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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

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10 Disclosure Considerations for Public Companies Given Trump’s and DOJ’s Outlook on “Illegal DEI”

As we previously explained, Trump issued a handful of executive orders aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”) programs and policies within the federal government and encouraged the private sector...more

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Changes Expected as Trump Administration Continues to Take Shape

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As Washington prepares for new leadership in January 2025, significant policy changes appear on the horizon. The incoming administration’s agenda suggests a substantial shift in US economic and regulatory priorities, with...more

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The Learned Concierge - March 2024, Vol. 6

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The Learned Concierge - Welcome to your monthly legal insights on the trends impacting the Retail, Hospitality, and Food & Beverage Industries....more

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Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Decision Resulting in Shifts in IE&D Programs in the Workplace

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Only a few months after the U.S. Supreme Court issued its historic decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College, which prohibited affirmative action in higher education, workplace...more

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DEI Under Scrutiny, Part I: Increased Challenges to DEI Programming Give Employers a Reason to Perform Risk Assessments

This article is the first part of Ogletree Deakins’ series, “DEI Under Scrutiny,” which examines the evolving employment law landscape for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the United States....more

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Caution Advised: Use of DEI Performance Goals in Incentive Compensation

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Recent court decisions have ruled that certain race-based college admissions programs violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. While these decisions do not apply directly to...more

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What’s Next for Diversity Shareholder Proposals? A Look at Recent Trends

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Following the death of George Floyd and mass protests against racial inequity in 2020 culminating years of slowly building stakeholder pressure on various aspects of diversity, many companies expressed their commitment to...more

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ArentFox Schiff Issues the First Global Definitive Legal Guide for Industries Navigating AI

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Artificial intelligence promises to transform the way we live and work and its impact will undoubtedly stretch to every business sector across the globe. This next generation of technology brings exciting possibilities and...more

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The Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling: A Shift in How Private Employers Approach DEI?

The Supreme Court of the United States’ recent decision to strike down affirmative action admissions policies in higher education is having significant indirect consequences for private employers and their diversity, equity,...more

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Employment Law in an ESG World: The Activision Blizzard Story

Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) principles are becoming increasingly prominent tools for managing risk and creating value in the corporate world. ESG-focused decision making can define business priorities that...more

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Potential Private Sector Implications of the Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in the cases Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. University of North Carolina upended prior...more

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Policy Matters Newsletter - March 2023

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Biden Officially Nominates Su To Replace Marty Walsh. This week, President Biden officially announced the nomination of Julie Su to replace Marty Walsh atop the Department of Labor. We have had numerous occasions to discuss...more

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Foley Manufacturing Update - October 2022

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Key Developments - The most recent article in Foley & Lardner’s Supply Chain Disruption Series shared a number of key takeaways pertaining to accurate and compliant regulatory disclosures in areas including COVID-19...more

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Do Your ESG Disclosures Need Leveling Up? Leading Video Game Company Faces SEC Investigation into Its Harassment and...

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Recent activity by two federal regulators underscores an increasingly obvious reality: when a company is confronted with harassment and discrimination complaints, government agencies will scrutinize its response and may bring...more

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