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Category: Data Security

Can You Prove It? Evidence of Compliance is Critical For Government Contractors

Can You Prove It? Evidence of Compliance is Critical For Government Contractors

June 13, 2024 |  By: Alex Rowan    The Department of Justice has been clamping down on false certifications in the System for Award Management (“SAM”), in government contracts, and on invoice submissions. New laws are being created, new frameworks are being put into place, and ever more agencies are coming out with penalties for… Continue reading Can You Prove It? Evidence of Compliance is Critical For Government Contractors

The Benefits of Having a Data Breach Lawyer 24/7

The Benefits of Having a Data Breach Lawyer 24/7

June 6, 2024 |  By: Aaron Jackson   Nearly $10 million: that’s the average cost of a data breach in the United States. From direct costs related to investigations, litigation, and fines to indirect costs such as reputational damage, businesses have too much at stake to leave their data security to chance.   If your… Continue reading The Benefits of Having a Data Breach Lawyer 24/7

CMMC 2.0: LEVEL ONE: A SELF-ASSESSMENT

CMMC 2.0: LEVEL ONE: A SELF-ASSESSMENT

June 4, 2024 |  By: Tracy Pearson    As we promised a trilogy in our earlier 2024 CMMC Blog – “Get Ahead of Compliance: The Proposed Rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC 2.0) Is Out!” – we continue our series with a discussion of each level of compliance and why it is important… Continue reading CMMC 2.0: LEVEL ONE: A SELF-ASSESSMENT

Navigating IP Negotiations: A Case Study in Successful Software and Cybersecurity Services Agreements

Situation: Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig represented a client in intricate negotiations concerning intellectual property (IP) rights and indemnification in the provision of software and cybersecurity services. The client faced challenges in defining clear terms related to IP ownership and needed to address indemnification concerns in the dynamic field of cybersecurity. The situation required a strategic… Continue reading Navigating IP Negotiations: A Case Study in Successful Software and Cybersecurity Services Agreements

Breaking Barriers – Enabling National Security Services for a Cybersecurity Innovator

Situation: In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, our client, a cutting-edge tech company, faced a challenge when seeking to provide national security services to the Australian Defense Department. Navigating the intricate web of international regulations and legal frameworks, the client required a legal advocate to decipher complexities and overcome hurdles in government approvals for… Continue reading Breaking Barriers – Enabling National Security Services for a Cybersecurity Innovator

Building Compliance Excellence – A Cradle to Grave Solution for Defense Contractor Success

Situation: Amidst the intricate web of U.S. Government FAR/DFARS compliance requirements, our client, a multi-billion-dollar defense contractor, faced the challenge of designing a comprehensive internal controls system. Navigating through complex regulations, the client sought a legal partner to craft a cradle to grave solution that not only met current standards but also paved the way… Continue reading Building Compliance Excellence – A Cradle to Grave Solution for Defense Contractor Success

How Intellectual Property Law and Cybersecurity Intersect

January 26, 2024 |  By: Aaron Jackson The need to secure intellectual property and cybersecurity has never been more urgent. Migrating valuable intellectual property to digital platforms exposes these assets to cyber threats such as hacking, data breaches, and intellectual property theft, just to name a few. This article explores the complex relationship between intellectual… Continue reading How Intellectual Property Law and Cybersecurity Intersect

The FTC’s Expanded Cybersecurity Requirements Affecting Non-Banking Small Businesses

The FTC’s Expanded Cybersecurity Requirements Affecting Non-Banking Small Businesses

January 12, 2023 |  By: Tracy Pearson and Chip Muir   The expansion of the FTC’s Safeguards Rule will require businesses to notify customers and the FTC of cyber breaches that had previously been excluded from reporting requirements. Previously, only banks had been required to notify customers of breaches, but now business entities that perform… Continue reading The FTC’s Expanded Cybersecurity Requirements Affecting Non-Banking Small Businesses

Get Ahead of Compliance: The Proposed Rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC 2.0) is Out!

Get Ahead of Compliance: The Proposed Rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC 2.0) is Out!

January 5, 2023 |  By: Tracy Pearson, and Chip Muir   As a lawyer working in a firm with a sophisticated legal team providing robust regulatory, government contract, and cybersecurity services, our Christmas present and holiday reading arrived early with the publication of the proposed rule 32 CFR § 170, also infamously known in Defense… Continue reading Get Ahead of Compliance: The Proposed Rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC 2.0) is Out!

CMMC 2.0 Will Be a Game Changer for Department of Defense Government Contractors

The “Cyber Maturity Model Certification” 2.0 (“CMMC 2.0”) will be a game changer for Department of Defense (DoD) government contractors.

CMMC 2.0 for Department of Defense Government Contractors   October 6, 2023   |   By: Tracy Pearson   It is well-known in the federal government’s Department of Defense (“DoD”) cyber community that radical changes are due and soon to be coming as the “Cyber Maturity Model Certification” 2.0 (“CMMC 2.0”) rapidly presents itself as an overhaul… Continue reading CMMC 2.0 Will Be a Game Changer for Department of Defense Government Contractors

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As part of our effort to recruit, develop and retail the best and brightest attorneys, Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig offers a summer intern program for promising law school students who are looking to work as part of an innovative and incredibly successful team. With a global team of lawyers, selected candidates are able to work on high level projects in a collaborative space.

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At Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, our team of paralegals and staff work together collaboratively along side our attorneys toward a common goal. We have created a positive work environment where our paralegals and legal assistants work to successfully reach firm-wide goals and support each other to combine individual strengths to enhance team performance. They regularly assist our attorneys with organizing and maintaining files, conducting legal research, and preparing documents.