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Impact of new Trump order targeting disparate impact liability

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In his administration’s continued quest to “encourage meritocracy and a colorblind society” and oppose “race-or sex-based favoritism,” President Trump issued a new executive order on April 23, 2025, titled “Restoring Equality...more

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Disappearing Act: Latest Executive Order Takes Aim at Disparate Impact Liability

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On April 23, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at eliminating enforcement of “disparate impact” discrimination claims, asserting that the disparate impact liability theory—used by courts for over five...more

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ESG Update: Corporate Directors May Be Obligated to Assess Political Risk

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Right now, much about the world is uncertain. Risks posed by political changes dominate the headlines and also weigh heavily on many decisions made by corporations, their advisors, and their stakeholders....more

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Trump DEI Executive Order Signals Risks of False Claims Act Liability for Government Contractors and Grantees

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Among the many issues raised by President Trump’s Executive Order (EO) 14173 (“Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity”) targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs is the prospect...more

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Tennessee Governor Signs into Law First-of-its-Kind Bill Addressing AI Misappropriation of Voices, Images, and Songs

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Beginning July 1, 2024, Tennessee musicians and artists will have an additional layer of protection for their voices and songs from generative AI cloning models and services that enable human impersonation and create...more

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Arizona COVID-19 Update: Pandemic Liability Shield Legislation Awaits Governor’s Signature

During his January 2021 State of the State address, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey called for “COVID liability protection, so that a statewide emergency doesn’t line the pockets of trial attorneys with frivolous lawsuits.” On...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

New Developments in the World of Section 230

Nick Mooney and Joseph Schaeffer, Spilman Technology Law Practice Group Chairs, discuss proposed amendments from the Department of Justice, a recent statement from Justice Thomas on the Supreme Court’s “shadow docket,” and a...more

Dickinson Wright

Governor Whitmer Signs COVID-19 Legislation Applicable to All Employers

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In the aftermath of the Michigan Supreme Court’s recent ruling that Governor Whitmer did not have legal authority to issue her Executive Orders, the Michigan Legislature and the Governor’s office have reached an agreement on...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Gov. Cooper Signs Bill Limiting business Liability For COVID-19 Claims

Right before the July 4 holiday, Gov. Roy Cooper (D) signed into law legislation that will limit North Carolina businesses’ liability for claims related to COVID-19. The legislation adds an Article 8 to Chapter 99E of the...more

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NY Residential Cooperative Corporations and Condominium Associations — Left Out of Protections under Governor Cuomo’s E. O. 202.38...

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Seyfarth Synopsis: New York residential rental building owners, cooperative corporations and condominium associations and their managing agents are left out of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s June 6 Executive Order 202.38 which among...more

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Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order grants commercial building owners and retail store owners the ability to conduct temperature...

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As New York enters a new phase of the COVID-19 pandemic and New York businesses are beginning to reopen, New York is taking steps and providing tools to employers in an attempt to mitigate further spread of COVID-19....more

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The Implications of Trump's Executive Order and Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act

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Last week, President Trump signed an Executive Order targeting social media companies and the liability protections afforded to them under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (Section 230). The Order directs the...more

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Georgia Order Limits Liability of Healthcare Institution Staff During COVID-19 State of Emergency

In an effort to provide healthcare institutions and medical facilities “additional flexibility,” Georgia Governor, Brian P. Kemp, issued a new Executive Order limiting the liability of employees, staff, and contractors of...more

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To BE or not to BE a GMO (UPDATED)

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On June 11, 2019, President Trump signed an executive order directing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to ease rules for...more

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