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Executive Orders False Claims Act (FCA) Federal Grants

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Receive federal dollars? Check your DEI compliance.

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If you are a federal contractor or grantee, running afoul of the Trump administration’s hardline stance against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) could leave you facing a costly investigation, substantial penalties and...more

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Contractors and Grant Recipients Beware: False Claims Act Risk in Termination Settlements

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A significant number of government contracts and grants have been terminated recently by federal agencies pursuant to the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) "cost efficiency initiative" and review of "covered...more

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District Court Blocks Department of Labor Enforcement of Contractor DEI Certification Requirement

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On April 14, U.S. District Judge Matthew F. Kennelly ruled, in relevant part, that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) cannot require federal grant recipients to certify that their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)...more

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OMB Pre-Releases Much-Anticipated Rewrite of the Uniform Guidance

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On December 26, 2013, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly referred to as the "Uniform Guidance"). The...more

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Cybersecurity: A Whistleblower's Paradise

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Cyber whistleblowing is the newest and hottest area of exposure for organizations. All government contractors and grant recipients must develop an understanding of the use of the False Claims Act (FCA) to address...more

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DOJ Announces Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative to Combat Cybersecurity Threats

DOJ launches new initiative that promises to use the False Claims Act to combat cybersecurity threats by targeting government contractors who knowingly fail to comply with cybersecurity protocols. The Civil Cyber-Fraud...more

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