United States: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The Iowa Supreme Court's landmark decision in In re Ezra L. Totton Scholarship addresses whether universities can modify race-based donor-restricted scholarships in response to changing legal landscapes following Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard. The Court ruled that while institutions may seek modifications when restrictions become impracticable, any changes must remain faithful to the donor's original charitable intent rather than simply serving institutional compliance goals. This precedent-settin

The US Department of Justice has launched investigations into corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at PayPal and IBM, using novel applications of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and False Claims Act. These enforcement actions signal a significant shift in regulatory scrutiny of DEI initiatives, particularly those involving financial services, federal contracts, and credit-related activities.

Foley & Lardner hosted Professor Kenji Yoshino for a firmwide virtual program examining critical Supreme Court cases addressing voting rights, birthright citizenship, tariff powers...