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On November 20, 2025, Latham lawyers discussed compliance with anti-discrimination laws and potential enforcement risks.

By Danielle Conley, Jenna B. Cooper, Anne W. Robinson, and Jude Volek

As part of the evolving legal landscape under the Trump administration, the federal government is leveraging the False Claims Act (FCA) to target efforts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and other practices that allegedly implicate federal anti-discrimination laws. This approach could significantly impact private and publicly traded companies…

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Regulators are directed to avoid reputation risk, identify banks that have engaged in unlawful debanking, and take appropriate remedial actions.

By Marc P. Berger, Betty M. Huber, Arthur S. Long, Benjamin Naftalis, Parag Patel, Stephen P. Wink, Douglas K. Yatter, Pia Naib, and Deric Behar

On August 7, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order titled “Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans” (the Order). The Order, described further in an accompanying fact…

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The guidance reflects a key step in the administration’s broader strategy to root out DEI efforts in the private sector.

By Danielle Conley, Danielle J. McCall, Anne W. Robinson, Jude Volek, Rhea Marie Fernandes, and Catherine J. Yao

On July 29, 2025, US Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a memorandum that provides guidance for recipients of federal funding regarding “unlawful discrimination” on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, or other protected characteristics…