July 1, 2020 Update. New York Governor Cuomo has issued new executive orders regarding the permissible size of non-essential gatherings in certain regions, while New York State has […]
California Governor Newsom Announces Certain Businesses May Begin Reopening on May 8, 2020
July 14, 2020 Update. On July 13, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that, due to a rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, effective July 13, 2020, all […]
S&C Blog post – Biden Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
On September 9, 2021, President Biden announced a sweeping mandate (the “Mandate”), to “ensure that we are using every available tool to combat COVID-19 …, while also … protecting our […]
DOJ Announces First FCA Settlement Over DEI Practices
On April 10, 2026, IBM and the U.S. Department of Justice entered into a settlement agreement to resolve the DOJ’s allegations that IBM violated the False Claims Act […]
New York City Announces Plans to Rescind COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate for Businesses
On September 20, 2022, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that effective November 1, 2022, New York City will rescind its requirement that private sector workers in New […]
CFTC Announces First-Ever Enforcement Action for Impeding Whistleblowers
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) recently announced a first-of-its-kind enforcement action under CFTC Rule 165.19(b), for allegedly impeding whistleblower reporting by requiring employees to enter into […]
oalition of 24 State Attorneys General Announces over $550 Million Settlements with Nation’s Largest Subprime Autho Financing Company
Settlement with Santander Includes more than $550 Million in Relief for Consumers A coalition of 34 attorneys general led by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, announced on May […]
Department of Education Announces Investigations at Over 50 Universities For Alleged Use of Racial Preferences
On March 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education announced 52 investigations into universities for the alleged use of racial preferences and stereotypes in potential violation of Title VI […]
DOJ Announces Establishment of a Civil Rights Fraud Initiative That Will Aggressively Use the False Claims Act to Address Anti-Semitism and “Divisive” DEI Policies
On May 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) released a memorandum announcing the establishment of a Civil Rights Fraud Initiative that will “vigorous[ly]” enforce the False […]
Texas Lawyer Announces the 2025 Texas Legal Awards Finalists and Honorees
On the Rise WinnersAmber Carson, Gray ReedSara Clark, Quinn EmanuelChris Cottrell, Seyfarth ShawKatherine Drews, Susman GodfreyJoseph Fore, DLA PiperShahmeer Halepota, Ahmad ZavitsanosJohn Kappell, Fox RothschildNishi Kathari, Brasher Law […]