DEI
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FTC Chair flags potential antitrust risks in law firms’ DEI hiring programs
FTC argues that coordination between competitors in how they make employment decisions could violate federal law.
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Podcast: Maria Symeon & John Higgins of Pathlight Associates on AI, psychological safety and groupthink
The most dangerous phrase in a boardroom isn’t “we’re losing money” – it’s “we all agree.”
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The challenge imperative – why psychological safety is the new prudential standard
There is more to agreeing to disagree than you may have thought.
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Podcast: Barry Posner on healthcare M&A diligence and regulatory change
Against a backdrop of uncertain times for healthcare M&A, we spoke to Barry Posner, partner at Kudman Trachten Aloe Posner LLP.
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Podcast: Faegre Drinker’s Gwen Williamson on AI, digital assets, and SEC priorities
Gwendolyn (Gwen) Williamson examines recent developments including how to demonstrate adherence to securities laws while preparing for the future of the asset management industry.
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What to expect from mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting
What to expect from the initiative which builds upon the existing gender pay gap reporting regulations.
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FCC approves $20 billion Verizon-Frontier merger
Deal approval follows the axing of DEI programs by Verizon.
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Trump administration uses False Claims Act to pursue anti-DEI goals
An investigation into Harvard’s admissions policies and a DOJ memo demonstrate how the False Claims Act could be deployed to crack down on DEI.
