Rise in Reverse FCA Cases Amidst ‘America First’ Trade Policies
Client Alert | 1 min read | 04.25.19
On March 27, 2019, the U.S. Department of Justice intervened in United States ex rel Vale v. Selective Marketplace Ltd., a False Claims Act (FCA) suit brought against a clothing importer for allegedly evading customs duties. The suit is the latest example in a growing number of FCA actions brought against importers for allegedly concealing obligations to pay duties to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The rise in qui tam suits based on avoidance of duties, combined with the administration’s protectionist policies, means that importers could face increased FCA risks for years to come. In an Expert Analysis article published in Law360, C&M attorneys analyze recent enforcement trends and discuss practical steps that importers can take to mitigate risks.
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Client Alert | 8 min read | 01.17.25
Cyber For All: Proposed Rule Introduces Government-Wide CUI Cybersecurity Requirements
On January 15, 2025, the FAR Council released a proposed rule (FAR CUI Rule) that would amend the FAR to implement federal government-wide Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) cybersecurity, training, and incident reporting requirements for government contractors and subcontractors. The rule’s key cybersecurity requirements closely mirror the Department of Defense’s Cyber Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program (for example, compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-171, Revision 2), but broaden the scope to include contractors and subcontractors working across all federal agencies. The Rule is intended to standardize the handling of CUI by federal government contractors and subcontractors in accordance with Executive Order 13556, including by:
Client Alert | 2 min read | 01.17.25
End of the Road: FHWA Rescinds Longstanding Buy America Waiver for Manufactured Products
Client Alert | 3 min read | 01.17.25
