United States: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

On August 25, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ or the Department) announced a $21.5 million settlement with Deloitte LLP and four affiliated entities (collectively, Deloitte), marking the second False Claims Act (FCA) settlement under the Department’s Civil Rights Fraud Initiative launched in May 2025.

The US Department of Justice announced a $21.5 million settlement with Deloitte to resolve allegations that certain diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives violated federal anti-discrimination...

A federal lawsuit challenges Texas A&M University System's classroom-content policy, alleging it unconstitutionally restricts faculty instruction on race, gender, and sexual orientation. The case follows the Eleventh Circuit's decision on Florida's Stop WOKE Act and raises critical questions about viewpoint discrimination, academic freedom, and the boundaries between legitimate curricular oversight and unconstitutional restrictions on classroom speech.

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On June 29, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) voted to rescind its longstanding interpretive guidelines on voluntary affirmative action under Title VII, along with the related compliance...

Progress towards the SDGs remains uneven around the world. Geopolitical tensions, accelerating climate risks, and widening inequality continue...

On May 29, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), in coordination with other agencies and departments, proposed sweeping changes to the Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance...

Five women attorneys from Fennemore Law examine how mentorship and sponsorship shape career advancement for women lawyers in Idaho, distinguishing between guidance that develops skills and advocacy that opens doors to leadership opportunities.