is titled the: Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act of 2018 (“Bill”) ...more

Proskauer - Blockchain and the Law

Colorado Senate Bill Proposes Utilizing Blockchain Technology to Improve State Government’s Operations and Cybersecurity

The Colorado Senate is considering a bill to utilize blockchain or other distributed ledger technology for a variety of purposes, including to improve the state government’s operations and cybersecurity. Senate Bill 18-086...more

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