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Strategy Considerations for Companies Assessing Risks of Fraud Liability for DEI Programs

On May 19, 2025, the US Department of Justice announced the establishment of the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, which will “utilize the False Claims Act to investigate and, as appropriate, pursue claims against any recipient...more

6/24/2025 / Contract Terms , Department of Justice (DOJ) , Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) , Educational Institutions , Employment Discrimination , Executive Orders , False Claims Act (FCA) , Federal Funding , Universities , Whistleblowers

DOJ Announces Establishment of Civil Rights Fraud Initiative

The US Department of Justice announced the establishment of the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative on May 19, 2025, which will “utilize the False Claims Act to investigate and, as appropriate, pursue claims against any recipient...more

5/23/2025 / Department of Justice (DOJ) , Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) , Educational Institutions , Enforcement Actions , Executive Orders , False Claims Act (FCA) , Federal Funding , Students for Fair Admissions v Harvard College , Universities , Whistleblowers

Federal Judge Temporarily Halts Enforcement of Executive Orders Related to DEI

A federal district court in Maryland issued a preliminary nationwide injunction on February 21 that temporarily halts enforcement of elements of Executive Orders 14151 and 14173. Most notably for federal contractors and...more

2/28/2025 / Constitutional Challenges , Department of Justice (DOJ) , Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) , Executive Orders , False Claims Act (FCA) , Federal Contractors , First Amendment , Preliminary Injunctions , Title VII

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