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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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The Employer Report
The Next Stage in Enforcement Escalation: DOJ’s First DEI-Related FCA Settlement
By Caroline Burnett, Elizabeth Ebersole, Susan F. Eandi, Kimberly Franko
Since our April 6 blog, Why the New DEI Executive Order Matters for Federal Contractors—and Signals Broader Risk for All US Employers, where we highlighted how the latest Executive Order…
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…
Government Contracts Law
Everything Everywhere All at Once: The Contractor DEI Clause Hits HR, Supply Chains, Invoices, and Subcontracts
By Alex Major, Franklin Turner
Federal contractors looking for the “DEI issue” in FAR 52.222-90 may be looking in the wrong place. Yes, the clause is about what Executive Order 14398 calls “racially discriminatory DEI…
GovCon & Trade
FAR Council Moves Quickly on DEI Executive Order, Which Has Already Been Challenged in District Court
By Audrey Anderson, Richard Arnholt, Denise Barnes
On April 17, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council issued guidance implementing Executive Order (EO or Order) 14398, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors, less than 30 days after the…
Government Contractor Compliance & Regulatory Update
Trump Order Prohibiting Contractors’ “Racially Discriminatory DEI Activities” Challenged in Federal Lawsuit
By Guy Brenner, Rachel Edelson
Quick Hit: A complaint has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, contending that President Trump’s recent Executive Order (the “Order”) barring contractors from engaging…
Government Contractor Compliance & Regulatory Update
FAR Council’s PRA Request for New Contractor Anti-DEI Requirement Raises Speculation About Annual Information Collection
By Guy Brenner, Rachel Edelson
Quick Hit: On April 17, 2026, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (the “FAR Council”) submitted a justification pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act (“PRA”), seeking emergency clearance from the Office…
Government Contractor Compliance & Regulatory Update
FAR Council Begins Rapid Implementation of New Contractor DEI Restrictions to New and Existing Contracts
By Guy Brenner, Rachel Edelson
Quick Hit: On April 17, 2026, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (the “FAR Council”) commenced implementation of Executive Order 14398 (“the Order”). In its memorandum issued to government acquisition and…
Government Contracts Navigator
New Suit Seeks to Enjoin EO 14398: Implications for Government Contractors
Dominique L. Casimir and Shane M. Hannon ● Less than one month after the issuance of Executive Order 14398 (“EO 14398”), “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors,” a coalition of academic and contractor…
Inside the False Claims Act
Takeaways from IBM’s DEI Settlement
I provided insight for Law360 on the government’s recent settlement with IBM to settle allegations into the company’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices. The IBM deal is the first…
Gov Con Employment Exchange
FAR Council Accelerates Implementation of Executive Order 14398 With Instructions to Agencies
By Laura A. Mitchell, Scott M. Pechaitis, Samia M. Kirmani
Federal contractors have new insight into how the government may implement and enforce Executive Order (EO) 14398, which aims to prevent federal contractors and subcontractors from engaging in discriminatory diversity,…