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DOJ Settles False Claims Act Case with LOGZONE Over Cybersecurity Deficiencies

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On June 18, 2026, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it had reached a settlement with defense contractor LOGZONE, Inc. (LOGZONE) in which the company agreed to pay $507,144 to resolve its liability under the False Claims Act (FCA) for allegedly failing to comply with cybersecurity requirements. LOGZONE provides logistics, medical, training, and other services to the Department of Defense (DOD) and government civilian agencies. The DOJ alleged that LOGZONE knowingly … [Read more] about DOJ Settles False Claims Act Case with LOGZONE Over Cybersecurity Deficiencies

FTC Targets EdTech Data Practices in Final Order Following Major Student Data Breach

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On June 5, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) gave final approval to a modified consent order against Illuminate Education, Inc. (“EdTech Provider”), a K-12 software vendor, settling allegations that the EdTech Provider did not adequately … [Read more] about FTC Targets EdTech Data Practices in Final Order Following Major Student Data Breach

New Executive Order Promotes AI Innovation While Strengthening Cybersecurity Defenses

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On June 2, 2026, President Trump signed an Executive Order titled "Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security" (the "Order"). The Order reflects the Administration's stated policy of advancing U.S. AI leadership through … [Read more] about New Executive Order Promotes AI Innovation While Strengthening Cybersecurity Defenses

Produce the Prompts: A Court Says Expert AI Inputs Are Fair Game in Discovery

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A federal court just delivered one of the clearest messages yet on AI in litigation: if an expert used AI to do the work, the prompts may be discoverable. In Conservation Law Foundation, Inc. v. Shell Oil Company et al., Magistrate Judge Thomas O. … [Read more] about Produce the Prompts: A Court Says Expert AI Inputs Are Fair Game in Discovery

Louisiana Delays App Store Accountability Effective Date to July 2027

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On May 15, 2026, the Louisiana Governor signed HB 977 (Bill) into law, delaying the effective date of the Louisiana App Store Accountability Act (ASAA) by one year, to July 1, 2027. The amendments to the Louisiana ASAA come amid ongoing First … [Read more] about Louisiana Delays App Store Accountability Effective Date to July 2027