Federal Judge Restrains Liability for Alleged False DEI Certifications
By EsqSocial Corporation 03/04/25
President Trump’s January 21 Executive Order targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs (DEI) (the “January 21 Executive Order”) and, specifically, § 3(b)(iv)) (the Certification Provision) cannot be the basis for liability — at least for one proactive litigant in the Northern District of Illinois. The holding could have broader implications for False Claims Act (FCA) defendants concerned about evolving certification requirements....
By: Foley & Lardner LLP