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Womble Bond Dickinson

DOJ’s DEI Directive: Navigating New Compliance Risks

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On July 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a memorandum to federal agencies titled “Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination”. The Guidance is intended to clarify how federal...more

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Do’s and Don’ts for Your School When Conducting Job Interviews

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The job interview is a crucial factor in maintaining a school’s community, identity, and safety. But it isn’t just a chance to vet applicants for compatibility with school culture and mission – it’s also when your school can...more

McCarter & English, LLP

Supreme Court Invalidates Race-Based Affirmative Action in Higher Education Admissions: What Does That Mean for Private Employers?

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The United States Supreme Court made headlines recently by ruling that colleges and universities may no longer take race into account when making admissions decisions. At a time when the population is growing ever more...more

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Supreme Court Restricts Use of Race in College Admissions; Decision Could Impact Employers as Well

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On June 29, 2023, the United States Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling sharply restricting the use of race in college admissions. The Court’s decision immediately reshaped the landscape of student affirmative action...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

[Webinar] Panel Discussion – The Current Debate Over Affirmative Action: What This Means for Employers - April 5th, 9:30 am PT

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As we await the Supreme Court’s decisions on the Harvard and UNC cases involving the long-held practice of using race as a factor in student admissions policies, affirmative action hangs in the balance and poses questions as...more

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Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Narrows the Application of the Ministerial Exception to Anti-Discrimination Laws

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On March 5, 2021, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) ruled in DeWeese-Boyd v. Gordon College, et. al. that an associate professor at a private, Christian liberal arts college did not constitute a ministerial...more

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The Year Ahead: Litigation Hot Spots at a Glance

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With COVID-19 giving rise to a whole host of new claims ranging from issues surrounding remote work to tuition reimbursement as well as new developments in the area of sexual orientation and gender identity, employers need a...more

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