Episode 400: Reopening 9/11 -- A UK Supreme Court Battle Over Truth, Power, and Accountability
NLRB Shifts Enforcement, DOL’s Non-Union Focus, and EEOC’s DEI Crackdown - #WorkforceWednesday® - Employment Law This Week®
Disparate Impact
What Do Federal DEI Crackdowns Mean for Employers? - #WorkforceWednesday® - Employment Law This Week®
The “Disparate” Dilemma in Employment Discrimination Litigation
Electronic Funds Transfers Issues
New Leadership and Priorities for the EEOC - #WorkforceWednesday® - Employment Law This Week®
H-1B Enforcement Tightened, Fertility Benefits Expanded, Gender Identity Protection Setback - #WorkforceWednesday® - Employment Law This Week®
Current Tailwinds in Women’s Health - What Do They Mean for Your Business? – Diagnosing Health Care Video Podcast
State Law Trends, “Captive Audience” Ban Clash, Rhode Island Menopause Law - #WorkforceWednesday® - Employment Law This Week®
New H-1B Visa Fee, EEOC Shutters Disparate Impact Cases, Key Labor Roles Confirmed - #WorkforceWednesday® - Employment Law This Week®
Social Media and Employee Firings: What Employers Need to Know - #WorkforceWednesday® - Employment Law This Week®
A Changing Campus Landscape: What Universities Need to Know
Remote Work and Religion: New Legal Risks for Employers in 2025 - #WorkforceWednesday® - Employment Law This Week®
Executive Order 14281: The End of Fair Lending Law Enforcement Through Use of the Disparate Impact Legal Theory?
Betty, la fea y otras formas de acoso laboral
NLRB Authority in Jeopardy, Pregnant Worker Protections, Non-Compete Order Rescinded, EEOC Right-to-Sue Rule - #WorkforceWednesday® - Employment Law This Week®
Meeting the Moment: How Lawyers Can Unite to Protect Democracy and the Rule of Law - On Record PR
New DOJ Memo Warns Employers: Rethink DEI Programs Now - #WorkforceWednesday® - Employment Law This Week®
Blowing the Whistle: What Employers Should Know About DEI & the False Claims Act
On April 10, 2026, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a nearly $17.1 million settlement with IBM to resolve allegations that IBM engaged in “illegal DEI practices” and violated the False Claims Act by failing to comply...more
For the second straight fiscal year, the White House has proposed to defund and eliminate the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)....more
When people hear the term Title IX, they may think of the law, regulations, or compliance obligations. It can sound reactive or punitive, after harm has occurred. I approach Title IX differently. For me, Title IX is a form of...more
In its 2026 session, the Maryland General Assembly passed several significant pieces of legislation that, if enacted, will impact private employers in Maryland, including one that streamlines the process for bringing civil...more
BLOG OVERVIEW: On April 10, 2026, DOJ announced a $17 million False Claims Act settlement with IBM—the first resolution under the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative—over allegations that IBM's DEI-related employment practices...more
A recent federal jury verdict against BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC highlights the legal risks that can arise when global mobility practices intersect with U.S. anti-discrimination laws. For automotive companies operating U.S....more
As reported by Law360, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has decided to move forward with its $68 million settlement with Colony Ridge Development LLC without seeking court approval or ongoing judicial oversight. The...more
On March 26, 2026, the administration issued Executive Order 14398, “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors” (the “Order” or “EO 14398”), reinforcing Executive Orders issued in January 2025—particularly...more
Sweden’s planned implementation of the EU pay transparency directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970) through amendments to the Swedish Discrimination Act has become uncertain....more
One of the most overlooked developments in 2026 is how enforcement has splintered across federal agencies—each operating independently of HUD’s policy posture....more
On April 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Division announced a $17 million settlement with IBM, marking the first-ever False Claims Act (FCA) settlement under the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative announced in...more
Nearly a year after launching a new Civil Rights Fraud Initiative aimed at diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on 10 April 2026 its first False Claims Act (FCA)...more
On April 23, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order #14280 (EO 14280), “Reinstating Commonsense School Discipline Policies.” This order directs the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Attorney General to issue new...more
On April 6, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Immigrant and Employee Rights Section announced a settlement with an IT staffing firm over allegations that language used in job advertisements reflected a preference...more
On Friday, April 10, 2026, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced a $17 million False Claims Act (“FCA”) settlement with International Business Machines (“IBM”), based on the company’s alleged violations of federal...more
One and done, or are there more to come? The U.S. Department of Justice announced a $17 million settlement with International Business Machines Corporation, resolving allegations that its diversity initiatives violated...more
On April 2, 2026, the National Assembly of Québec assented to Bill 9, An Act respecting the reinforcement of laicity in Québec. While it primarily targets the public sector, it nonetheless contains provisions that apply...more
On April 10, 2026, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) agreed to pay $17,077,043 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act (FCA) by failing...more
On April 10, 2026, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced a $17 million civil False Claims Act (“FCA”) settlement with IBM Corporation. This is the first FCA settlement reached under the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative,...more
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani’s Government Contracts Practice Group highlights the key developments from the past month and their implications for federal contractors. Our team tracks significant decisions, regulatory...more
Quick Hit: A proposed change to the certification required for registration with the System for Award Management (“SAM”), if adopted, will expand the certifications required for entities applying for or receiving grants,...more
The Illinois special education regulations require, as part of a school district’s comprehensive program of special education for students with disabilities, that districts maintain a set of written procedures to implement...more
Key Takeaways - On April 10, 2026, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the first False Claims Act (“FCA”) resolution under the Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, with IBM agreeing to pay...more
Our Labor & Employment and Construction Groups outline how a new Executive Order imposes contract-based restrictions on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices for federal contractors and heightens enforcement risk...more
When considering how patients physically enter a hospital or physician office, state and federal law requires that disability accessibility is implemented in the structure's design and construction. Unbeknownst to many, there...more
