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Dimensions Of Diversity: The Road Ahead: Affirmative Action's Impact On College Enrollment (Podcast)

In this episode of Dimensions of Diversity, host Lloyd Freeman reflects on a conversation he had recently during a Black History Month Webinar...

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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

Dimensions Of Diversity: Women In Leadership: Navigating Boardroom Dynamics (Podcast)

In this episode of Dimensions of Diversity, host Lloyd Freeman reflects on a conversation he had recently during a Women's History Month Webinar...

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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

Decision Alert: Supreme Court Unanimously Rejects Heightened Burden For Reverse Discrimination Plaintiffs

The Supreme Court issued a unanimous employment law decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, holding that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act applies equally to all individuals...

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Dykema

Recent Executive Orders Are Reshaping DEI Disclosures In 2025 Proxy Statements

In January 2025, the Trump administration issued a series of executive orders targeting "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) initiatives.

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Winston & Strawn LLP

From Wall Street To Main Street: Investor Advocate Puts Private Funds On The 401(k) Horizon

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Proskauer Rose LLP

Foley Pride Month Program: Generational Experiences Of LGBTQIA+ Attorneys

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Foley & Lardner

Best Practices When Taking Voluntary Compliance Steps Using Workforce Analytics

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

DOJ Civil Division Announces Five Enforcement Priorities

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Mayer Brown

Indiana AG Launches State DEI Investigations Of Private Universities, Citing Potential State Tax Status And Civil Rights Violations, With Potential Federal Ramifications

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Duane Morris LLP

Missouri Opposes Starbucks' Motion To Dismiss DEI Bias Suit

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Hall Benefits Law

Leveraging Data To Mitigate Legal Risk: Inside Ogletree's Workforce Analytics And Compliance Practice Group (Podcast)

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Crowell's DEI And Civil Fraud Initiative

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Crowell & Moring LLP

DEI Enforcement: New Signals To Expect "Aggressive" Investigations And Litigation Under The False Claims Act

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K&L Gates LLP

Mintz On Air: Practical Policies – Same Rules, Different Disclosures: Public Company DEI Reporting In A New Federal Legal Paradigm (Podcast)

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Mintz

President Trump Restores Section 232 Tariffs

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

California's Global Rise: Insights From International Arbitration Week

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JAMS

U.S.-China Trade Relations: An Update On Tariffs

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Should We Expect More Tariffs In The Future? Understanding Trump's America First Trade Policy

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

All Is Fair In Love And War, But Apparently Not Trade - Closing The Gap On Global Trade Deficits With The U.S. (A Monumental Task For A Variety Of Reasons)

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Crisis Averted! Karen Kessler On Crisis Communications And Networking Anywhere (Podcast)

In this episode of Real Talk, hosts Rachel Moseson Dikovics and Alessandra M. Moore sit down with Karen Kessler, powerhouse CEO of Kessler PR Group, to explore her remarkable journey...

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Lowenstein Sandler

Ames v. Ohio : Supreme Court Upholds Uniformity In Title VII Discrimination Claims

On June 5, 2025, a unanimous Supreme Court struck down precedent in the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals that placed...

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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

Tips To Prepare For Unexpected Executive Actions

The recent federal government executive actions and related activities have had wide ranging impacts on not only recipients of federal funds, but even on organizations that receive no federal funding.

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Outside GC

Foley Pride Month Program: Being An Active Ally In Tough Situations

In honor of Pride Month, Foley & Lardner welcomed back PFLAG National for the fifth year in a row to help us continue to...

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Foley & Lardner

Major Shift In Workplace Discrimination Law: The Supreme Court Lowers The Evidentiary Hurdle Imposed In Several Circuits For Majority-Group Plaintiffs

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Steptoe LLP

Federal Court Partially Blocks Enforcement Of Parts Of Executive Orders On DEI And Gender Identity

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Littler Mendelson

Supreme Court Settles Circuit Split On Standard Of Proof For "Reverse Discrimination" Lawsuits

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Jones Walker

High Court Eliminates "Background Circumstances" As A Requirement In "Reverse Discrimination" Cases

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Littler Mendelson

Supreme Court Unanimously Rejects Sixth Circuit's "Background Circumstances" Requirement For "Reverse Discrimination" Cases

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Senate Republicans Want Legislative Priorities Passed In June (Beltway Buzz, June 6, 2025)

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Ames v. Ohio Department Of Youth Services: SCOTUS Simplifies Reverse Discrimination Claims

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WilmerHale

DOJ Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Ups FCA Risks For Federal Fund Recipients Employing Unlawful DEI Programs

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

Delivering Ambiguity And Risk For Employers, Federal Court Vacates Gender Identity And Sexual Harassment Portions Of EEOC Harassment Guidance

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Duane Morris LLP

New Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Will Investigate Illegal DEI Through False Claims Act Enforcement

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Ames v. Ohio Department Of Youth Services: SCOTUS Simplifies Reverse Discrimination Claims

As widely expected, the Supreme Court's June 5, 2025 decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services confirmed that a plaintiff alleging employment discrimination under Title VII...

