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‘Ames’ ruling challenges ‘McDonnell Douglas’ framework in discrimination cases
The Supreme Court rejected the “background circumstances” rule in discrimination cases, with Justice Thomas signaling a challenge to the McDonnell Douglas framework.
Attorneys: EEOC’s DEI focus doesn’t change law
By Kris Olson [email protected] Amid the flurry of executive orders President Donald Trump signed immediately upon returning to office was one titled: “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.” It […]
Executive orders issued on DEI, employment law
President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders upon beginning his term as president that will have a significant impact on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and employment […]
Legal community braces for changes in DEI initiatives
By Jason Boleman and Kris Olson In 2008, the American Bar Association restructured its mission statement to memorialize specific goals for the country’s largest volunteer bar association. Goal III, titled […]
Changes likely to come to key federal employment agencies
By Erin Achenbach Once President-elect Donald Trump’s second administration is in place, enforcement policies at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Department of Labor are expected to shift away from […]
Settlement ends grant program for Black businesswomen
NEW YORK — A venture capital firm has closed grant contest for Black female business owners as part of a settlement agreement with a conservative group that had filed a […]
Rulings, activists push Lowe’s to change some DEI policies
NEW YORK — Home improvement chain Lowe’s is scaling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining the ranks of several other companies that altered their programs since the U.S. […]
11th Circuit: Grant program is discriminatory
NEW YORK — A federal appeals court panel suspended a venture capital firm’s grant program for Black women business owners, ruling that a conservative group is likely to prevail in […]
Top Legal News
- Deleted files cost defendants in trade secret case, NC Supreme Court rules
- Telecoms denied right to jury in FCC data security actions
- Anthropic urges AI labs to pause development, warns humans risk losing control
- Guilty plea barred direct appeal of habitual felon challenge
- Fabrication claims revived in wrongful conviction lawsuit
- AG Jackson joins coalition urging Congress to reject federal children’s online safety bill
- US Supreme Court sides with FCC in clash with wireless carriers over fines
- Oral compensation agreement claim survives against drone company
- US cites forced labor concerns as grounds for new tariffs
- Future mortgage-interest damages recoverable after delayed home closing
- Excessive force allegations against officers survive dismissal
Commentary
- AI divorce is real, but family law can still save itself
- ‘AI won’t take your job’ and other things CEOs say before the layoffs
- When not to believe (your lyin’ eyes)
- Conduct a technology audit to improve law firm efficiency
- When the client brings ChatGPT to the consultation
- Content Marketing: Where law firms lose referrals and how to prevent it
- Your best people are not leaving for more money — they are leaving because you stopped paying attention
- Best at Work Insights: The choice we’re making about AI
- New life for the noncompete
- 2026: The year of tech, both heroes and villains
- Beyond burnout: The case for workplaces where people thrive
- The December question every leader should anticipate
