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Supreme Court of the United States Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Students for Fair Admissions v Harvard College

The United States Supreme Court is the highest court of the United States and is charged with interpreting federal law, including the United States Constitution. The Court's docket is largely discretionary... more +
The United States Supreme Court is the highest court of the United States and is charged with interpreting federal law, including the United States Constitution. The Court's docket is largely discretionary with only a limited number of cases granted review each term.  The Court is comprised of one chief justice and eight associate justices, who are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate to hold lifetime positions. less -
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Will DEI Programs Become Extinct Under the Trump Administration?

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In an effort to embrace diversity and inclusion, many employers established Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. The look of these programs varied from company to company; however, many of the programs...more

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The Future of DEI Shareholder Proposals

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Following the death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter protests against racial inequity in 2020, many companies increased their commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), as well as their external...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Out With the Old Compliance Year … In With the New

As 2023 ends, despite the visions of sugar plums dancing in your head, it is a good time to take stock of government initiatives affecting your Affirmative Action practice, the better to get ready for 2024. Many things...more

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Biden Administration Issues Guidance to Universities on Implementing Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ruling

A Department of Education letter and Q&A document outlines lawful ways for universities to promote diverse student bodies. Higher education institutions are urged to “redoubl[e] efforts to recruit and retain” students...more

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action in College Admissions

On Thurs. June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court ruled that race-conscious admissions policies are unconstitutional and invoked the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment, stating that Harvard’s and UNC’s admissions programs...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

NILG’s 2023 Phoenix Conference: Hot Topics from a Hot Place

The NILG Annual Conference is an excellent barometer for what is happening in equal opportunity, affirmative action and Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI). At this year’s Conference, held in Phoenix, the hot (pun intended,...more

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Reviewing Workplace DEI Practices in Light of Students for Fair Admissions Ruling

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On June 29, 2023, the United States Supreme Court found affirmative action in the college admissions programs of two well-known universities to be unconstitutional. Despite the opinion only addressing two specific college...more

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The Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling: 6 Takeaways for Government Contractors

How does the Supreme Court of the United States’ ban on affirmative action in higher education affect government contractors? In short—it doesn’t. Covered federal contractors and subcontractors must continue to comply with...more

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DEI after SCOTUS University Admissions Decision

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With the Supreme Court’s recent consolidated opinion on the affirmative action programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina (UNC) in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard College and...more

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What Impact Will Supreme Court’s “Affirmative Action” Decision Have on Federal Contractor Employers? An 8-Step Plan

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The Supreme Court recently cracked down on the use of “race-conscious” admissions for academic institutions, mostly blocking them from considering race as part of a holistic evaluation of prospective students. What does this...more

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Top Workplace Law Stories You May Have Missed from June 2023

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years — and this past...more

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Rulings Expected Soon on Supreme Court Harvard and UNC Cases That Address Race-Conscious Policies in College Admissions

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Companies have been following with interest the Harvard and UNC cases that address affirmative action in the context of higher education. Both cases were argued before the Supreme Court on October 31, 2022...more

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