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DOJ Clarifies Administration’s Stance on What Constitutes “Illegal DEI”

On July 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released a memorandum titled “Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination” (the Memorandum) that provides clarity on what the...more

DOJ Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Targets "Illegal DEI" Programs via the False Claims Act

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the creation of the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative in a Memorandum issued on May 19, 2025. According to the Memorandum, the Initiative is an enforcement effort that will use the...more

“Illegal DEI”: Key Considerations for Higher Education and the Private Sector in the New Administration

On January 21, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14173, titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.” The EO raises significant new considerations for private companies and...more

Fourth Circuit Stays Preliminary Injunction of DEI-Focused Executive Order Provisions

WHAT: The U.S. Court of Appeals panel has stayed a preliminary injunction that the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland had issued covering parts of two Executive Orders: EO 14151, “Ending Radical and Wasteful...more

Impacts of New DEI Executive Order Extend Beyond Federal Government to Private Sector

On January 21, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.” This EO raises significant new considerations for companies across the United...more

SEC Is Looking at Your Vendor Contracts for Whistleblower Restraints – Fines Seven More Companies

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently settled charges against seven companies for violating SEC Rule 21F-17(a), which prohibits conduct that hinders whistleblowing to the SEC. The settlements focus on...more

Whistleblower Protections: Federal Agencies Ramp Up Enforcement

Federal agencies are continuing to prioritize and ramp up enforcement of whistleblower protection rules, underscoring the need for all companies – both public and private – to undertake routine compliance reviews. On June...more

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