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New Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative Uses False Claims Act to Enforce Cybersecurity Requirements

by David Bitkower, Brandon D. Fox, Shoba Pillay, David B. Robbins, and Moshe Broder

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a new Civil Cyber-Fraud initiative which will use the False Claims Act (FCA) to enforce government contract cybersecurity requirements. The initiative will be led by the Fraud Section of the DOJ Civil Division’s Commercial Litigation Branch. DOJ believes it can bring its experience and resources from its civil fraud enforcement, procurement, and cybersecurity focused attorneys to make this a successful initiative.

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Five Key Federal Grants Compliance Tips as COVID-19 Comes More Under Control

by David B. Robbins, David W. DeBruin, Rebecca Fate, Emily A. Merrifield, and Andrew J. Plague

Colleges and universities have grappled with many challenging issues throughout the COVID-19 crisis, but federally sponsored research has generally provided stable and (comparatively) uncomplicated revenue- and work-streams through this period. In some cases, federal grants were easier to obtain and comply with as additional funding came available through the CARES Act and federal guidance reduced certain compliance requirements. Ongoing compliance efforts may have suffered as a result. As the economy creeps back toward normal, compliance takes on added importance once again.

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