The United States Supreme Court issued a decision that curtailed the practice of “universal” or “nationwide” injunctions and may have a significant impact for individuals and organizations that seek redress from the courts,...more
6/30/2025
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Executive Orders ,
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Trump v CASA
The Civil Division of the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced that President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi have directed the Civil Division to use its enforcement authorities to “advance the administration’s policy...more
6/25/2025
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Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
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Educational Institutions ,
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False Claims Act (FCA) ,
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Gender Identity ,
Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare Fraud ,
Immigration Enforcement ,
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Trump Administration
The Trump Administration’s effort to remake the Federal government’s relationship with Higher Ed and research grantees continues to gather steam, and an unprecedented recent letter to Harvard presages a potentially new front:...more
5/13/2025
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Department of Education ,
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Federal Funding ,
Harvard University ,
Higher Education Act ,
Medical Research ,
Scientific Research ,
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Universities
As the business community adjusts to the reality of the Trump Administration’s sweeping new tariff regime, importers and other organizations that rely on imports should be mindful that with the expansion and sharp increases...more
4/22/2025
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Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
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False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Importers ,
Imports ,
International Trade ,
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Tariffs ,
Trump Administration ,
Whistleblowers
The first weeks of the Trump Administration have created substantial uncertainty within Dorsey’s client base, with many clients assessing their partnerships with the United States government and asking whether they have legal...more
2/4/2025
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Administrative Procedure Act ,
Contract Termination ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Federal Contractors ,
Federal Funding ,
Federal Grants ,
Government Agencies ,
Public Contracts ,
Termination ,
Trump Administration
On January 21, the President issued an Executive Order with significant impact for Federal contractors and grantees. The EO upsets settled rules related to affirmative action plans and Department of Labor enforcement...more
1/23/2025
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Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Policies ,
Enforcement Priorities ,
Executive Orders ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Contractors ,
OFCCP ,
Public Employees ,
Qui Tam ,
Trump Administration ,
Whistleblowers