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Ogletree Deakins Insights
Beltway Buzz, August 21, 2026
Third Republican Officially Joins NLRB. On August 17, 2026, James R. Macy was sworn in as a member of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for a term that will…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
OMB Extends Disability Self-ID Form for Covered Federal Contractors to July 2029
By By: Janet Q. Lewis, Zachary V. Zagger
Quick Hits The Office of Management and Budget (OMB), through the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), has renewed Form CC-305, which invites applicants and employees of covered contractors…
Government Enforcement, Compliance & Investigations Report
Government Enforcement, Compliance & Investigations Webinar Series: Anti-Discrimination Enforcement Under the False Claims Act
By Kip Randall
On August 4, I spoke with Cormac Connor, Todd Gee, Michael Schrier, and Julia Kopcienski for the latest edition of Husch Blackwell's Government Enforcement, Compliance & Investigations webinar series. The…
HR Law Watch
Two Recent Court Decisions Shape the Trump Administration’s DEI Executive Orders
By Shirley S. Lou-Magnuson, Ryan B. Ricketts
Two recent court developments underscore that challenges to the Trump Administration’s Executive Orders addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) are far from over. In one case, a federal court in…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
Court Stops USDA From Enforcing Funding Conditions Tied to DEI, Women’s Sports
By By T. Scott Kelly, Nonnie L. Shivers
Quick Hits On June 5, 2026, the federal district court granted a preliminary injunction requested by twenty states and Washington, D.C., which are challenging the USDA’s conditions requiring funding recipients…
Agricultural Law & Rural Practice | Solo Small Firm & General Practice Section
New Rules for Government Contractors: Compliance Changes for the Construction Industry
Significant changes to federal contracting rules are reshaping how businesses interact with the U.S. government, particularly when it comes to compliance, workforce policies, and pricing strategies. These changes stem…
Fintechnically Speaking
White House Executive Orders on Restoring Integrity to America’s Financial System and Integrating Financial Technology Innovation into Regulatory Frameworks
On May 19, 2026, President Trump signed two Executive Orders that will significantly impact the regulatory landscape for financial institutions, fintech companies, and market participants across the United States. This…
Construction Law Insights
Executive Order 14398 Further Expands DEI-Related Compliance Obligations for Federal Contractors
By Patrick White, Matthew K. Grashoff, Matthew Wagner, Sera Martin
On March 26, 2026, the President issued Executive Order 14398, “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors” (the “Order” or “EO 14398”). The Order buttresses Executive Order 14173, “Ending Illegal Discrimination…
Eye on Enforcement
No Contract for You: The Administration’s Newest Playbook for Policing Contractor DEI
By Giovanni Giarratana, Gavin Bell
In a recent blog post, Bradley discussed increased False Claims Act (FCA) enforcement by the Department of Justice (DOJ) aimed at curbing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in the…
Quirky Questions
One Year In: What We Know About The EEOC’s Approach to Employer DEI Programs
By Nisha Verma, Michelle Haynes
Following his inauguration in January 2025, President Trump signed a flurry of executive orders affecting diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) policies across the public and private sector. Particularly concerning for…