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DOJ Announces New Initiative Aimed at Entities Receiving Federal Funds; Specifically Targets Higher Ed

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On May 19, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced via a memo titled “Civil Rights Fraud Initiative” (the Memo) an initiative to use the False Claims Act (FCA) against federal contractors and recipients of federal funds...more

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DOJ Announces Civil Rights Fraud Initiative: Department Will Seek To Use The False Claims Act To Enforce Civil Rights Laws Against...

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On May 19, 2025, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced a new Civil Rights Fraud Initiative within the Department of Justice to “utilize the False Claims Act to investigate and, as appropriate, pursue claims against...more

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Employee Complaint Rights: Update on Executive Order 13496 Compliance

Executive Order (E.O.) 13496, signed on January 30, 2009, mandates that certain government contractors and subcontractors post notices informing their employees of their rights under federal labor laws. ...more

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10 Critical Facts for Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Contractors Facing Suspension or Debarment

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The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), is cracking down on procurement fraud and contract fraud. It has recently issued multiple referrals for suspension or debarment, and it is targeting not only prime vendors, but...more

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DOJ Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Signals Expansive Enforcement Threat for Employers Receiving Federal Funds

On May 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) launched its Civil Rights Fraud Initiative. This is a coordinated enforcement effort aimed at using the False Claims Act (FCA) to investigate and, where appropriate,...more

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Department of Justice Launches “Civil Rights Fraud Initiative” to Target DEI Through False Claims Act

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On Monday, May 19, 2025, Department of Justice (“DOJ”) Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memorandum establishing the “Civil Rights Fraud Initiative” (the “Memorandum”), in the latest signal that DOJ intends to...more

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And Just Like That …. the EEO-1 Reporting Portal is Open: 5 Quick Tips for Employers

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The EEO-1 reporting portal just opened yesterday and the turn-around time is quick: this year employers only have until June 24 to submit their data. Private employers with at least 100 employees and federal contractors with...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

New GAO Decision Highlights Effective OCI Identification and Mitigation Practices

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Federal contractors need to be proactive about detecting and neutralizing or mitigating Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI). The FAR’s OCI provisions (currently found at FAR Subpart 9.5) promote the fairness and...more

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DOJ announces Civil Rights Fraud Initiative

Feds continue to focus on contractors’ DEI programs. Deputy U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a Memorandum on May 19 advising recipients of federal funds that the federal government intends to vigorously enforce...more

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DOJ Announces New Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Targeting DEI

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Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memo on May 19, 2025, announcing the DOJ’s establishment of the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative. The initiative will “utilize the False Claims Act to investigate and, as...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Buy-Side M&A Playbook: The Term Sheet - Defining Your Aerospace & Defense Deal

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This article is part of Fenwick's "Buy-Side M&A Playbook" series, published as part of the Silicon Valley Defense Group's Industry Collaboration Toolkit....more

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EEOC Opens 2024 EEO-1 Reporting Platform With Hard Filing Deadline on June 24, 2025

On May 20, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) opened the 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection filing platform with a hard deadline for all filings of 11:00 p.m. (EDT) on June 24, 2025....more

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Raising the bar – Changes to mandatory and discretionary exclusions under the Procurement Act 2023

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The Procurement Act 2023 (the "Act") introduces a more expansive and centralised exclusion regime. For compliance professionals, the implications are significant: exclusion can now arise from a broader range of conduct –...more

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Bid Protest Minute – Protest Underscores Importance of Prejudice, Past Performance Requirements, and Protest Timing

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On May 7, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) dismissed a protest challenging the terms of a solicitation for being unduly restrictive. The protest highlights three important considerations that contractors should...more

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DOJ Formalizes Plan to Use False Claims Act to Enforce “Civil Rights Fraud”

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Key Takeaways: - The U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced the creation of a new initiative focused on using the False Claims Act (“FCA”) to pursue “Civil Rights Fraud.” - DOJ warned FCA claims could arise when a...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Launch of the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative

Shortly after taking office, President Trump signed the executive order titled, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity. As discussed previously, that order, among other things, directed the...more

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DOJ Announces Initiative to Use False Claims Act to Investigate DEI Practices

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On May 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Deputy Attorney General announced its new Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, which aims to use the False Claims Act (FCA) to investigate and pursue claims against entities...more

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UK Concludes Free Trade Agreement with India Offering Significant Opportunities

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On 6 May 2025, India and the United Kingdom (“UK”) concluded a free trade agreement (“FTA”) after three years of negotiations. The FTA primarily aims to cut tariffs, boost market access for goods and services, ease customs...more

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Federal Procurement Challenges for Native Contractors

On April 9, 2025, the Center for Indian Country Development published an interesting report on the impact of contract consolidation/bundling by the federal government on Native-owned government contractors. In Executive...more

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani

April 2025 Government Contracts Legal Update and Podcast

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani presents the latest insights from our Government Contracts group, offering a comprehensive overview of recent significant decisions, regulatory changes, and essential updates for businesses...more

Proskauer - Law and the Workplace

Justice Department Launches Initiative Targeting Contractors’ and Grantees’ DEI Programs, Anti-Semitism, and Transgender Policies

On May 19, 2025, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memorandum (the “Memorandum”) establishing the Department of Justice’s “Civil Rights Fraud Initiative” (the “Initiative”). The program “will utilize the False...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

False Claims Act Insights - How Payment Suspensions Can Impact FCA Litigation

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Host Jonathan Porter welcomes to the show Husch Blackwell partner Bryan Nowicki, a Madison-based member of the firm’s Healthcare group, to discuss payment suspensions involving the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...more

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Trump Administration Announces False Claims Act Investigation Into Harvard

On May 15, 2025, the New York Times reported that the Trump Administration has opened a False Claims Act (“FCA”) investigation into Harvard University’s admissions procedures. Michael C. Bender & Michael S. Schmidt, Trump...more

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Industrials Regulatory News and Trends - May 2025 #2

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Welcome to Industrials Regulatory News and Trends. In this regular bulletin, DLA Piper lawyers provide concise updates on key developments in the industrials sector to help you navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and...more

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Court Denies Plaintiff’s Motion to Remand Shipyard Case to State Court

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Jurisdiction:  Louisiana Eastern District Court - Plaintiff Nolan J. LeBoeuf worked at the Avondale Shipyard in Westwego, La. for several years during the 1970s and 1980s. He also frequently visited coworkers on his days off...more

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