Diversity Initiatives

Trump Administration Tells State Regulators It Won’t Back Some Discrimination Claims

The E.E.O.C. said it would stop paying state and local civil rights agencies for claims from transgender employees or those based on “disparate impact.”

By Niko Gallogly

Appointments and Executive Changes Black People Credit and Debt Diversity Initiatives Entrepreneurship Government Contracts and Procurement Government Employees Layoffs and Job Reductions Loeffler, Kelly L Minorities Shutdowns (Institutional) Small Business Small Business Administration Trump, Donald J United States Politics and Government

Under Trump, the Small Business Administration Clamps Down

At the Small Business Administration, deep staffing cuts and stricter loan terms are making it harder for entrepreneurs to get access to capital, contracts and technical assistance.

By Lydia DePillis

Colleges and Universities Diversity Initiatives Garber, Alan M Harvard University Suits and Litigation (Civil) Trump, Donald J United States Politics and Government

Harvard Sought a Deal With Trump Ahead of Public Battle

Harvard frantically tried to avoid a showdown with the Trump administration. Now many of its big donors are pushing the university’s leaders to back down and renew talks with the White House.

By Rob Copeland Maureen Farrell and Michael S. Schmidt

A&O Shearman Civil Rights and Liberties Diversity Initiatives Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Hiring and Promotion KIRKLAND & ELLIS Latham & Watkins LLP Legal Profession SIMPSON THACHER & BARTLETT Trump, Donald J United States Politics and Government

Trump Administration Deploys EEOC in Fight Against Law Firms and DEI Efforts

The Trump administration has deployed the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in its effort to seek retribution against corporate law firms.

By Jessica Silver-Greenberg Matthew Goldstein and Kenneth P. Vo