The Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Opinion Continues To Spawn Challenges to DEI Programs -
Businesses can expect continued challenges to DEI programs, as emboldened opponents to these programs seek to expand the reach...more
12/15/2023
/ Climate Change ,
Corporate Governance ,
Corporate Social Responsibility ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Diversity ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
EU ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Reporting Requirements ,
SCOTUS ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Litigation ,
Securities Regulation ,
Students for Fair Admissions v Harvard College ,
Students for Fair Admissions v University of North Carolina ,
Sustainability ,
Sustainable Business Practices
Key Points -
- In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions, challenges to DEI initiatives have focused on programs that facially appear to provide a zero-sum advantage based on protected...more
12/13/2023
/ Affirmative Action ,
Class Action ,
College Admissions ,
Diversity ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Educational Institutions ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
LGBTQ ,
NASCAR ,
SCOTUS ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Litigation ,
Students for Fair Admissions v Harvard College ,
Students for Fair Admissions v University of North Carolina
On May 18, 2020, Skadden and Marsh cohosted a webinar addressing litigation, exposure and insurance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The panelists were Marcie Lape, Skadden litigation partner; Amy Van Gelder, Skadden litigation...more
6/1/2020
/ Breach of Contract ,
CARES Act ,
Class Action ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Defense Strategies ,
Derivative Suit ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Force Majeure Clause ,
Fraud ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Negligence ,
Nonperformance ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Management ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Securities Litigation ,
Securities Violations ,
Wrongful Death