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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Davis+Gilbert PERKS
Federal Court Vacates Injunction Against Trump Administration DEI Executive Orders
As previously discussed on PERKS, on January 21, 2025, the Trump Administration published Executive Order 14173, which purports to end “Illegal DEI.” In furtherance of that EO, on February 18, 2026,…
Searcy Law Blog
Searcy Denney Celebrates Black History Month with Shareholder Rosalyn “Sia” Baker-Barnes’ Historic Achievement
By Searcy Law
Shareholder Rosalyn “Sia” Baker-Barnes is the First African American Woman to Serve as President of The Florida Bar We are proud to celebrate Searcy Denney Shareholder Rosalyn “Sia” Baker-Barnes making…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
Still No Answers: Seventh Circuit Oral Argument Leaves DEI Questions Unresolved
By By T. Scott Kelly, Nonnie L. Shivers
On January 30, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit heard oral argument in Chicago Women in Trades v. Trump, No. 25-2144, concerning whether the Trump administration…
2Civility Blog
Building an ‘Enduring Legacy’: Q&A with BWLA President Joan Akalaonu
By 2Civility
Joan A. Akalaonu, President of the Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago (Source: Joan A. Akalaonu). The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism works to promote civility and inclusion…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
Fourth Circuit’s Narrow Ruling on Anti-DEI Executive Orders Leaves Employers With Broad Questions
By By T. Scott Kelly, Nonnie L. Shivers
On February 6, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued a narrow ruling in National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education v. Trump, vacating a…
HR Law Watch
DEI Executive Orders Under Fire: Two Major Appellate Court Challenges Spotlight Legal Ambiguity and Uncertainty
By Brian D. Pedrow, Shirley S. Lou-Magnuson, A.C. Estacio-Heilich
Two cases involving challenges to the Trump Administration’s Executive Orders on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are making waves in the federal appellate courts—each raising fundamental questions about the scope…
Regulatory Oversight
Texas and Florida AGs Issue Opinions Ratifying Trump Administration’s Executive Orders Dismantling DEI Policies and Programs
By Troutman Pepper Locke State Attorneys General Team
Recent opinions by the Texas attorney general (AG) and the Florida AG assert that their states’ race- and sex-conscious laws and policies are unconstitutional. The opinions align with President Donald…
Davis+Gilbert PERKS
Appeals Court Upholds Key Provisions of Trump Administration DEI Executive Orders
Last week a federal appeals court permanently vacated a preliminary injunction against provisions of Executive Orders 14151 (“Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing”) and EO 14173 (“Ending Illegal…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
Federal Government Contractors Facing Uneven and Uncertain Subcontracting Risks Relating to DEI
By By: Joseph E. Ashman, Cameron W. Ellis
Federal contractors and grant recipients are operating in a period of unusual transition. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rewrite is advancing through agency deviations while formal rulemaking is set to…
Hall Benefits Law Blog
Major Legal Changes for Employers and Human Resources Departments in 2025
By Anne Hall
Employers and Human Resources (HR) departments have seen major changes in employment law throughout 2025. These rapid changes underscore the need for employers and HR professionals to stay ahead and…