Defence Majors, Startups, and Private Equity Funders Looking to the US Defence Market: Mind the Risk of False Claims Act and Cybersecurity Liability

Traditional contractors and startups alike must take steps to ensure compliance – Failure by a defence contractor, large or small, to comply with the detailed requirements provided in US government contracts can result in more than just a contract dispute. Instead, whistleblowers and the US Department of Justice can bring False Claims Act claims for triple damages and civil penalties for technical failures to comply….
By: Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer