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August 30, 2024
Department of Justice Intervenes in Cybersecurity Qui Tam Action Against Georgia Tech
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Advisories September 3, 2024Education/ False Claims Act/ Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Advisory: Justice Department Intervention in Cyber False Claims Act Case Signals Escalation of Risk for Government ContractorsAn 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 Education, False Claims Act, and Privacy teams flesh out what businesses need to know.
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Blog Posts June 25, 2024DOJ Announces $11.3 Million in Settlements for FCA Violations
On Monday, June 17, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a settlement in which two U.S. based consulting companies agreed to pay a combined total of $11.3 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act (FCA) by failing to comply with cybersecurity requirements in government contracts. According to the DOJ, the […]
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Advisories March 7, 2024False Claims Act Advisory | DOJ Reports Record Number of New False Claims Act Matters, Recoveries for 2023Our False Claims Act (FCA) Team examines the Department of Justice’s increased focus on enforcement of the FCA, especially in health care matters.
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