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How DOJ Could Pursue Civil and Criminal Enforcement Actions Against Private-Sector DEI/DEIA Programs

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Our White Collar, Government & Internal Investigations and Labor & Employment Groups examine how the Department of Justice (DOJ) could use civil and criminal actions to enforce diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) Executive...more

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New AG Bondi Redirects Justice Department Priorities (Part I of III)

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In an unprecedented and surprising set of actions, the new Attorney General Bondi issued eleven new, internal directives for the Department of Justice.  The new Directives are available HERE. Immediately after her...more

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Executive Order seeks to impose FCA liability for contractor and grantee DEI programs

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On January 21, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” (EO 14173). In commentary published since then, Hogan Lovells has analyzed various...more

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President Trump’s DEI Certification for Federal Contractors Creates Significant FCA Risk

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...more

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The False Claims Act: Cases to Watch in 2025

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Important False Claims Act cases are slated to be decided in 2025, impacting clients across industries that contract with the government—from healthcare to defense. Additionally, the second Trump Administration released an...more

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Federal Contractors Must Address New Executive Order on DEI to Avoid Liability

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The January 21, 2025 Executive Order (EO), titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination And Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” was released and carries significant implications for federal contractors. Some of the implications for...more

DLA Piper

President Trump’s Executive Orders suggest new targets for False Claims Act enforcement

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On February 21, 2025, the federal district court in Maryland issued a preliminary injunction in a case brought by the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education, among others. The case challenges the...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

The Squeeze is the Juice – Utilization of The False Claims Act in the DEI/Government Contracting Executive Order 

On January 21, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order (“EO”) purporting to “End[ ] Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.” This wide ranging EO contains several provisions directly affecting...more

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President Trump Issues Executive Order Targeting Policies and Practices Designed to Ensure Equal Opportunity

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On January 21, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order entitled Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity (the “Executive Order”), which eradicates the federal government’s diversity, equity...more

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Management Alert: Trump Executive Order Eliminates Federal Contractor Affirmative Action Requirements and Creates New DEI...

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On January 21, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order entitled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.” ...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Goodbye Affirmative Action Plan? President Trump Revokes Long-Standing Federal Contractor and Grantee Practices and Targets...

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On January 21, the President issued an Executive Order with significant impact for Federal contractors and grantees. The EO upsets settled rules related to affirmative action plans and Department of Labor enforcement...more

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Forecast: February 2022 Edition

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Welcome to FP Forecast, a monthly outlook featuring Fisher Phillips thought leaders providing their insights into what employers can expect in 2022 and beyond. By following along each month, you’ll be in the best position to...more

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