On December 23, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed the New York State Legislature’s proposed ban on all new non-compete agreements.
Despite the veto, Governor Hochul has left open the possibility of a statewide restriction on...more
A Department of Education letter and Q&A document outlines lawful ways for universities to promote diverse student bodies.
Higher education institutions are urged to “redoubl[e] efforts to recruit and retain” students...more
8/21/2023
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Civil Rights Act ,
College Admissions ,
Department of Education ,
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Educational Institutions ,
Financial Aid ,
Fourteenth Amendment ,
NASA ,
New Guidance ,
OCR ,
OFCCP ,
Scholarships ,
SCOTUS ,
Students for Fair Admissions v Harvard College ,
Students for Fair Admissions v University of North Carolina ,
Title VI
If implemented by the U.S. government, the restrictions would regulate certain outbound investments by U.S. persons in countries of concern such as China.
The regulations may be established by an executive order,...more
7/27/2023
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Biden Administration ,
CFIUS ,
China ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Executive Orders ,
FIRRMA ,
Foreign Investment ,
International Trade ,
Investment ,
NDAA ,
Outbound Transactions ,
Semiconductors
Artificial intelligence wins big in President Biden’s FY 2024 budget request with billions in new funding proposed for AI-related research, hardware, software and services at the departments of Defense, Energy, Homeland...more
5/8/2023
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Regulatory Oversight
The Biden-Harris Administration is poised to work with states to make significant investments in replacing lead pipes across the country.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to make awards to state agencies to remove...more
The Notice would ban all existing and future non-compete agreements with workers, with a narrow exception in connection with the sale of a business by any individual holding at least a 25% interest in such business.
The...more