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SEC Guidance On Operations During The U.S. Federal Government Shutdown

Welcome to Goodwin's Public Company Advisory News Roundup, which highlights the latest developments with SEC and stock exchange regulatory activity...

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Goodwin Procter LLP

Compliant Cultural Celebrations: What Organizations Need To Know (Video)

Cultural celebrations can be a powerful way to foster inclusion and community in the workplace – but in today's evolving legal landscape, they must be approached with care.

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Wiley Rein

Transparency Or Turbulence: Colleges Brace For Education Department Crackdown On Admissions Data

On August 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) proposed adding a supplement to the department's annually updated data collection from postsecondary educational institutions that participate in federal student...

United States Consumer

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Women Making (Lateral) Moves (Podcast)

In this episode of "Real Talk," host Megan Monson sits down with partner Julia E. Sanabria and Kerry A. Lunz, Lowenstein's Director of Recruiting and Integration, to cover lateral career moves for women...

United States Commercial

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Lowenstein Sandler

Episode 130: Marshall Keen, Summer Associate (Podcast)

United States Commercial

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Foley & Lardner

DEI ≠ DOA: It's All About The Design

United States Employment

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Reavis Page Jump LLP

DOJ Clarifies "Unlawful DEI"

United States Commercial

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Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP

Mintz On Air: Practical Policies – DEI Developments: The Proxy Problem (Podcast)

United States Employment

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Mintz

A Changing Campus Landscape: What Universities Need To Know (Video)

United States Commercial

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Wiley Rein

Mintz On Air: Practical Policies – DEI Developments: The Proxy Proble (Podcast)

United States Employment

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Mintz

Client Conversations With Sheila Murphy (Video)

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K&L Gates LLP

Client Conversations With Craig Budner: Interview With Sheila Murphy, Certified Executive Coach, Business Development Strategist, And Author (Podcast)

United States Commercial

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K&L Gates LLP

Banks And DEI Efforts: Managing New Challenges

United States Employment

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Phelps Dunbar LLP

Dimensions Of Diversity: Parenting (Dis)Ability: Adopting Autism With Renata Robinson (Podcast)

United States Commercial

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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

Silicon, Sanctions And Security: How National Security Laws Are Reshaping The Semiconductor Industry (Video)

United States Government

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Foley & Lardner

Control, Creativity, Closure: The Mediation Advantage

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JAMS

Evolving Challenges In Employment Mediation: Managing Emotions, Shifting Strategies And Legal Trends (Podcast)

United States Employment

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JAMS

Fair Use In AI Training: What Is Considered "Transformative?" (Podcast)

United States Technology

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Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

Greenwashing Legislation Trends: Key Takeaways For Businesses

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Ropes & Gray LLP

Listen To Your Gut: Choosing The Right Legal Career Trajectory (Podcast)

In this episode of Real Talk, Leah R. Duggins, legal counsel and administrative director for the Litigation Department; Patti Scott, Lowenstein's director of professional development...

United States Commercial

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Lowenstein Sandler

A DEI Conundrum: We Employ U.S And Non-U.S. Workers. How Can We Straddle Diverging DEI Requirements?

While recent U.S. laws have compelled employers to retreat from DEI measures, laws in jurisdictions outside the United States—such as in the E.U.

United States Commercial

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Littler Mendelson

Federal Court Judge Vacates Department Of Education's "Dear Colleague Letter" Relating To Diversity, Equity And Inclusion (DEI): Implications For Higher Education Clients

On August 14, 2025, a federal court struck down a "Dear Colleague Letter" issued by the U.S. Department of Education on February 14, 2025 (the letter), which purported to clarify the nondiscrimination obligations...

United States Consumer

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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

Supreme Court Paves Way For Terminations Of NIH Grants Based On DEI

On August 21, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States granted the Trump administration's request to lift a stay blocking the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from terminating more than $780 million...

United States Litigation

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Thought Leadership Series: Autism In The Legal Profession (Video)

United States Commercial

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Foley Hoag LLP

Federal Court Invalidates DOE's Title VI Guidance—Key Implications For DEI Compliance

United States Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Maryland Federal District Court Blocks Education Department's Moves Against DEI Programs

United States Consumer

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Episode 128: Nandita Raghavan, Summer Associate (Podcast)

United States Commercial

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Foley & Lardner

DOJ Issues Guidance On 'Unlawful' Employer DEI Policies, Programs And Practices

United States Employment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Dimensions Of Diversity: Put Me In Coach: Executive Coaching And Leadership Development With Donna Hughes (Podcast)

United States Commercial

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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

DOJ Issues Additional Guidance Concerning Unlawful Discrimination To Recipients Of Federal Funding

United States Employment

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Foley & Lardner

A Marathon, Not A Sprint: How A Secondment Shaped One Lawyer's Career Path

United States Commercial

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World Law Group

Ohio Drops Affirmative Action Program Requirements For State Contractors

United States Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Attorney General Pam Bondi Issues DEI Guidance To Recipients Of Federal Funds

United States Government

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Proskauer Rose LLP

DOJ Issues Additional Guidance Concerning Unlawful Discrimination To Recipients Of Federal Funding

On July 29, 2025, the Department of Justice ("DOJ") issued guidance outlining what it considers "unlawful discrimination" by recipients of federal funds.

