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Franczek P.C.

The DEI Divide: An Overview of the Varying Positions on Corporate DEI Policies Across the U.S.

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As corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (“DEI”) face increasing legal and political scrutiny, a deep divide is emerging among states on how they view these initiatives. Some states are doubling down on their...more

Venable LLP

Illinois Law Requiring Certain Not-For-Profits to Disclose Demographic Data Challenged in Federal Court

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Illinois' General Not-For-Profit Corporation Act (Act) was amended to begin requiring certain Illinois not-for-profits to annually report on the demographics of their governing bodies as of January 1, 2025....more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Navigating DEI in a Shifting Legal Landscape: Insights From Late Night — Hiring to Firing Podcast

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Workplace diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs face more scrutiny than ever after President Trump's recent Executive Order targeting DEI policies and programs across the federal government, in private industries...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

WilmerHale

Corporate DEI Landscape - One Year After SFFA

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In the year since the Supreme Court’s highly anticipated decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina (SFFA), effectively eliminating race-conscious...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Fifth Circuit Upholds Nasdaq Board Diversity Rule

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Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld Nasdaq's board diversity rule, which the SEC first approved in August 2021 and was then challenged as unconstitutionally discriminatory and an improper...more

Jenner & Block

Client Alert: Board Diversity Efforts: Factors for Companies to Consider Given Growing Scrutiny

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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

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Diversity in the Boardroom: A Litigation and Governance Update

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Recent events have brought renewed attention to the push for greater diversity in the boardroom. In this alert, we discuss several developments highlighting the need for public company directors to remain focused on diversity...more

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