- What is new: The Trump administration’s AI Action Plan reflects a striking shift in approach, with the federal government driving development, expansion and regulation, focusing on deregulation, permitting, procurement and...more
7/30/2025
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Deregulation ,
Export Controls ,
Federal Contractors ,
Government Agencies ,
Infrastructure ,
Innovation ,
National Security ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Technology ,
Trump Administration
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
As Trump administration directives emerge, it’s crucial for businesses and other stakeholders to stay informed and adapt their strategies accordingly. We will provide ongoing coverage of these developments and their potential...more
2/4/2025
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Artificial Intelligence ,
Climate Change ,
Cybersecurity ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Contractors ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
Healthcare ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
International Litigation ,
International Trade ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Life Sciences ,
National Security ,
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OECD ,
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Trump Administration
The Department of Defense (DoD) is currently reviewing and adjudicating the public comments received in response to its proposed regulations implementing its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 program (CMMC)....more
8/13/2024
/ Aerospace ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) ,
Defense Contracts ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Contractors ,
National Security ,
NIST ,
Proposed Rules ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements
Two recent settlements under the False Claims Act (FCA):
- Signal enhanced risk around cybersecurity for recipients of federal funds.
- Underscore the need to assess compliance with cybersecurity requirements and...more
The oversight obligations of boards continue to expand. Recent enforcement actions and new laws in areas such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and supply chains create new challenges for boards, as we explain in this...more
2/19/2024
/ Acquisitions ,
Activist ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Board of Directors ,
Canada ,
China ,
Competition ,
Corporate Governance ,
Cyber Incident Reporting ,
Cybersecurity ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
EU ,
Executive Orders ,
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Financial Services Industry ,
Forced Labor ,
Germany ,
International Labor Laws ,
Life Sciences ,
Machine Learning ,
Manufacturers ,
Mergers ,
NGOs ,
Political Campaigns ,
Political Contributions ,
Political Conventions ,
Publicly-Traded Companies ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Management ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Shareholder Activism ,
Shareholders ,
Technology Sector ,
UK ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
In this month's edition of our Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we examine the New York Department of Financial Services' issuance of the first-ever cyber insurance risk guidance framework, the Eleventh Circuit's ruling...more
In this month's edition of our Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we examine the European Parliament's report on whether and how the use of blockchain technology can comply with the General Data Protection Regulation, as well as...more
9/5/2019
/ Blockchain ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Cyber Policies ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
EU ,
European Parliament ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Contractors ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Insurance Industry ,
Misrepresentation ,
NAIC ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
Risk Assessment ,
Security Risk Assessments ,
Settlement ,
State Data Breach Notification Statutes ,
State Insurance Administrations ,
Whistleblower Awards ,
Whistleblowers