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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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SCOTUS Permits Military Academy to Use Race as a Factor in Student Admissions — for Now

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Affirmative action admissions developments in the higher education sector continue, as the U.S. Supreme Court recently declined to issue an emergency injunction pending appeal that would have prohibited the U.S. Military...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Out With the Old Compliance Year … In With the New

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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

Bowditch & Dewey

Supreme Court Allows West Point to Continue to Use Race in Admissions (For Now)

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On June 29, 2023, admissions policies and practices of many higher ed institutions were forced to pivot when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that using race to make admissions decisions violated the Equal Protection Clause of...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Opinion Continues To Spawn Challenges to DEI Programs

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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

Cole Schotz

The U.S. Supreme Court Recently Overturned Affirmative Action Precedent in Higher Education – Will Employer DEI Efforts be...

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On June 29, 2023, the United States Supreme Court ruled in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard College that race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard College and the University of North...more

Greenberg Glusker LLP

[Webinar] What’s Next for DEI Initiatives in the Wake of the SCOTUS Affirmative Action Decision? - January 24th, 10:00 am - 11:00...

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This presentation will include: - Case discussion - Decision's implications for clients, law firms, and courts - Potential solutions...more

Fisher Phillips

Workplace Law Forecast 2024 - Your workplace law recap for 2023 and predictions for 2024 to help you prepare for the coming year.

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When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more

FordHarrison

Have You Audited Your DEIA Initiatives? If Not, You Should

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Executive Summary: Following the Supreme Court’s decision in SFFA v. Harvard/UNC, Attorneys General from 13 states and United States Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas sent letters to business leaders, warning of potential legal...more

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Still “Business as Usual”: Recent Challenges to Company DEI Efforts

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On the heels of the United States Supreme Court’s decision limiting affirmative action in college admissions, we have seen an increase in workers who do not belong to historically underrepresented demographic groups filing...more

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Did Workplace DEI Programs DIE Following the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Decision? 6 Steps You Should Take to Ensure...

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It’s been nearly two months since the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions – and many employers are still wondering whether their workplace Diversity, Equity & Inclusion programs are still legal...more

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6 Steps for Private and Independent Schools in the Wake of the SCOTUS Affirmative Action Ruling

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Seeing the barrage of lawsuits following the United States Supreme Court’s recent decision regarding the use of race in admissions in higher education has left many in K-12 independent and private schools scratching their...more

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Navigating the Affirmative Action Prohibition

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The Supreme Court made history when it issued its long-awaited opinion regarding the constitutionality of affirmative action in Harvard College and University of North Carolina cases. As our practice update explained, SCOTUS...more

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Implications of U.S. Supreme Court Decision Overturning Affirmative Action Precedent in Higher Education

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On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College that race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard College and the University of North Carolina...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

The Impact of the Supreme Court’s Harvard/UNC Decision on the Nonprofit Sector

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Earlier this summer, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College, No-20-1199, and Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. University of North Carolina et. al, No....more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

SCOTUS’ Recent Affirmative Action Decision and the Ripple Effect on DEI and AI-Powered Recruiting Platforms

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The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down affirmative action in undergraduate admissions, Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College, No. 20-1199 has significant implications...more

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#WorkforceWednesday: The Ripple Effect of the Supreme Court’s SFFA Ruling for Diversity in the Workplace - Employment Law This...

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This week, we’re focused on how the U.S. Supreme Court’s Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) ruling could impact workplace diversity efforts: Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) investment has been a strong strategy for...more

Cozen O'Connor

Employment Law Now VII-134-Panel Discussion on Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Ruling and the Impact on Employer DEI Programs

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Michael Schmidt is joined by a panel that includes EEOC Commissioner Andrea Lucas and Cozen O'Connor Labor & Employment Attorneys Debra Friedman and Alan Pittler to discuss the Supreme Court's June 29, 2023 decision on...more

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Department of Education Provides DEI Guidance After SCOTUS Affirmative Action Ruling: 4 Things Colleges and Universities Need to...

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Colleges and universities can still take steps to foster diverse and inclusive campuses — even after the Supreme Court’s decision severely limiting race-conscious admissions in education, according to the latest guidance from...more

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Biden Administration Provides Guidance to Colleges and Universities Following SFFA

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On August 14, 2023, the Biden Administration's Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") and the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education ("DOE") jointly issued two pieces of guidance...more

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[Webinar] Considerations and Practical Takeaways for Employers in Light of the Harvard and UNC Supreme Court Ruling - September...

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In June of 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled on the use of affirmative action in higher education admission, leading to increased confusion among employers on how to create and implement legally compliant...more

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DOJ and ED Issue Guidance on Supreme Court Affirmative Action Decision

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On Aug. 14, 2023, the U.S. Departments of Justice and Education (DOJ and ED) issued guidance to institutions of higher learning concerning the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v....more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Supplier Diversity Programs Face Increased Scrutiny and Risk as the Spotlight Brightens on Corporate DEI Initiatives

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Seyfarth Synopsis: While the potential impact on private companies’ employee-focused DEI efforts has received much attention in the wake of the recent Supreme Court higher education affirmative action cases, another strategic...more

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

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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

Morgan Lewis

Harvard/UNC Aftermath: How Boards Can Ensure Legal Compliance While Mitigating Litigation Risk

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In the wake of the US Supreme Court’s recent decision striking down affirmative action in higher education in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard University and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina...more

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action in College Admissions

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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

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