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DOJ Releases Memo Regarding Unlawful Discrimination by Federal Funding Recipients

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On July 29, 2025, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued further guidance regarding the application of federal antidiscrimination laws to programs and initiatives undertaken by recipients of federal funding, in the form of...more

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Mintz on Air: Practical Policies - DEI Diplomacy

In the latest episode of the Mintz on Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubin explores the concept of ‘DEI Diplomacy’ with Associate Corbin Carter and how the conversation around diversity, equity, and inclusion is...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

EEO-1 Reporting (Maybe) — Get Ready Nonetheless!!

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On April 15, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sought approval of its 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection. The EEOC’s new proposed 2024 EEO Component 1 Instruction Booklet (the “Booklet”) changes...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

What to do about DEI? Former EEOC officials weigh in

On March 19, Andrea Lucas (Republican appointee), Acting Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, released a document titled, “What You Should Know About DEI-Related Discrimination at Work,” offering...more

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Former EEOC Officials Defend DEI Programs in Response to Acting Chair’s Technical Assistance

On April 3, 2025, a group of former U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) officials issued a statement defending specific employer diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in response to technical...more

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.

EEOC and DOJ Issue Joint Press Release Warning Against Unlawful DEI-Related Discrimination

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a press release on March 19, 2025, to introduce two technical assistant documents “focused on educating the public about unlawful...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

How Employers Can Navigate New Joint Guidance From DOJ, EEOC on DEI and Workplace Discrimination

Last week, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released two technical assistance documents focused on potential unlawful discrimination related to diversity,...more

Conn Kavanaugh

A Guide for Massachusetts Employers Concerning Executive Order 14173, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based...

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The federal government does not have legal authority to prohibit private-sector businesses from engaging in lawful Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility practices, or mandate their removal. On January 21, 2025,...more

McGuireWoods LLP

EEOC and DOJ Issue Guidance and Warnings on DEI-Related Discrimination at Work

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On March 19, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) published two technical assistance guides regarding the agencies’ views on what may constitute unlawful...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Rep. Waters sends letter to CFPB’s Vought regarding its DEI order

On March 19, Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) penned a letter to CFPB Acting Director Russell Vought expressing concerns regarding the Acting Director’s recent directive that allegedly advises all CFPB personnel to cease all work...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

EEOC and DOJ Issue New Guidance Addressing DEI in the Workplace

On March 19, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) and the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) jointly released new guidance addressing the legal implications of diversity, equity, and inclusion...more

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EEOC and DOJ Release Guidance on “Illegal DEI”

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On March 19, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a joint press release accompanied by two new technical assistance documents explaining this...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

What’s the Latest News with DEI?

As you know, there’s been a frenzy around DEI initiatives this year in the of wake President Trump’s executive orders regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. We addressed the executive order titled “Ending...more

Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL

EEOC Targets 20 Large Law Firms regarding DEI related Employment Practices

On March 17, 2025, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) Acting Chair, Andrea Lucas, sent letters to 20 large law firms requesting information concerning each firm’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) related...more

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Rising Temperatures in the Workplace: How to Address the Increase in Workplace Civility Concerns

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In today’s increasingly polarized world, the workplace is not immune to the tensions arising from divergent political, social and cultural views. This is particularly evident in discussions surrounding diversity, equity and...more

Allen Matkins

Does Chicago's Municipal Code Make Everyone A Minority?

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Recent posts have discussed a registration statement filed Bally's Chicago, Inc. for an offering that would impose a stockholder qualification based on race, gender and ethnic status.  This qualification requirement is...more

McCarter & English, LLP

DOJ Signals Potential Criminal Enforcement Against Private Sector for Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Diversity Equity...

On February 5, 2025, upon her swearing-in, US Attorney General Pamela Bondi issued multiple policy memoranda identifying various priorities of the Department of Justice (DOJ) under the Trump Administration. Among them is a...more

Cozen O'Connor

Costco Urged by Republican AGs to Repeal DEI Policies

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A group of 19 Republican AGs announced that they have sent a letter to Costco Wholesale Corporation, warning that its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies may violate state and federal civil rights laws prohibiting...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

[Webinar] Trump Reframes the EEO Agenda: What Does It Mean for Your Business? - January 30th, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm EST

Join Kelley Drye for an insightful webinar, "Trump Reframes the EEO Agenda: What Does It Mean for Your Business?" This session will explore the impact of the Trump administration’s new direction on DEI, gender identity,...more

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What the Newly Issued Executive Order Prohibiting Illegal DEI Discrimination Means for U.S. Businesses

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On his second day in office, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order: Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity aimed at dismantling diversity, equity, inclusion and/or accessibility (DEI or...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Trump rescinds Executive Order 11246

President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Executive Order 11246 in 1965. Since then, organizations doing business with the federal government had to affirmatively recruit women and minorities for employment and ensure employment...more

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

The Pendulum Has Swung – Changes for Federal Contractors Under the Trump Administration

Since 1965, federal contractors have been required to take affirmative action to ensure that they are not discriminating against employees. The affirmative action requirement stemmed from an executive order (11246) issued...more

Ward and Smith, P.A.

The DEI Stalemate: Paying the Price for the Wrong Move - Part 2

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Part 2 of The DEI Stalemate builds on the lessons learned in the first session, focusing on practical strategies for implementing successful DEI initiatives without legal missteps. Attorneys X. Lightfoot, Avery Locklear, and...more

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New Administration Puts DEI Programs On Notice

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On January 21, 2025, President Trump’s first full day in office, he issued an Executive Order targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) programs....more

Husch Blackwell LLP

White House Revokes E.O. 11246, Targets DEI Programs Alleged to Violate Anti-Discrimination Laws

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Executive Order (E.O.) 11246 was issued by President Lyndon Johnson in 1965 to combat discrimination in employment (following the then-recent passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964) by requiring federal contractors and...more

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