On February 21, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland paused the enforcement of certain portions of the Trump administration’s executive orders related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts....more
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- The new administration’s effort to eliminate most DEI programs extends beyond the federal government to major corporations, foundations, non-profits, professional organizations and educational institutions.
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2/20/2025
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Civil Rights Act ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Contractors ,
Gender Identity ,
Trump Administration
Boards face a multitude of challenges, and opportunities, with the change in administrations. As we describe in the latest issue of The Informed Board, the new administration is forcing companies to reexamine their approaches...more
2/20/2025
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Board of Directors ,
Corporate Governance ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Diversity ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
Executive Orders ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Multinationals ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Supply Chain ,
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On February 5, 2025, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14201, “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” which aims to prohibit transgender women and girls from participating in female sports across all educational...more
2/18/2025
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Civil Rights Act ,
Constitutional Challenges ,
Department of Education ,
Educational Institutions ,
Enforcement Actions ,
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NCAA ,
SCOTUS ,
Student Athletes ,
Students ,
Title IX ,
Transgender ,
Trump Administration ,
Vacatur
As Trump administration directives emerge, it’s crucial for businesses and other stakeholders to stay informed and adapt their strategies accordingly. We will provide ongoing coverage of these developments and their potential...more
2/4/2025
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Artificial Intelligence ,
Climate Change ,
Cybersecurity ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Contractors ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
Healthcare ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
International Litigation ,
International Trade ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Life Sciences ,
National Security ,
New Legislation ,
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OECD ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Technology Sector ,
Trade Policy ,
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Two executive orders have important implications for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts. “Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing” (Executive Order 14151), issued on January 20, 2025,...more
Key Points -
- Employers can expect their DEI programs to face resistance from both the federal government and private parties during President-elect Trump’s second term, emboldened in part by recent Supreme Court...more
1/20/2025
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Civil Rights Act ,
Diversity ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Litigation ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Executive Orders ,
Race Discrimination ,
SCOTUS ,
Title VII ,
Trump Administration