On May 6, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (the “Department”) withdrew a final rule (the “Rule”), announced two weeks before the end of former President Trump’s term, […]
U.S. Department of Justice Reorganizes to Pursue Fraud | Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is further consolidating its fraud enforcement, signaling a sharper focus on crimes against the federal government and trade issues and a potential […]
U.S. Department of Labor Proposes to Significantly Raise the Salary Threshold for Exempt Employees
November 18, 2024 Update. On November 15, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued an order finding that the DOL’s increased salary thresholds […]
U.S. Department of Labor Releases Final Independent Contractor Rule
May 5, 2025 Update. On May 1, 2025, the DOL announced in a Field Assistance Bulletin that it will “no longer apply the 2024 [Final] Rule’s analysis,” discussed […]
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 […]
Justice Department Intervenes in a Lawsuit that Takes Aim at Illinois Law Requiring Nonprofits to Disclose Director and Officer Demographic Information
On March 4, 2025, Attorney General Pam Bondi moved to intervene in a lawsuit that challenges an Illinois law requiring nonprofits to disclose their officers’ and directors’ demographic […]
Labor Department Ends Cautionary Stance on Crypto in Retirement Plans
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration rescinded a 2022 compliance release on Wednesday that previously discouraged fiduciaries from including cryptocurrency options in 401(k) retirement plans. […]
Justice Department Disbands National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Unit
The U.S. Department of Justice notified staff in a four-page memo on Monday evening that, “effective immediately,” the agency was disbanding its National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Unit, which was […]
Deputy AG’s Memo Bars Justice Department Attorneys From ABA Event Participation
Attorneys for the U.S. Department of Justice will no longer be able to attend, speak at or participate in events the American Bar Association hosts, according to a […]
Teachers Union Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Halted Student Loan Repayment Plans
A teachers union sued the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, D.C., federal court Monday, challenging the agency’s abrupt shutdown of income-driven repayment plans that help student loan […]