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Cybersecurity Compliance in the Crosshairs: Raytheon’s $8.4 Million FCA Settlement and What It Means for Defense Contractors

PilieroMazza PLLC on 6/6/2025

Government contractors regularly handle sensitive federal data, and cybersecurity compliance is no longer optional—it’s mandatory. A recent settlement between the Department of Justice (DOJ) and defense contractor Raytheon...more

China Monthly Data Protection Update: May 2025

Dacheng on 5/29/2025

This monthly report outlines key developments in China’s data protection sector for May. The following events merit special attention...more

DOJ Settles Another False Claims Act Case for Alleged Failures in Implementing NIST SP 800-171 and Basic Cybersecurity Controls

Alston & Bird on 5/29/2025

On May 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a settlement under the False Claims Act (FCA) involving defense contractors Raytheon Company (Raytheon), RTX Corporation (RTX), and Nightwing Group—the successor...more

Another FCA Cybersecurity Settlement Reinforces the Enforcement Trend

Foley & Lardner LLP on 5/28/2025

A recent United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announcement highlights the fact that the government’s emphasis on cybersecurity enforcement under the False Claims Act (FCA) is not slowing down. According to the press...more

SEC Speaks 2025: Key Takeaways from Division of Enforcement Panels

Ropes & Gray LLP on 5/27/2025

The SEC’s Division of Enforcement intends to remain a “cop on the beat,” and will refocus on traditional core enforcement areas, such as insider trading, accounting and disclosure fraud, market manipulation, and breaches of...more

FTC Order with GoDaddy Finalized Over Lax Data Security

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider on 5/23/2025

On May 21, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized its order with GoDaddy over allegations that GoDaddy “failed to implement standard data security tools and practices to protect customers’ websites and data.” In a...more

Heightened False Claims Act Enforcement Risks Highlight the Importance of Compliance

Vinson & Elkins LLP on 5/23/2025

Despite signs of a retrenchment in some of the traditional areas of white collar enforcement under the Trump administration, the U.S. Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) enforcement of the civil False Claims Act (“FCA”) appears...more

Cyber Risk, Real Consequences: DOJ Steps Up Enforcement

Dickinson Wright on 5/23/2025

Government efforts to enforce cybersecurity control requirements have moved forward in the opening months of the Trump administration. Regardless of the changes coming to other areas of contracting and the Federal Acquisition...more

Securities Enforcement Forum West 2025: Embracing Change in the SEC’s New Chapter

Perkins Coie on 5/22/2025

Key Takeaways - - A return to traditional enforcement priorities is likely forthcoming under the new administration, with a shift away from creative and aggressive enforcement toward more “bread and butter” matters. -...more

The Digital Download – Alston & Bird’s Privacy & Data Security Newsletter – May 2025

Alston & Bird on 5/17/2025

Selected U.S. Privacy & Cyber Updates - DOJ Settles False Claims Act Case with MORSECORP over Cybersecurity Program - On March 26, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it had reached an agreement with...more

Right To Know - May 2025, Vol. 29 | News & Events

Clark Hill PLC on 5/14/2025

Welcome to your monthly rundown of all things cyber, privacy, and technology, where we highlight all the happenings you may have missed. State Action: Virginia Governor Signs Bill Restricting Minor’s Use of Social...more

Defense Contractors To Pay $8.4 Million To Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Surrounding Non-Compliance With Cybersecurity...

A&O Shearman on 5/13/2025

On May 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice announced an $8.4 million settlement agreement with several defense contract companies (“companies”) resolving alleged violations of the False Claims Act. The settlement...more

Preparing for Regulation S-P and takeaways from the SEC’s session at the Incident Response Forum Masterclass 2025

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP on 5/13/2025

On April 22, 2025, Laura D’Allaird, Chief of the SEC’s Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU), participated in the Incident Response Forum Masterclass 2025 (Incident Response Masterclass). In the session, titled “SEC...more

Ransomware Unveiled: How the LockBit Breach Exposes the Digital Extortion Economy

HaystackID on 5/9/2025

xThe cybersecurity community has witnessed a significant development with the recent compromise of LockBit’s operational infrastructure, providing extraordinary visibility into one of the most sophisticated...more

The BR Privacy & Security Download: May 2025

Blank Rome LLP on 5/9/2025

Welcome to this month’s issue of The BR Privacy & Security Download, the digital newsletter of Blank Rome’s Privacy, Security, & Data Protection practice. We invite you to share this resource with your colleagues and visit...more

First 100 Days – Federal Privacy and Cybersecurity Regulation and Enforcement Under the Second Trump Administration

Alston & Bird on 5/8/2025

Our Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team highlights the shift in priorities for privacy and cybersecurity regulation and enforcement across U.S. agencies under the second Trump Administration....more

DOJ Settles False Claims Act Case with MORSECORP Over Cybersecurity Program

Alston & Bird on 5/8/2025

On March 26, 2025, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it had reached an agreement with MORSECORP Inc. (MORSE) to settle alleged violations of the False Claims Act (FCA), specifically regarding...more

Blakes Data Governor: May 2025

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP on 5/7/2025

Welcome to Blakes Data Governor, a new publication of the Blakes Privacy & Data Protection group. Blakes Data Governor provides actionable insights and practical overviews of recent developments impacting privacy,...more

Cybersecurity Trends in the Digital Asset Space

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 5/6/2025

After years of regulatory uncertainty, the Trump administration has signaled a new approach to digital assets, including by establishing a working group focused on digital assets and nominating crypto-friendly chairs to the...more

Key Themes From the 2025 IAPP Global Privacy Summit

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 5/5/2025

On April 23 and 24, 2025, regulators, industry leaders and data privacy leaders from across the globe convened in Washington, D.C. for the 2025 International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Global Privacy Summit....more

Eight-State Consortium of Privacy Regulators Marks Shift Toward Coordinated Enforcement

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 5/5/2025

In a major development for businesses subject to state data privacy laws, eight state privacy regulators have joined forces to form the “Consortium of Privacy Regulators,” a bipartisan coalition aimed at coordinating...more

NFL Draft Provides Wake-Up Call on Protecting Confidential Information While Working Remotely

Paul Hastings LLP on 5/5/2025

Last week’s NFL draft highlighted more than the accomplishments of athletes at the combine or on the field. While there was extensive coverage of the merits of each player, one of the major headlines coming out of the draft...more

Cybersecurity Enforcement: The More Things Change, The More They Stay the Same

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC on 4/25/2025

Despite a change in administrations, the government’s vigilance and enforcement of cybersecurity requirements have not missed a beat. On March 14, 2025, MORSECORP, Inc. of Cambridge, MA resolved allegations that it had...more

True Facts About False Claims: MoFo's FCA Newsletter - April 2025

Morrison & Foerster LLP on 4/25/2025

Designed for busy in-house counsel and compliance professionals, this newsletter seeks to bring you up to speed on key federal and state False Claims Act (FCA) developments, with links to primary resources. Each quarter,...more

Decoded - Technology Law Insights, V 6, Issue 4, April 2025

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 4/24/2025

Welcome to our fourth issue of 2025 of Decoded - our technology law insights e-newsletter. We hope you enjoy this issue and thank you for reading. Sector by Sector: How Data Breaches are Wrecking Bottom Lines - “Data...more

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