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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Inside Jobs
Justice Department Establishes Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, Using False Claims Act to Target DEI
By Peter B. Hutt II, Lindsay Burke, Aaron Lewis, Krysten Rosen Moller, Matthew Dunn, Terra White Fulham, Jason P. Criss, Jocelyn Walcott
On May 19, 2025, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memorandum establishing a DOJ Civil Rights Fraud Initiative. The Initiative will use the False Claims Act (“FCA”) to “investigate and .…
Inside Government Contracts
Justice Department Establishes Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, Using False Claims Act to Target DEI
By Peter B. Hutt II, Lindsay Burke, Aaron Lewis, Krysten Rosen Moller, Matthew Dunn, Terra White Fulham, Jason P. Criss, Jocelyn Walcott
On May 19, 2025, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memorandum establishing a DOJ Civil Rights Fraud Initiative. The Initiative will use the False Claims Act (“FCA”) to “investigate…
Government Contracts Law
Through the Looking Glass: Shifting DEI Standards Expose Contractors to False Claims Act Risk
By Matt Wright, Alex Major, Franklin Turner
"Beware the Jabberwock, my son! The jaws that bite! The claws that catch!” - Lewis Carroll: “Jabberwocky,” Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There (1872) There is a growing…
Ohio Employer Law Blog
DEI-washing
Verizon just made headlines — by eliminating its entire DEI program. In a memo to the FCC, the company announced sweeping changes: NO DEI roles or departmentsNO DEI references in…
Levy Employment Law Blog
End of the Rooney Rule? EEOC Chair’s Memo Flags Standard DEI Initiatives as Potentially Discriminatory
By Tracey Levy
Even without a quorum, EEOC Acting Chair Andrea Lucas is working to reshape policy to align with the new administration. A “technical assistance” memo on “DEI-Related Discrimination” issued by Acting…
Regulatory Oversight
The False Claims Act Enters the School Zone
By Abigail Hazlett, Michael A. Schwartz, Allison O'Neil, Ryan DiSantis, Colleen O'Connor, Isabela Herlihy, Christine MacGregor, Kara Kelleher
On May 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the launch of a Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, which will use the False Claims Act (FCA) as a basis…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
From Pride to Parity: Legal Guardrails for Managing DEI Events and Celebrations
By By T. Scott Kelly, Nonnie L. Shivers
Quick Hits Some companies are reconsidering and even cancelling cultural celebrations, acknowledgements, and activities, such as Pride Month activities, in response to increased scrutiny from the new administration. Employers should…
PrawfsBlawg
Universality, again
Main Wednesday, May 21, 2025Universality, againJudge Howell issued an order clarifying that a piece of the Perkins Coie injunction--prohibiting the EEOC from investigating law firms for DEI policies--applies only to…
Canadian Lawyer Mag
Law school hurdles for Black students start before entrance exams, says non-profit founder
JD Bridges tackles barriers by covering LSAT costs and connecting students with mentors
HR Defense
The Trump Administration Targets Disparate Impact Discrimination Liability: What Employers Need to Know
As we have previously reported, an early focus of the second Trump administration has been to oppose and dismantle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, both in the federal government…