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Department of Justice (DOJ) Anti-Discrimination Policies Disparate Impact

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OCC Handbook Change is Latest Move in Administration’s Shift on Lending Discrimination

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Key Takeaways: The OCC has removed references to “disparate impact” from its Fair Lending Handbook, consistent with the broader shift in federal enforcement philosophy under the current administration....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Executive order targets disparate-impact liability, promotes meritocracy

On April 23, the White House published an executive order titled “Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy,” addressing the principle of equal opportunity in the U.S., and emphasizing “meritocracy and a colorblind...more

Proskauer - California Employment Law

Trump Administration Issues Executive Order Aimed at Eliminating Disparate Impact Liability Under Anti-Discrimination Laws

On April 23, 2025, the White House issued an Executive Order (“EO”) entitled “Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy,” which aims to “eliminate the use of disparate-impact liability in all contexts to the maximum...more

Blank Rome LLP

Changes to Civil Rights Enforcement: New Executive Order Eliminates Disparate-Impact Liability in Federal Regulations

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On April 23, 2025, the President issued an Executive Order (“EO”) titled “Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy” that seeks to drastically curtail the use of disparate-impact liability in federal regulations,...more

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Skadden's 2020 Insights

Despite political and economic uncertainties, markets and deal activity were resilient in 2019, and strong fundamentals remain in place heading into 2020. Companies continue to face a challenging litigation and enforcement...more

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