Cybersecurity News
- New York Imposes Stringent Cybersecurity and Cyber Incident Reporting Obligations on Hospitals November 7, 2024New York recently passed new cybersecurity regulations for hospitals licensed in New York to enhance patient safety and cybersecurity.Jones Day
- A Conversation with Evercore on the Market Outlook November 7, 202401 A conversation with Evercore on the market outlook 02 Will there be an alternative path to public? 03 What’s ahead for tech and life sciences IPOs? 04 The Download Quiz: Venture Capital Trends / 01A CONVERSATION WITH EVERCOREOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
- The Value of Data and Artificial Intelligence in the Alcohol Industry November 7, 2024Members in the ever-evolving alcohol industry are leveraging data and artificial intelligence (AI) to drive innovation, enhance customer experiences, and optimize operations, all in an effort to increase efficiency and profitability in the market. There are several ways AI is being used to transform this industry: Marketing and Insights - Data is highly valuable and […]McDermott Will & Emery
- How Legitimate Is Your Business Interest? The EDPB Has Some Thoughts November 7, 2024The European Data Protection Board issued draft guidelines last month that outline when processing can be considered done for “legitimate interest.” The public has until November 20 to provide comments to the draft.Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
- #StatusUpdate on Social Media, Apps, and Children’s Privacy November 7, 2024Regulations impacting children’s use of social media continues to be a space in motion the past few months. There have been developments at both the state level, as well as with the FTC. And there is no sign of slowing down. In this article we give a roundup of some recent developments worth keeping in […]Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
- The Evolving AI Regulatory Landscape in Asia: What Compliance Leaders Need to Know November 7, 2024Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, but it also introduces complex compliance challenges. While many regions are ramping up their regulatory frameworks to address these risks, Asia’s approach remains uniquely tailored to foster innovation while ensuring governance.NAVEX
- OLNS#12 - Beiräte in deutschen Start-ups November 7, 2024Mit unseren auf Technologietransaktionen spezialisierten Teams in allen wichtigen globalen Märkten begleiten wir zahlreiche deutsche Technologieunternehmen auf ihrem Wachstumspfad. Als eine der führenden Tech-Kanzleien weltweit ist es unser Ziel, gerade die Gründerszenen in den USA und Deutschland noch stärker zu vernetzen. Aus diesem Grund haben wir 2019 die Orrick Legal Ninja Series ("OLNS") ins Leben […]Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
- OLNS#12 – Advisory Boards in German Start-ups November 7, 2024In substantially all of the major world markets, we have dedicated technology lawyers who support young German technology companies on their growth trajectory through all stages. As one of the top tech law firms in the world, we are particularly committed to bringing the American and German entrepreneurship ecosystems closer together.Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
- Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – November 2024 November 7, 2024SBA’s Proposed Changes to “Rule of Two” Increases Award Opportunities for Small Business Government Contractors. . .Maybe - On October 25, 2024, the Small Business Administration (SBA) published a proposed rule to implement recommendations from the Office of Federal Procurement Policy’s memorandum “Increasing Small Business Participation on Multiple-Award Contracts” from earlier this year. The SBA hopes […]PilieroMazza PLLC
- Twenty Questions: Outbound Investment Security Program Targets China’s Semiconductor, Quantum Computing, and AI Industries November 7, 2024On October 28, 2024, the US Department of the Treasury issued final regulations governing certain outbound investments in the semiconductor, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors of the People’s Republic of China, along with Hong Kong and Macau (collectively referred to herein as China).Goodwin
CMMC News
- CMMC 2.0: Department of Defense Publishes Final Rule to Establish its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 Program November 6, 2024After years in the making, on October 15, 2024, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) published its final rule to establish the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program, amending Title 32 of the Code of Federal Regulations (“CMMC Program Rule”). The final rule is effective December 16, 2024, and will affect all prospective and actual DoD contractors and subcontractors that […]Polsinelli
- Recent FCA Investigations at Universities: A Closer Look at Cybersecurity Compliance November 5, 2024In recent years, the U.S. Department of Justice has ramped up its examination of cybersecurity compliance among federal contractors, with a particular focus on academic institutions.Womble Bond Dickinson
- Third Quarter 2024 Government Contracts Policy and Regulatory Review November 1, 2024Federal agencies proposed or finalized several important rulemakings during the third quarter of 2024, raising new opportunities and considerations for government contractors. Below, we highlight some of these changes and opportunities related to small business programs, AI procurement and defense contracting.Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
- Today’s Menacing Cyber Threat Environment: What Organizations Need to Know to Quickly Respond to a Data Breach and Reduce the Likelihood of a Government Investigation October 30, 2024As the last two years have clearly demonstrated, no organization is immune from cyberattacks. Indeed, numerous studies have reported that a majority of businesses have been impacted by at least one cyberattack over the past year.Hinckley Allen
- Summary of Changes from DoD CMMC Proposed Rule to Final Rule October 30, 2024The CMMC program is designed to ensure that federal contract information (“FCI”) and Controlled Unclassified Information (“CUI”) are sufficiently protected by government contractors. For example, the CMMC program requires that federal contractors who handle CUI comply with the 110 controls contained in National Institute of Standards & Technology Special Publication 800-171A (“NIST 800-171”), obtain third-party […]Alston & Bird
- Navigating Cyber and Legal Challenges During the M&A Process: Quick Considerations for Federal Contractors October 29, 2024Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is often the lifeblood of corporate growth. While whole treatises can be, and have been, written on cybersecurity and legal challenges during M&A activity, the following are a few key takeaways for federal contractors considering a merger or acquisition.BakerHostetler
- DoD Issues Final Rule for CMMC Program, Finally Setting the Stage for Full Implementation October 29, 2024The Department of Defense (DoD) published a Final Rule earlier this month formally implementing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program. This Final Rule is the culmination of five years of work to standardize the safeguards that government contractors must implement to protect Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) while also bolstering […]Miles & Stockbridge P.C.
- Countdown to Compliance: The Department of Defense Finalizes Its Cybersecurity Program Rule October 28, 2024The Department of Defense published the final version of its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) rule last week. This rule establishes the parameters of the program and timeline for implementation. A separate rule to finalize associated contract requirements is expected early to mid-next year...Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
- Department of Defense Establishes New Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program October 28, 2024Following a multi-year rollout process, the U.S. Department of Defense published a final rule on October 15, 2024, establishing its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program to protect sensitive unclassified information shared by the Department with its contractors and subcontractors. The Program will be implemented as a condition of DoD contract awards after the final rule […]Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
- Final DoD Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Rule Will Bring Compliance Challenges, Increased False Claims Act Risk October 26, 2024On October 11, 2024, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) at long last published a final rule establishing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program (the Final Rule)...WilmerHale