How the Substantial Increase in False Claims Act Penalties Affects the Litigation Landscape
Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 08.01.16
On June 30, 2016, DOJ, pursuant to Congressional mandate, published an interim final rule nearly doubling the penalty range for violations under the civil False Claims Act. In a "Feature Comment” published in The Government Contractor, C&M attorneys analyze the new rule, the implications of dramatically increased penalty amounts on False Claims Act litigation, and the likely effect on federal government contractors.
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Client Alert | 2 min read | 02.18.26
DHS Announces Virtual Town Halls on CIRCIA Final Rule
On February 13, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced upcoming virtual town hall meetings scheduled for March 2026 regarding the implementation of the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (CIRCIA). The meetings will allow industry stakeholders to provide input to DHS to refine the “scope and burden” of the forthcoming CIRCIA final rule.
Client Alert | 4 min read | 02.18.26
Federal Court Rules Some AI Chats Are Not Protected by Legal Privilege: What It Means For You
Client Alert | 6 min read | 02.18.26
The CeramTec Case, or How to (not) Navigate the Patent to Trademark Transition
Client Alert | 4 min read | 02.17.26
Texas Federal Court Hands Cyber Policyholders Major Win in Southwest Airlines Coverage Dispute

