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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Court of Appeals panel suspended a venture capital firm’s grant program for Black women business owners, ruling that a conservative group is likely to prevail […]
Business Law
- Economy forces attorneys to get down to business
- Business Court judges trawl for customers
- Va. company's Web site did not subject business to personal jurisdiction in S.C., appeals panel rules
- Former running back from S.C. wins courtroom victory in contract dispute
- Contract – Government Contract – Qui Tam – False Claims Act
- Licenses & Permits – Beer & Wine Permit – Restrictive Covenant – Suitable Location
- Consumer Protection – FCRA – Auto Loan – Bank Accounting Errors
- Licenses & Permits – Veterinarian – Vaccine Maintenance
- Tort – Business Tort – Va. Computer Crimes Act – Trade Secrets
- Textile firm, railroad settle Graniteville train wreck lawsuit
- State regulators look at car dealer accused of lying to customers
- Subprime mortgage meltdown hits securities law
Commentary
- We tore out our own backup generator
- When is a PIP an adverse employment action?
- Legally Speaking: What spring can teach us about active listening
- A useful patent management government notice
- The third option: Why your best employees are quietly losing their edge
- ‘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
- Where is she now, this model who was so beautiful?
- 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
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