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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Government Contracts Navigator
Debarment or Suspension Based on a DEI Program? Let’s Think It Through
Dominique L. Casimir ● Suspension and debarment are powerful administrative tools that the Government uses to exclude from federal contracting entities that are not “presently responsible.” These exclusions can be…
Inside Jobs
EEOC’s New National Enforcement Plan Signals Shift Toward Intentional Discrimination and DEI Enforcement
By Lindsay Burke, Evan Parness, Carolyn Rashby, Alex Thomson
On June 4, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) approved its National Enforcement Plan (“NEP”) for FY2025 – FY2029, rescinding and replacing the agency’s FY2024 – FY2028 Strategic Enforcement…
The FCA Insider
How Federally Funded Organizations Should Prepare for OMB Proposed Overhaul of Grants Oversight, DEI Bans, Easier Terminations
By John S. Moran, Sarah Wake, Edwin O. Childs, Jack White, Jason M. Vespoli, John Sullivan, Sophie Marsh
As part of the Trump administration’s efforts to implement a broad range of executive orders targeting diversity programs and other policy priorities in federal grantmaking, OMB published a proposed rule…
Subject to Inquiry
How Federally Funded Organizations Should Prepare for OMB Proposed Overhaul of Grants Oversight, DEI Bans, Easier Terminations
By John S. Moran, Sarah Wake, Edwin O. Childs, Jack White, Jason M. Vespoli, Sophie Marsh, John Sullivan
Key Takeaways The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed sweeping revisions to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards that, among other changes, would…
The Employer Handbook Blog
The EEOC Just Told Employers Which Cases It’s Coming After. DEI Programs Made the List. What Else Did Too?
The EEOC approved a new National Enforcement Plan last week, and for the first time in recent memory ever, the agency has put DEI programs, religious accommodations, and national origin…
Original Jurisdiction
Judicial Notice (06.07.26): One Angry Judge
By David Lat
Former National Security Advisor John Bolton, leaving federal court on October 17, 2025 (photo by Alex Kent via Getty Images).This week’s Judicial Notice is sponsored byWith a presence in over…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
EEOC Issues New National Enforcement Plan for FY2025–FY2029
By Publisher, T. Scott Kelly, Zachary V. Zagger
Quick Hits The EEOC approved a new National Enforcement Plan that rescinds and replaces the Biden-era Strategic Enforcement Plan (FY2024-FY2028). The plan represents a formal reorientation of the EEOC’s enforcement…
Employment Law Lookout
Same Agency, New Targets: What the EEOC’s New National Enforcement Plan Really Means for Employers
By: Samantha L. Brooks, Christopher J. DeGroff, and Andrew L. Scroggins Seyfarth Synopsis: In a critical development, the EEOC has officially replaced its Strategic Enforcement Plan (SEP) for Fiscal Years 2024–2028 with a…
The Contractor's Perspective
Understanding FAR 52.222-90 “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors” — Federal Agencies Incorporating New DEI Clause into Government Contracts
By Samuel Jack, Michael Schrier
Government contractors, if they have not seen it already, are likely to begin seeing FAR 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors, in solicitations, contracts, and subcontract flowdowns. After Executive…
SCC Blog
Call for Submissions | Society for Dignity Law and DEI Policy (SDLDP), WBNUJS Triannual Newsletter (Vol. I, Issue I) Invites Submissions
About the Society The Society for Dignity Law and DEI Policy (SDLDP), WBNUJS is a student-led academic and policy society dedicated to fostering meaningful engagement with issues of dignity, diversity,…