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DOJ Issues New Guidance on DEI and Federal Funding Compliance

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi recently issued new guidance aimed at clarifying the current administration’s stance on the permissibility of diversity, equity and inclusion policies and procedures under federal...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Understanding DOJ’s New Guidance on Unlawful Discriminatory Practices

On July 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued a memorandum titled “Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination” (the “Memo”), providing guidance on what diversity, equity,...more

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New “Unlawful Discrimination” Guidance from DOJ Underscores Risks to Federal Grant Recipients

Earlier this year, we addressed a growing sense of confusion and unease among federal contractors relating to shifting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) standards. Specifically, awardees had to take stock of the...more

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Inclusion Without Violation: Navigating the Attorney General's New DEI Guidance

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On July 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), through the Attorney General (AG), issued new guidance directed to all federal agencies, and applicable to federal fund recipients, that diversity, equity, and inclusion...more

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DOJ Issues Sweeping Guidance on "Illegal DEI": Key Legal Risks and Compliance Priorities for Federal Funds Recipients

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On July 29, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued updated guidance setting forth the administration’s position on how federal antidiscrimination laws—including Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and...more

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DOJ Releases Memo Regarding Unlawful Discrimination by Federal Funding Recipients

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On July 29, 2025, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued further guidance regarding the application of federal antidiscrimination laws to programs and initiatives undertaken by recipients of federal funding, in the form of...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

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

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

DOJ Issues Sweeping Memo on DEI Programming: What Education Leaders Need to Know

On July 29, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a sweeping memorandum warning recipients of federal funds — including K-12 schools and higher education institutions — that many diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)...more

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New DOJ Guidance Identifies Unlawful DEI Practices That Could Result in Revocation of Federal Funding

On July 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released new guidance to all federal agencies clarifying what types of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices and policies would be considered illegal...more

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

College Sports Commission Revises Guidance on NIL Deals Involving Collectives

Background - On July 10, 2025, the College Sports Commission (“CSC”) issued initial guidance to Division I athletic directors describing how it would scrutinize college athletes’ NIL deals with associated entities[1] like...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

DOJ Issues Guidance on “Unlawful Discrimination”

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The guidance reflects a key step in the administration’s broader strategy to root out DEI efforts in the private sector....more

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How the Trump Administration’s Stance on DEI Could Impact Your Access to Federal Funding, and Its Ripple Effects

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On July 29, 2025, Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a memorandum to all federal agencies discussing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. More specifically, she outlined how agencies should regulate the activities...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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DOJ Issues Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination

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The US Department of Justice released new guidance for recipients of federal funding on July 29, 2025 intended to “clarif[y] the application of federal antidiscrimination laws to programs or initiatives that may involve...more

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DOJ Announces New Initiative Aimed at Entities Receiving Federal Funds; Specifically Targets Higher Ed

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On May 19, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced via a memo titled “Civil Rights Fraud Initiative” (the Memo) an initiative to use the False Claims Act (FCA) against federal contractors and recipients of federal funds...more

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Client Alert: Title IX, “Gender Ideology,” and Recent Enforcement Activity: What Higher Education Institutions Need to Know

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Recent executive orders, federal guidance, and enforcement activity have made clear that the Trump Administration plans to interpret and apply Title IX in new and different ways. This includes an understanding of sex as an...more

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Department of Education Warns NCAA Schools That NIL Deals May Implicate Title IX Obligations

The U.S. Department of Education warned National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) schools that payments to athletes for the use of their names, images, and likenesses (NIL) implicate the gender equal opportunity...more

Bowditch & Dewey

3-Part Series: Fall Semester Is Underway, Is Your College Up to Date on the Latest Federal Civil Rights Guidance? Part 1

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In this three-part series, we’ll review the latest federal civil rights guidance, including Title VI, ADA and Section 504, and Title IX. Part 1: Take a Close Look at Your Discrimination and Harassment Policies and...more

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How Georgia High Schools Can Navigate the Unanswered Questions of the GHSA's NIL Guidance

Georgia has joined the list of states that allow high school athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL). On October 2, 2023, the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) added a new bylaw and guidance to its...more

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Accommodating Requests From Pregnant and Parenting Students

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With the beginning of a new academic year, many institutions are facing questions from pregnant and parenting students regarding academic adjustments or accommodations due to pregnancy, childbirth, or recovery therefrom....more

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Title IX Protections for Pregnancy after Overturning of Roe v. Wade

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The Biden Administration has recently taken steps through agency guidance, rulemaking and decision-making to highlight protections for students and employees with pregnancy-related conditions, including abortion, under the...more

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OCR Releases Revised Case Processing Manual with New Updates to Complaint Process

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On July 18, 2022, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released its revised Case Processing Manual (CPM), which was last updated in August 2020. The CPM outlines the procedures OCR uses to...more

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Education Department Ceases Enforcement of "Arbitrary and Capricious" Exclusionary Rule

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By a bulletin and letter issued on Aug. 24, 2021, the Biden Administration's U.S. Department of Education announced that it was ceasing enforcement of a highly controversial exclusion of evidence rule that was included in the...more

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OCR provides further guidance on Massachusetts court decision (VRLC)

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In a publication posted last week, we told you about a recent decision from the United States District of Massachusetts, Victim Rights Law Center, et al. v. Cardona, and the potential impact this decision might have on your...more

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OCR Issues Q&A on Title IX Regulations on Sexual Harassment

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Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued new, anticipated guidance concerning the Department’s current regulations related to sexual harassment. The guidance, titled Questions and...more

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