A group of 21 Democratic AGs filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging the Reduction in Force (RIF) announced by the Department of Education (DOE). The complaint alleges that the DOE’s RIF usurps legislative authority in violation of separation of powers principles; is an illegal ultra vires action; violates the Administrative Procedure Act by exceeding the scope of the…

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In the ABA Journal, Ann-Marie Luciano comments on the importance of updating training programs to reflect changes in DEI policies and practices, and also staying informed on the actions of state AGs to understand where they stand on these issues.

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In a CIANJ’s Guest Blog post Maria Colsey Heard and Ann-Marie Luciano review guidance issued by New Jersey AG Matt Platkin in the wake of DEI-related Executive Orders and offer suggestions for how businesses can respond.

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The FTC announced that it is directing its Bureau of Competition, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Bureau of Economics, and Office of Policy Planning to form a Joint Labor Task Force to address deceptive, unfair, and anticompetitive labor practices. The Directive Regarding Labor Markets Task Force describes the responsibilities of the Task Force to include prioritizing investigation…

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A group of 16 Democratic AGs issued guidance to businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations in response to a Trump Administration Executive Order that had warned that DEI and DEIA (diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility) policies may violate civil rights laws. The AG guidance states that DEIA best practices are legal and that the federal government does not…

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