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Quarles & Brady LLP

DOJ Uses Successor Liability as a Civil Cybersecurity Enforcement Tool: Comprehensive Diligence Now May Save Millions Later

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The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently settled a qui tam suit with a defense contractor and its successor company for $8.4 million, resolving allegations that the contractor and successor company violated the...more

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DOJ’s Civil Cyber Fraud Initiative Utilizes False Claims Act to Settle Allegations of Knowing Non-Compliance with NIST SP 800-171...

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The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently settled a qui tam suit with defense contractor Raytheon and its successor company, Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC (Nightwing), totaling $8.4 million. The...more

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Latest FCA Cybersecurity Settlement Shows Enforcement Remains a Priority Under Trump Administration

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A recent United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announcement reinforces that enforcement of cybersecurity requirements under the False Claims Act (FCA) remains an ongoing risk. According to the press release, defense...more

Epstein Becker & Green

United States’ Complaint-in-Intervention Highlights Continuing Effort to Use the False Claims Act to Pursue Alleged Cybersecurity...

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In August, the United States filed a Complaint-in-Intervention in a False Claims Act (FCA) whistleblower suit alleging that the Georgia Institute of Technology (“Georgia Tech”) and an affiliate, Georgia Tech Research Corp....more

Alston & Bird

Justice Department Intervention in Cyber False Claims Act Case Signals Escalation of Risk for Government Contractors

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An unprecedented cyber qui tam action involving Georgia Tech’s alleged failure to comply with certain cybersecurity controls underscores the importance of having advanced cyber requirements for federal contractors. Our...more

Holland & Knight LLP

DOJ Brings Suit Against University Under Its Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative

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Late last week, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed its complaint-in-intervention in a qui tam lawsuit against the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), alleging that the university failed to meet certain...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

U.S. Government Intervenes in Case Alleging Unauthorized Disclosure of CUI

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The U.S. government recently intervened in a False Claims Act qui tam case against Georgia Tech Research Corporation, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Georgia Tech Research Institute for violations of NIST 800-171 for...more

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CMMC 2.0 Simplifies Requirements But Raises Risks for Government Contractors

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With the announcement of a revamped Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (known as CMMC 2.0),1 for the third time in five years, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) announced new, comprehensive cybersecurity standards...more

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ADG Insights: Top 5 areas of False Claims Act risk for Aerospace, Defense, and Government Services companies

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Through ADG Insights, we share with you the top legal and political issues affecting the Aerospace, Defense, and Government Services (ADG) industry. Our ADG industry team monitors the latest developments to help our clients...more

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