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New Trump Executive Order Targets DEI Practices for Federal Contractors
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (673+ words) On March 26, President Trump signed a new executive order (EO) imposing mandatory anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) clauses in all federal contracts and subcontracts, with key compliance deadlines beginning as early as April25. The new EO entitled "Addressing DEI Discrimination by…...
DOJ Reports Record FY 2025 False Claims Act Recoveries Exceeding $6. 8 Billion
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (148+ words) This is all according to a press release and fact sheet published by the DOJ on January 16, available here. On January 8, the Trump Administration announced plans to create a new US Department of Justice (DOJ) division focused on national fraud…...
The AG's July 29, 2025, Guidance on Discrimination: Its Potential Impact
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (153+ words) On July 29, the Attorney General (AG) of the United States issued a memorandum entitled "Guidance For Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination" (hereinafter "Guidance"). This alert provides a review of the guidance and recommendations for'consideration. View the Guidance here....
Proposed Tax Legislation: Implications for Tax-Exempt Organizations
11+ mon, 3+ hour ago (1186+ words) Practical Counsel. Unique Insight. We don't just flag problems, we offer solutions. That's why we are a trusted advisor to the world's top companies. Proposed Tax Legislation: Implications for Tax-Exempt Organizations This week, the US House Ways and Means Committee…...
Three Environmental Law Takeaways on President Trump Ordering DOJ to Rescind Civil Rights "Disparate Impact" Regulations
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (829+ words) On April 22, the Trump Administration issued an Executive Order (EO) directing the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to begin to unwind "disparate impact" regulations that were established under federal civil rights laws. In the environmental context, the EO likely represents…...