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President Trump's Executive Order 14398 introduces sweeping new requirements for federal contractors regarding DEI programs, creating heightened compliance obligations and significant enforcement risks. Jackson Lewis attorneys Scott Pechaitis and Matt Camardella break down the order's complex provisions, including mandatory contract modifications, subcontractor flow-down requirements, and potential False Claims Act liability that could fundamentally reshape how government contractors manage their diversity

Automated decision-making tools in consumer lending promise improved efficiency and accuracy, but they also risk embedding historical biases and creating new forms of discrimination. Economic analysis reveals fundamental tradeoffs between predictive precision and fairness that no single metric can resolve, raising critical questions about how lenders should navigate AI bias while maintaining profitability and regulatory compliance.

From intern to CEO, Chris Halapy shares how nearly 30 years at Shook Construction taught him that strong workplace culture isn't built by accident. Through intentional leadership, values-driven hiring, and a commitment to developing people, he reveals how organizations can grow and adapt while preserving what makes them special.