While much uncertainty lies ahead as we enter 2025, the coming year is sure to see further attacks on corporate DEI efforts nationwide. With President Trump returning to the White House, the federal government is set to take...more
1/7/2025
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Commercial Litigation ,
Congressional Investigations & Hearings ,
Corporate Counsel ,
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Corporate Governance ,
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Diversity ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
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Litigation Strategies ,
Reverse Discrimination ,
Shareholders
Shareholder activism, in the form of proposals, books and records demands, and litigation, is proving to be an increasingly prevalent tool in challenges to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. This client alert...more
On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) v. President & Fellows of Harvard College and SFFA v. University of North Carolina. In a 6-3 decision[1] authored by Chief Justice...more
7/3/2023
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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
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Rehabilitation Act ,
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Students for Fair Admissions v Harvard College ,
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Universities
As a growing number of state legislatures across the country advance anti-DEI initiatives before the end of their respective legislative sessions, diversity statements are in the crosshairs. Diversity statements began...more
In recent years, companies have paid significant attention to corporate board diversity. Many corporations have done so on their own initiative as part of their broader commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI),...more