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McGuireWoods LLP

California Defense Contractor and Private Equity Firm Agree to Pay $1.75M to Resolve False Claims Act Liability Relating to...

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On July 31, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced a $1.75 million False Claims Act (“FCA”) settlement with Aero Turbine Inc. (“Aero Turbine”), a California-based defense contractor, and private equity firm...more

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Navigating Cyber and Legal Challenges During the M&A Process: Quick Considerations for Federal Contractors

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Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is often the lifeblood of corporate growth. While whole treatises can be, and have been, written on cybersecurity and legal challenges during M&A activity, the following are a few key...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

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

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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

Oberheiden P.C.

10 Top DFARS Compliance Mistakes to Avoid in 2024

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The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) is a set of rules that apply to federal defense contractors with access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Covered Defense Information (CDI). Defense...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

DOD Memo Identifies Penalties for Noncompliance with DFARS Cyber Requirements

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While Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 (CMMC 2.0) is still a work in progress, federal contractors should beware of the existing DFARS cybersecurity requirements. ...more

Perkins Coie

DoD’s Cybersecurity Rule Will Expand Assessments of Defense Industry to Safeguard Unclassified Information, Raising New...

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The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has issued a long-awaited interim rule to safeguard unclassified information in the possession of defense contractors by making periodic assessments of a company’s cybersecurity compliance...more

Holland & Knight LLP

The Department of Defense Emphasizes Heightened Cybersecurity Compliance at Industry Information Day Event

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We had the opportunity to attend Department of Defense’s (DoD) Industry Information Day on Friday, June 23, at the Mark Center Auditorium in Alexandria, Virginia. DoD’s Chief Information Officer published advance notice of...more

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Department of Defense Issues Final Version of Key Cybersecurity Rule

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On October 21, 2016, the Department of Defense (DoD) issued its final rule on Network Penetration Reporting and Contracting for Cloud Services, amending an interim version issued on August 26, 2015, and revised on December...more

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