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The Trump administration continues to roll back policies on DEI and banking regulation while facing various lawsuits over its personnel, spending, and immigration actions.

This past week, the Trump administration continued to take action on DEI, barring certain DEI-related language from government contracts and closing an office within the EPA. It also rolled back Biden-era proposals to regulate banking and finance. Meanwhile, the administration continues to face litigation challenges in federal court, with judges blocking personnel actions, USAID spending freezes…

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A Maryland federal judge refused to suspend or narrow the nationwide preliminary injunction against DEI-related executive orders.

On March 3, 2025, a federal court in Maryland denied the Trump administration’s request to stay or narrow a nationwide preliminary injunction that blocks enforcement of certain aspects of executive orders aimed at ending diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in both the public and private sector. The orders sought to terminate all federal government DEI programs and targeted illegal DEI practices in…

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The administration also turned its focus to copper imports, bird flu, and a proposed new path to American citizenship.

This week, President Trump signed several new executive orders related to healthcare costs, copper imports, and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), among others. The administration also announced strategies for addressing the bird flu breakout as well as a plan for a $5 million “gold card” path to American citizenship. Late last week, a federal judge enjoined implementation of key portions…

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Latham partners discuss recent developments leading companies to evaluate their diversity disclosures in their 10-Ks and proxy statements.

Latham partners Maj Vaseghi and Betty Moy Huber join Mark Borges, principal at Compensia and editor at CompensationStandards.com, on The Pay & Proxy Podcast to discuss recent developments leading companies to evaluate their diversity disclosures in both their 10-Ks and proxy statements.

This podcast delves into:

  • DEI considerations, including metrics
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    On February 20, 2025, Latham’s Congressional Investigations lawyers previewed the likely oversight priorities of the new Congress and outlined best practices in responding to congressional investigations.

    With the arrival of the 119th Congress and Republican control of the House and Senate, congressional oversight of the private sector will continue to be robust, including on issues such as technology, privacy, healthcare, China, the environment and natural resources, higher education, and climate and DEI initiatives.

    This webcast delves into:

    • The mechanics of
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    Corporations, associations, foundations, and institutions of higher education should be prepared for criminal, civil, and congressional inquiries.

    By Danielle Conley, Dean Baxtresser, Danielle McCall, Nicholas McQuaid, Kyle Jefcoat, Jonathan Su, Jude Volek, and Anne Robinson

    On February 5, 2025, newly confirmed US Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a memorandum to implement the executive order “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” (the Order). The move comes two weeks after President Trump signed the…

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    Last updated: February 7, 2025

    The Trump administration has progressed further key policy priorities, while legal challenges have emerged in the areas of immigration, DEI, the federal workforce, and federal spending.

    This past week, the Trump administration has continued to advance key policy priorities while facing a slew of legal actions.

    Latham lawyers are carefully monitoring the rollout of President Trump’s policy priorities through executive orders, agency actions, and installment of new personnel. Below is a high-level overview of these…

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    Corporate considerations for the new investigative priorities and policies announced by Attorney General Pam Bondi.

    On February 5, 2025, Attorney General Pam Bondi was sworn into office and quickly issued 14 memos to Department of Justice (DOJ) attorneys outlining her enforcement priorities. Several of these memos will be of interest to companies, as summarized below:

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    The executive order creates new obligations and risks for companies, foundations,
    universities, and federal contractors.

    By Danielle Conley, Dean Baxtresser, Danielle McCall, Kyle Jefcoat, Jude Volek, Anne Robinson

    Key Points:

    • The Trump administration has taken a strong stance against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and practices in both the federal government and the private sector.
    • Publicly traded corporations and other entities — particularly those with federal contracts or federal grant awards — should conduct
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    Navigating Trump administration executive orders impacting government contracts.

    By Dean Baxtresser, Kyle Jefcoat, and Anne W. Robinson

    See EO: Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity

    Date Issued: January 21, 2025

    Agency Impacted: All

    Summary: This EO rescinds several EOs, including EO 11246, that prohibited federal contractors from discriminating on the basis of race, sex, and national origin and required affirmative action in hiring practices. The EO directs that the employment, procurement, and contracting practices of federal…