United States Employment

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Foley & Lardner

A Marathon, Not A Sprint: How A Secondment Shaped One Lawyer's Career Path

WLG | immersion offers young lawyers from our member firms a three-month to one-year placement at another member firm, providing valuable international experience and opportunities to build lasting professional relationships.

United States Commercial

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World Law Group

Ohio Drops Affirmative Action Program Requirements For State Contractors

Ohio has eliminated requirements that state contractors maintain written affirmative action programs (AAP) and that bidders for public improvement construction projects...

United States Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Attorney General Pam Bondi Issues DEI Guidance To Recipients Of Federal Funds

On July 29, 2025, Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a memorandum titled "Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination" (the "Memorandum")...

United States Government

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Proskauer Rose LLP

Trump Increases Oversight Of Discretionary Federal Funding Awards In Executive Order To Advance Administration Priorities

United States Government

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Perkins Coie LLP

Diversity Programs Could Mean Defunding, New Attorney General Memorandum Warns

Federal law has long required recipients of federal funds to comply with anti-discrimination laws. Over the last decade, initiatives under the label Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ("DEI") became a widespread...

United States Government

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Bracewell

DOJ Issues Sweeping Guidance On DEI Programs

Last week, Attorney General Bondi released what is arguably the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) most comprehensive guidance on its view of the legality of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs.

United States Employment

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Arnold & Porter

DOJ Releases Memo Regarding Unlawful Discrimination By Federal Funding Recipients

On July 29, 2025, the Department of Justice ("DOJ") issued further guidance regarding the application of federal antidiscrimination laws to programs and initiatives undertaken by recipients of federal funding...

United States Employment

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Goodwin Procter LLP

Attorney General Issues New Guidance To Federal Agencies Concerning Its Interpretation Of "Unlawful Discrimination"

The Attorney General has issued new guidance to federal agencies, providing additional details on the Administration's interpretation of "unlawful discrimination," including with respect to unlawful "DEI."

United States Commercial

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Crowell & Moring LLP

DOJ's Roadmap For Federally Funded Entities And DEI

United States Employment

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Ballard Spahr LLP

Attorney General Memo To Federal Agencies Provides Further Insight Into "Illegal" DEI Programs

United States Employment

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Foley & Lardner

The DOJ Provides Another Puzzle Piece In The "Illegal DEI" Puzzle

United States Employment

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Taft Stettinius & Hollister

DOJ Guidance Aims To Clarify "Illegal Dei," Raising The Stakes For Potential Investigations And Enforcement

United States Government

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K&L Gates LLP

SEC Updates Eighth Circuit On Climate Disclosure Rules

United States Commercial

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Goodwin Procter LLP

Department Of Justice Offers Further Guidance Regarding Unlawful Discrimination And DEI

United States Employment

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Littler Mendelson

DOJ Clarifies Administration's Stance On What Constitutes "Illegal DEI"

United States Commercial

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Wiley Rein

From The Field To The Firm: How Competitive Sports Prepare Attorneys For Their Careers (Podcast)

United States Commercial

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Lowenstein Sandler

The DOJ Issues Its Interpretation Of "Illegal DEI"

United States Employment

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Mintz

New DOJ Memo Identifies Risky DEI Policies For Federally Funded Entities

United States Commercial

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Steptoe LLP

DOJ Releases DEI Guidance

United States Commercial

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

DOJ Issues New Guidance For Federal Funding Recipients Regarding Unlawful Discrimination In DEI Programs

United States Employment

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Phelps Dunbar LLP

DOJ Civil Division's New Enforcement Priorities Include Targeting DEI

United States Employment

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Proskauer Rose LLP

U.S. Court Of Appeals Grants Stay Of Preliminary Injunction And EEOC Issues Guidance On DEI: Employers Are Advised To Carefully Review DEI & DEIA Initiatives

United States Commercial

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Davis Malm & D’Agostine

Highlights Of Significant Tax Provisions Of The One Big Beautiful Bill Act

United States Tax

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Pryor Cashman LLP

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Honoring Women's History Month: JAMS Neutrals Reflect On Their Careers And Provide Words Of Wisdom For Future Generations (Podcast)

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JAMS

Understanding And Celebrating Neurodiversity And The Steps To Creating An Inclusive Workplace (Podcast)

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JAMS

Neurodiversity In The Workplace

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JAMS

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

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JAMS

The Top Five Issues In Startup Co-Founder Separations

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JAMS

ADR And Diversity In The Life Sciences Sector

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JAMS

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Compliant Cultural Celebrations: What Organizations Need To Know (Video)

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Wiley Rein

Thought Leadership Series: Autism In The Legal Profession (Video)

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Foley Hoag LLP

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

LaborSpeak: DEI Under The Second Trump Administration (Video)

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

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