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WilmerHale

DOJ Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Ups FCA Risks For Federal Fund Recipients Employing Unlawful DEI Programs

DOJ attorneys will use the False Claims Act to investigate and pursue claims against any federal funds recipient that knowingly violates federal civil rights laws.

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

Delivering Ambiguity And Risk For Employers, Federal Court Vacates Gender Identity And Sexual Harassment Portions Of EEOC Harassment Guidance

On May 15, 2025, in Texas v. EEOC, 2:24-cv-00173-Z (N.D. Tex.), a federal district court vacated certain portions of the Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace issued in 2024...

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Duane Morris LLP

New Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Will Investigate Illegal DEI Through False Claims Act Enforcement

On May 19, 2025, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the formation of the new Civil Rights Fraud Initiative (the "CRFI")...

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Navigating Employers' Diversity Program Risks And The False Claims Act

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Duane Morris LLP

Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month: From The Court To The Courtroom – Stories Of Resilience And Representation

Centered on the iconic 1989 French Open victory of Michael Chang, the discussion explores how this historic moment became a lasting symbol of perseverance, cultural identity, and quiet strength within the AANHPI community.

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Littler Mendelson

Civil Rights Laws And False Claims Act: What Colleges And Universities Need To Know Now

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on May 19, 2025, that it would use the False Claims Act (FCA) against institutions and contractors receiving federal funding that "knowingly"...

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Holland & Knight

Federal Environmental Justice Compliance: The 180-Degree Change

The new administration took over four months ago and has implemented significant changes throughout the federal government, including policies affecting prior federal environmental justice (EJ) initiatives.

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Crowell & Moring LLP

From Pride To Parity: Legal Insights For DEI Cultural Events (Podcast)

In this podcast, shareholders Nonnie Shivers (Phoenix) and Scott Kelly (Birmingham) discuss the complexities of participating in and/or sponsoring cultural events...

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Federal Contractors Need New DEI Diligence Before Cutting Deals

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Mintz

From Pride To Parity: Legal Guardrails For Managing DEI Events And Celebrations

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Deputy AG Blanche Establishes DOJ Civil Rights Fraud Initiative To Target DEI And DEIA Using The False Claims Act

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Mayer Brown

DOJ Outlines Plans To Enforce The False Claims Act Against Recipients Of Federal Funds That Knowingly Violate Civil Rights Laws

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Littler Mendelson

Client Alert:Client Alert:DOJ Announces New "Civil Rights Fraud Initiative" Targeting DEI-Related Violations Under The False Claims Act

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Feldesman Leifer

DOJ's DEI Civil Rights Fraud Initiative: Why It's Time To Review D&O Policies

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Taft Stettinius & Hollister

DOJ Ramps Up Anti-DEI Enforcement

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Foley & Lardner

DOJ's New Civil Rights Fraud Initiative – Expect Increased Enforcement

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Bass, Berry & Sims

DOJ Announces Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Signaling Heightened Risk Of FCA Exposure For Federal Fund Recipients Based On Alleged Unlawful Discrimination

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Winston & Strawn LLP

Live From Workplace Horizons 2025: Trump's First 100 Days — OFCCP (Video)

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

The Department Of Justice Slams Open The Door For False Claims Act Enforcement Of DEI Initiatives

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Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

DOJ Formalizes Plan To Use False Claims Act To Enforce "Civil Rights Fraud"

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Foley Hoag LLP

DOJ's Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Bolsters Threat Of False Claims Act Enforcement Under "Anti-DEI" Executive Order

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Crowell & Moring LLP

DOJ Brings The Hammer, Announces Initiative To Use FCA To Enforce Civil Rights Laws

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Arnold & Porter

EEOC Opens 2024 EEO-1 Reporting Platform With Hard Filing Deadline On June 24, 2025

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

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JAMS

Breaking The Bias In International Arbitration: Party Autonomy And The Opportunity To Diversify

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ADR And Diversity In The Life Sciences Sector

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Live From Workplace Horizons 2025: Trump's First 100 Days — OFCCP (Video)

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

Navigating The Office: Is DEI Legal? Part 2 (Video)

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McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman

DMCAR Trend #5 – Plaintiffs Target DEI And ESG Initiatives Prompting Roll Back (Video)

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Duane Morris LLP

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

The OPEN Initiative: An Employment Lawyer's Perspective On Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (Video)

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Mayer Brown

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