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August 6, 2024

Escaping the “Upside Down” – Halting Florida's Stop WOKE Act

The Stop WOKE Act’s prohibition against certain workplace IE&D trainings and teachings has been permanently struck down as a violation against free speech.

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July 10, 2024

11th Circuit Finds Race and Gender-Based Grant Program Likely Unlawful

The 11th Circuit recently granted a preliminary injunction prohibiting a venture capital fund from awarding grants based on race and gender.

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April 25, 2024

A Look at the Proliferation of New Legislation Addressing IE&D Across the Country

Over the last two years, starting even before the Supreme Court’s decision regarding affirmative action in June 2023, there has been a noticeable uptick in bills introduced in state legislatures restricting inclusion, equity, and diversity practices.

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March 19, 2024

Kentucky Takes Aim at “WOKE” in Higher Ed

On March 14, 2024, a bill to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in Kentucky’s public universities cleared the House by a vote of 68-18.

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March 13, 2024

Probing in Procurement – Recent Decisions May Prompt Review of Supplier Diversity Programs

A Texas federal district court judge has decided that the Minority Business Development Agency’s policies that provide financial assistance to minority-owned businesses are unconstitutional.

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March 12, 2024

Strike Two… Eleventh Circuit Upholds Injunction Against Florida “Stop-WOKE” Law; Confirms the Law Violates First Amendment

On March 4, 2024, a unanimous three-judge panel not only upheld and continued the preliminary injunction against Florida’s “Stop WOKE” law, but also went further, determining it is unconstitutional.

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December 13, 2023

Supreme Court Appears Ready to Hold Title VII Does Not Require a Materially Adverse Employment Action – Significant Implications for Employers on the Horizon

SCOTUS heard arguments in a potentially pivotal case concerning whether Title VII requires plaintiffs to establish a “materially adverse” employment action, “objective tangible harm,” or an “ultimate employment decision” to state a viable claim.

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October 19, 2023

California to Require Venture Capital Firms to Report Demographic Information

Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 54, Fair Investment Practices by Investment Advisers, which requires venture capital firms to collect and report data on the demographic composition of the founding teams of the companies in which they invest.

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August 28, 2023

Inching Forward Toward Potential Clarification of Florida’s Individual Freedom Act (the “Stop-W.O.K.E.” Law)

Over a year after Florida’s so-called “Stop W.O.K.E.” went into effect, and about one year after a court partially enjoined it, a three-judge panel for the 11th Circuit heard argument in Florida’s attempt to dissolve the injunction.

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