Penn State and Georgia Tech False Claims Act Compliants Unsealed

In this episode of the CMMC Proof Podcast, attorney Julie Bracker joins us to discuss her unsealed whistleblower cases involving False Claims Act (FCA) claims for cybersecurity noncompliance against Penn State and Georgia Tech.
Julie outlines the history and purpose of the False Claims Act, the role of whistleblowers in exposing fraud, waste, and abuse, and the recent focus on cybersecurity in False Claims Act cases. She shares insights into the Georgia Tech case and her experience working with the Department of Justice.
Since 2006, Julie Bracker has focused her practice exclusively on representing whistleblowers around the country in False Claims Act litigation. In 2015, with her partner Jason Marcus, she founded Bracker & Marcus LLC.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Background
03:10
Julie's Journey to Law and False Claims Act
04:05
The False Claims Act: Purpose and Process
07:06
Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in Government Contracts
09:10
Cybersecurity and the False Claims Act
13:09
The Georgia Tech Case: Whistleblowing in the Cybersecurity Space
16:23
Working with the Department of Justice
23:13
Avoiding Cases with Government Intervention
24:54
Consultation and Evaluation of Potential Cases
26:44
Determining the Viability of False Claims Act Cases
30:50
The Importance of Securing Information
36:57
Tips for Defense Contractors to Avoid False Claims Act Cases
39:57
Anticipating False Claims Act Cases with CMMC
42:37
Risks of Non-Compliance and Importance of Compliance
43:52
Interpreting Cybersecurity Regulations and Avoiding Fraud
44:14
Closing Remarks
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