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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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The Federal Government Contracts & Procurement Blog
Second Settlement Under the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Highlights Increased False Claims Act Scrutiny of Federal Contractors’ DEI-Related Practices
On August 25, 2026, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced a $21.5 million civil False Claim Act (“FCA”) settlement with the large professional services (consulting) firm, Deloitte LLP (“Deloitte”).[1] The…
Furia Rubel Blog
The New Reality of Law Firm Risk
By Leslie
August 2026The New Reality of Law Firm Risk Estimated listening time: 12 minutes Law firms advise clients how to manage crises, but in the past five years, they have increasingly…
Inside the False Claims Act
Deloitte DEI Settlement Highlights False Claims Act Risk at Both Federal and State Levels
By Richard Arnholt, Tim K. Garrett
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on August 25 that Deloitte has agreed to pay $21.5 million to resolve allegations that certain diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices discriminated…
GovCon & Trade
Deloitte DEI Settlement Highlights False Claims Act Risk at Both Federal and State Levels
By Richard Arnholt, Tim K. Garrett
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on August 25 that Deloitte has agreed to pay $21.5 million to resolve allegations that certain diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices discriminated…
HR Law Talk
Deloitte DEI Settlement Highlights False Claims Act Risk at Both Federal and State Levels
By Richard Arnholt, Tim K. Garrett
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on August 25 that Deloitte has agreed to pay $21.5 million to resolve allegations that certain diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices discriminated…
The D&O Diary
Deloitte to Pay $21.5 Million to Settle DOJ Anti-DEI False Claims Act Allegations
In the latest settlement in connection with the current Trump administration’s anti-DEI efforts, the audit and consulting firm Deloitte has agreed to pay $21.5 million to settle Department of Justice…
Broadcast Law Blog
FCC Announces EEO Audit of 400 Stations – All Broadcasters Should Review the Requirements to Be Prepared for the Next EEO Review
On Friday, the FCC released its first EEO audit notice for 2026 – and the second to feature questions introduced last year to look for evidence of “invidious DEI” programs…
2Civility Blog
Commission on Professionalism Welcomes 90 First-Generation Law Students to Annual Jumpstart Orientation, a Pre-Law School Preparation Program
By 2Civility
From August 4 – 6, 2026, the Commission on Professionalism was thrilled to once again coordinate the annual Jumpstart Orientation, a pre-law school preparation program designed to support first-generation students at Illinois law…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
Federal Court Vacates DEI Conditions, Compliance Certification Connected to HHS, HUD Grants
By Nonnie L. Shivers, Cameron W. Ellis, Publisher, Zachary V. Zagger
Quick Hits A federal court in Rhode Island vacated grant conditions imposed on nonprofit organizations serving unhoused individuals and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault that required certification of…
Ohio Employer Law Blog
This is why DEI matters
"Do not touch my new driver." That's the tagline from a misogynistic ad that Good Good Golf and Callaway Golf posted — and then, only after the backlash, deleted. Someone…