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With Executive Order, President Trump Aims To Reshape College Sports

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This alert was developed with significant assistance and input from Lo Davis, Executive Director of Cavalier Futures Marketing Inc. On July 24, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “Saving College...more

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Federal Health Law Enforcement in 2025

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Much has been written about the healthcare policy changes implemented by the 2025 Trump administration. President Trump has issued numerous Executive Orders that establish new policies and rescind actions taken by previous...more

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DOJ Releases Memo on Discrimination by Funding Recipients

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Late last month, the Department of Justice (DOJ) released a memorandum emphasizing that discrimination by recipients of federal funds will no longer be tolerated. Notably, this memo introduces the concept of "Unlawful Proxy...more

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DOJ Clarifies Administration’s Stance on What Constitutes “Illegal DEI”

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On July 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released a memorandum titled “Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination” (the Memorandum) that provides clarity on what the...more

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EPA Issues New Criminal Prosecution Referral Policy Amid Overcriminalization Debate

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On May 9, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order No. 14294, “Fighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations” (EO) with the asserted aim of easing the regulatory burden on "everyday" citizens. ...more

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DOJ Issues Memo: Discrimination Risks for Educational and Other Tax-Exempt Institutions

Last week (July 30th), the Department of Justice (DOJ) released long-awaited guidance regarding DEI programs in educational institutions and the application of federal anti-discrimination laws to recipients of federal funds....more

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16 States Challenge Gender-Affirming Care EO as DOJ Scrutinizes Hospitals, Doctors, and Pharma Manufacturers

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On August 1, 2025, 16 state attorneys general filed a complaint in federal court in Massachusetts against the US administration seeking a declaratory judgment that President Trump’s January 28, 2025 Executive Order 14187,...more

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DOJ Provides Insight Into Unlawful Discriminatory Practices, Highlighting Enforcement Risks for Federal Funding Recipients

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On July 29, 2025, Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a memorandum offering specific examples of what the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) considers to be unlawful discriminatory policies and practices under federal civil...more

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The DOJ’s New DEI Guidance: What It Means for Businesses, Contractors, and Whistleblowers

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Since returning to office in January 2025, President Donald Trump has made scrutinizing DEI programs a central policy priority, including through the following pronouncements...more

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U.S. Attorney General Issues New Guidance on DEI Programs and Policies

On July 29, 2025, the U.S. Attorney General issued a memorandum that “clarifies the application of federal antidiscrimination laws to programs or initiatives that may involve discriminatory practices, including those labeled...more

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Trump Executive Order Aligns with NCAA Policy Positions Post-House Settlement

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On July 24, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14322: Saving College Sports, which is largely focused on the state of NCAA Division I college sports and which aligns closely with positions taken by the NCAA. ...more

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Attorney General Memo to Federal Agencies Provides Further Insight Into “Illegal” DEI Programs

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On July 29, 2025, Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a memorandum to all federal agencies entitled, “Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination.” The memorandum restates the administration’s...more

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DOJ Doubles Down on DEI and Antidiscrimination Obligations for Recipients of Federal Funds

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The U.S. Department of Justice recently issued a memorandum providing additional clarity and guidance on DEI-related programs and policies. The memo emphasizes that federally funded entities may not make decisions—such as...more

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Beltway Buzz - August 2025

The Beltway Buzz™ is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business....more

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The DOJ Issues Its Interpretation of “Illegal DEI”

The U.S. Department of Justice issued a memorandum to all Federal Agencies providing guidance clarifying the application of Federal discrimination law to DEI programs and offering best practices for program compliance. The...more

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The Department of Justice’s Latest Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination

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Following President Donald Trump’s issuance in January 2025 of the “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” executive order, which sought to curb “illegal” diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)...more

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What the Sensitive Data Rule means for “bulk data” and National Security compliance

As of July 9, the U.S. Department of Justice has begun full enforcement of a sweeping new data regulation known as the Sensitive Data Rule, or “SDR.” Implemented under President Biden’s Executive Order 14117, the SDR marks a...more

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DOJ Issues New Guidance for Federal Funding Recipients Regarding Unlawful Discrimination in DEI Programs

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From its inception, the new Trump Administration issued executive orders that were critical of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs. For example, as we previously addressed, Executive Order 14173 prohibited...more

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FCPA Compliance Post-February 2025: No Time to Relax

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Less than one month following President Donald Trump’s January 20, 2025 inauguration, on February 10, 2025, the White House issued an order pausing FCPA enforcement actions (e.g., new investigations and ongoing enforcement...more

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DOJ Enforcement Under the National Security Division’s Data Security Program

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Protecting sensitive data has never been more important. In a globalized world of advanced cyber threats, sophisticated espionage techniques, and external data monetization, increased security is crucial to safeguard...more

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DOJ Civil Division’s New Enforcement Priorities Include Targeting DEI

On June 11, 2025, Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate issued a memorandum entitled Civil Division Enforcement Priorities (the “Memorandum”), outlining five areas of focus for Department of Justice (“DOJ”) Civil Division...more

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Trump Signs Executive Order Titled “SAVING COLLEGE SPORTS.” What Does This Mean?

President Trump signed an executive order titled “Saving College Sports,” on July 24, 2025. The order, which has been the subject of speculation for weeks, is presented as a response to the rapidly evolving and increasing...more

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DOJ and FTC Host Second Session on Structural and Regulatory Impediments to Drug Competition

On July 24, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) convened the second of three public listening sessions aimed at identifying barriers to drug price competition in the U.S....more

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Uncertainty Ahead: What the Trump Administration's New FCPA Enforcement Priorities Mean for Compliance

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By now, most corporate compliance and ethics officers are aware of the Trump administration’s shift in priorities. Specifically, the shifts in Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement....more

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CFTC Issues Guidance for Referrals of Criminal Regulatory Offenses to DOJ

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On July 9, 2025, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued an advisory describing its plan to address criminally liable regulatory offenses in accordance with Executive Order 14294, Fighting Overcriminalization...more

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