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Foley Hoag LLP - Public Companies & the Law

10 Disclosure Considerations for Public Companies Given Trump’s and DOJ’s Outlook on “Illegal DEI”

As we previously explained, Trump issued a handful of executive orders aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”) programs and policies within the federal government and encouraged the private sector...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

DEI Risk Audits: Mitigate Risks and Protect Values

With the recent Trump administration executive orders and actions targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, corporate DEI programs are under heightened scrutiny like never before. While these actions have not...more

Franczek P.C.

The DEI Divide: An Overview of the Varying Positions on Corporate DEI Policies Across the U.S.

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As corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (“DEI”) face increasing legal and political scrutiny, a deep divide is emerging among states on how they view these initiatives. Some states are doubling down on their...more

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Calling the Right DEI Play for the NFL

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Today's Wall Street Journal story about Roger Goodell's decision to maintain the NFL's DEI programs reported that Mr. Goodell stood by the football league’s diversity initiatives, which would not change in response to the...more

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The DEI Stalemate: Paying the Price for the Wrong Move - Part 2

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Part 2 of The DEI Stalemate builds on the lessons learned in the first session, focusing on practical strategies for implementing successful DEI initiatives without legal missteps. Attorneys X. Lightfoot, Avery Locklear, and...more

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Changes Expected as Trump Administration Continues to Take Shape

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As Washington prepares for new leadership in January 2025, significant policy changes appear on the horizon. The incoming administration’s agenda suggests a substantial shift in US economic and regulatory priorities, with...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Nasdaq Board Diversity Rules Overturned by US Court of Appeals

On December 11, 2024, in Alliance for Fair Board Recruitment v. SEC, the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled in a 9-8 vote that the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) adoption of the Nasdaq board diversity...more

Fenwick & West LLP

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

Clark Hill PLC

The Learned Concierge - March 2024, Vol. 6

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The Learned Concierge - Welcome to your monthly legal insights on the trends impacting the Retail, Hospitality, and Food & Beverage Industries....more

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The Future of Corporate DEI Programs in the Aftermath of the Supreme Court’s Harvard Decision

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It has been a few months since the United States Supreme Court issued its ruling in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, a landmark case involving affirmative action. The court’s decision prohibits universities from...more

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What do recent lawsuits in the wake of Supreme Court decisions on Affirmative Action mean for your disclosures and DEI programs?

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A flurry of recent lawsuits in the wake of the Supreme Court’s June decision on affirmative action have further muddied the waters for public companies trying to thread their way through competing interests....more

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McDonald’s Part Two: Delaware Court of Chancery Dismisses Caremark Claims Against Directors Arising From Sexual Harassment Issues

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On March 1, 2023, in In re McDonald’s Corporation Stockholder Derivative Litigation, Vice Chancellor Travis Laster of Delaware’s Court of Chancery granted a motion to dismiss derivative claims against McDonald’s directors...more

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COVID’s Long-Term Impact: Six Unique Legal Issues Facing Businesses in 2022

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The legal landscape is ever-changing, as new laws are passed or existing laws are interpreted or enforced differently. Brooks Pierce attorneys have identified some of the biggest potential legal issues that businesses need to...more

Jenner & Block

Do Your ESG Disclosures Need Leveling Up? Leading Video Game Company Faces SEC Investigation into Its Harassment and...

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Recent activity by two federal regulators underscores an increasingly obvious reality: when a company is confronted with harassment and discrimination complaints, government agencies will scrutinize its response and may bring...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

U.S. Labor Department Questions Microsoft's Minority Hiring Pledge

Over the course of 2020, numerous large, publicly traded corporations have come under scrutiny and criticism for their lack of diversity among senior management. As a result, some of these companies have announced their...more

K&L Gates LLP

Working Wise - Volume 7

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1. GENDER PARITY LAWS FOR CORPORATE BOARDS: THE START OF A TREND? Improving the representation of women on corporate boards has been top of mind for state legislators in recent years, with one state mandating a specific...more

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Securities and Corporate Governance Update – March 2019

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SEC Penalizes Company for Non-Compliance with Equal or Greater Prominence Requirement in Earnings Releases - In late December, the SEC settled its first “equal or greater prominence” enforcement action under its non-GAAP...more

Proskauer - Law and the Workplace

Proskauer Delivers #MeToo Webinar With EEOC Commissioner Feldblum

On September 5th, Proskauer partner Steve Pearlman had the honor of delivering a webinar with EEOC Commissioner Chai Feldblum, which Proskauer senior associate Danielle Moss moderated. Commissioner Feldblum is the co-author...more

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Pay Equity Shareholder Proposals

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Scrutiny of the gender pay gap in the U.S. and abroad has intensified in recent years and shows no sign of diminishing in the short term. In the U.K., both private and public sector employers with at least 250 employees...more

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May Benefits Roundup

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Fiduciary Rule is Finally Dead or Is It? The U.S. Department of Labor (“DoL”) permitted the Fifth Circuit’s decision overruling the fiduciary rule in its entirety on a nationwide basis due to...more

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SEC Diversity Assessment Reports on Policies and Practices for Investment Advisers, Private Fund Advisers, Broker-Dealers and...

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Recently, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Minority and Women Inclusion (“OMWI”) released its Diversity Assessment Report for regulated entities, including investment advisers, private fund advisers and...more

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