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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Canadian Lawyer Mag
American Bar Association halts diversity and inclusion criteria for US law schools
The requirement will be paused until August 31
Ogletree Deakins Insights
State Attorneys General Point to Ways DEI Programs Can Stay Within Legal Boundaries
Quick Hits The attorneys general of sixteen states signaled to private employers that their DEI programs can remain legal, if designed and implemented correctly under applicable laws. The guidance came…
Fretzin Blog
James Rodgers: Rethinking Workplace Diversity for the Future
In this episode, Steve Fretzin and James Rodgers discuss: Evolution and confusion surrounding DEI in the workplace Human nature’s role in shaping workplace dynamics AI and automation as the next…
The CLS Blue Sky Blog
Morrison & Foerster Discusses FCA Risk to Federal Contractors of Trump’s DEI Certification
By Sandeep N. Nandivada and Andrew R. Turnbull
On January 21, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” (the “Order”), rescinding affirmative action under Executive Order 11246 and other anti-discrimination…
GovCon & Trade
GSA Issues FAR Class Deviations Implementing DEI Requirements
On February 15, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced two new “class deviations” (CDs) making a number of changes to the procurement rules applicable to GSA solicitations and contracts,…
Labor and Employment Law Insights
Decoding the Executive Order on Gender Identity: Key Insights for Private Employers
By Geoff Trotier, Sarah Hamill
In previous legal updates, our team analyzed the recent executive order entitled Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity, which encourages, but does not mandate, that private employers end certain Diversity,…
The CLS Blue Sky Blog
Sidley Discusses the Evolving Corporate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Landscape
By Justin Nowell, Kristen Mitsinikos
Over the past few years, the legal landscape surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”) has undergone significant changes. The landmark SFFA v. Harvard decision prohibiting the use of race‑based considerations…
Israel Global Gateway
President Trump’s DEI Executive Orders: Recent developments for employers to know
By Yael Bailey
Following President Donald Trump’s January 21, 2025 Executive Order (EO) titled, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” recent federal developments may impact how companies approach their review of existing…
San Antonio Employment Law Blog
What is “Illegal DEI”?
Pres. Trump issued an executive Order which forbids "illegal DEI." Executive orders only have binding, legal effect for the Executive branch of the U.S. government. But, EO's often have general…
Constitutional Law Prof Blog
Department of Ed Threatens to Withold Federal Funds for Schools with DEI and More
The U.S. Department of Education issued a "Dear Colleague" letter on Friday that threatens to withhold federal funds from schools that fail to comply with the Trump Administration's view of…