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Andrew Konia

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DHS Issues Final Rule Regulating Federal Contractors’ Handling of Controlled Unclassified Information

By Jack White, Edwin O. Childs, Abram J. Pafford, Andrew Konia, Jason M. Vespoli, Jessica Nejberger and McGuireWoods LLP on Fraud, Deception and False Claims
On June 21, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a long-anticipated cybersecurity final rule that revises an existing clause and adds two new clauses to the Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation related to contractors’ handling of controlled unclassified information. Read on for highlights from this rule, which goes into effect July 21 and is likely… Continue Reading

FinCEN Leader’s Remarks Focus on Securing Digital Identity

By Andrew Konia on Financial Institution Regulation
On September 7, 2022, Jimmy Kirby, the Acting Deputy Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), gave remarks during the 2022 Federal Identity Forum & Exposition (“FedID”) on the importance of securing digital identity. In his opening comments, Kirby emphasized digital identity as “fundamental to the effectiveness of every financial institution’s AML/CFT program.”… Continue Reading

DOJ and Aerojet Settle for $9 Million in Qui Tam Cybersecurity False Claims Act Case

By Edwin O. Childs, Todd R. Steggerda, Abram J. Pafford, Andrew Konia, Jason M. Vespoli and McGuireWoods LLP on Fraud, Deception and False Claims, Government Contracts
On July 8, 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice announced a $9 million settlement with federal government contractor Aerojet Rocketdyne, Inc. for alleged violations of the False Claims Act in a case pending in the Eastern District of California. The settlement results from alleged false statements by Aerojet related to compliance with Department of Defense… Continue Reading

DOJ Settles First False Claims Act Enforcement Action Since Launch of Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative

By Edwin O. Childs, Todd R. Steggerda, Laura Colombell Marshall, Charles Wm. McIntyre, Michael J. Podberesky, Andrew Konia, Jason M. Vespoli and McGuireWoods LLP on Fraud, Deception and False Claims
On March 8, 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a $930,000 settlement with Comprehensive Health Services, LLC (CHS) for alleged violations of the False Claims Act (FCA). This settlement marks DOJ’s first resolution of an FCA enforcement action involving cyber fraud after launching its Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative in October 2021, signaling DOJ’s eagerness to combat cybersecurity violations… Continue Reading

Department of Justice Announces Increased FCA Enforcement Through New Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative

By Abram J. Pafford, Jason M. Vespoli, Michael J. Podberesky, R. Andrew Austria, Andrew Konia, Edwin O. Childs and McGuireWoods LLP on Enforcement and Prosecution Policy and Trends, Fraud, Deception and False Claims
On October 6, 2021, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a new Civil Fraud Cyber Initiative to “combine the department’s expertise in civil fraud enforcement, government procurement and cybersecurity to combat new and emerging cyber threats to the security of sensitive information and critical systems.”… Continue Reading

Biden Administration Orders Improvements to Cybersecurity and Federal Networks Amid Cyberattacks

By Jason M. Vespoli, Abram J. Pafford, Edwin O. Childs, Anne S. Peterson and Andrew Konia on Government Contracts
On May 12, President Biden signed an executive order mandating that the federal government significantly improve cybersecurity within its networks and modernize federal cyber defenses. This move follows a series of cyberattacks on private companies and federal government networks over the past year, including a recent incident that resulted in gasoline shortages along the U.S.… Continue Reading

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