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DoD Proposes New Rules Requiring Disclosure Of Foreign Access To Software Code

Nov 26, 2024 | mondaq.com | Tyler Evans |Caitlin Conroy |Paul R. Hurst |Amba Datta

SJ Steptoe LLP More In more than 100 years of practice, Steptoe has earned an international reputation for vigorous representation of clients before governmental agencies, successful advocacy in litigation and arbitration, and creative and practical advice in structuring business transactions. Steptoe has more than 500 lawyers and professional staff across the US, Europe and Asia.
First To File: Issue 15

Sep 20, 2023 | mondaq.com | Patrick Linehan |Paul R. Hurst |Amba Datta |Caitlin Conroy

In this issue... Lawyers are reminded that their parts in a kickback scheme can end them in prison. FCA Amendments propose weakening the Escobar ruling from 2016. The meaning of Contracts is not as broad as an FCA Relator would like, meaning Defendant narrowly avoided the presumed loss rule. Treble Damages of $3 million plus are not excessive, and a non-profit must pay. United States v. Bennett, No. 6:22-cr-00022 (E.D. Tex.
Final Build America, Buy America Guidance Published

Sep 14, 2023 | mondaq.com | Paul R. Hurst |Amba Datta |Tyler Evans |Caitlin Conroy

On August 23, 2023, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published its final guidance implementing the Build America, Buy America (BABA) preference, which requires that all of the iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in infrastructure projects receiving federal financial assistance be "produced in the United States." Here are the most significant takeaways between the initial April 2022 guidance and final August 2023 guidance: The final guidance provides a...
First To File: Issue 14

Jul 31, 2023 | mondaq.com | Amba Datta |Tyler Evans |Paul R. Hurst |Patrick Linehan

In this issue: Supreme Court holds that the government may intervene in an FCA case and file a motion to dismiss any time "good cause" is shown, even if it initially declined to intervene and notwithstanding the relator's objection. New York doctor fails to allege sufficient particularity to nab his former boss for re-using single-use medication vials. Dismissal of HUD fraud shows the continued importance of causation in FCA claims.
First to File: Issue 14

Jul 28, 2023 | lexblog.com | Amba Datta |Tyler Evans |Paul R. Hurst |Patrick Linehan

In this issue:Supreme Court holds that the government may intervene in an FCA case and file a motion to dismiss any time “good cause” is shown, even if it initially declined to intervene and notwithstanding the relator’s objection. New York doctor fails to allege sufficient particularity to nab his former boss for re-using single-use medication vials. Dismissal of HUD fraud shows the continued importance of causation in FCA claims.
No TikTok On Government And Contractor Devices

Jun 26, 2023 | mondaq.com | Amba Datta |Tyler Evans |Paul R. Hurst |Caitlin Conroy

On June 2, 2023, a new Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rule, implementing the No TikTok on Government Devices Act, was published in the Federal Register effective immediately.
Anna Menzel

Jun 1, 2023 | steptoe.com | Amba Datta |Tyler Evans |Paul R. Hurst |Caitlin Conroy

Anna Menzel represents clients in matters arising from contracting with the government, including protesters and intervenors in bid protests at the Government Accountability Office and the Court of Federal Claims, contract disputes and claims, and compliance with US federal and state procurement regulations.
First To File: Issue 12

May 31, 2023 | mondaq.com | Patrick Linehan |Paul R. Hurst |Amba Datta |Caitlin Conroy

In this issue: Connecticut USAO successfully argues for an eight-year sentence for false claims of a defendant's safety supplies and cleaning services post-COVID The Sixth Circuit holds that remuneration only includes payments, and Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) violations must be a but-for cause of false claims, limiting the reach of AKS-based FCA claims Oral argument in SuperValu indicates that "objectively reasonable" may be objectively dead-on-arrival Ghost Cleaner Sentenced to Eight Years,...