DCI Consulting Blog

By Lynn Clements, David Cohen, and Victoria Lipnic

NOTE: This article was originally published in Law360

On Jan. 21, Executive Order 14173, titled "Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity," revoked the requirement that...

By Joanna Colosimo and David Cohen

The National Urban League, National Fair Housing Alliance, and AIDS Foundation of Chicago have come together to challenge a series of Executive Orders (EO) issued by President Trump including EO 14151, “Ending...

By David Cohen and Joanna Colosimo

In a recent development, America First Legal (AFL) has formally requested the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to investigate federal contractors that allegedly have...

By David Cohen, Joanna Colosimo, and Mitchell Chamberlin

On February 5, 2025, Representatives Shontel Brown (Ohio) and Jamie Raskin (Maryland) introduced House Resolution 989 (HR 989) to codify Executive Order 11246, which was revoked by President...

By Joanna Colosimo and David Cohen

February 26, 2024 Update:

On Monday, February 24, 2025, the Trump administration filed an appeal, ensuring that the case will proceed to the U.S. Court of Appeals.

Original Blog:

In a significant legal move,...

By Joanna Colosimo and Mitchell Chamberlin

On February 13, 2025, the Department of Labor announced the opening of the HIRE Vets Medallion Award cycle. This award is the only federal award recognizing employers for investing in recruiting, employing...

By: David Cohen and Joanna Colosimo

On February 5, 2025, Charles Ezell, Acting Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), issued a memorandum to heads of Federal departments and agencies providing further guidance on ending...

By: David Cohen and Joanna Colosimo

On February 13, 2025, the Attorneys General from 16 states issued guidance to address concerns from businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations regarding the importance and legality of diversity, equity,...

By: Fred Satterwhite and Kate Hayek

California’s Civil Rights Department (CA CRD) has beaten federal government agencies in the race to collect and present data using updated race and ethnicity categories.

As we mentioned last week, CA CRD opened...

By: Mitchell Chamberlin and Joanna Colosimo

January 31, 2025 Update: The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs website now lists Michael Schloss as Acting Director and Deputy Director of Policy. 

Original Blog: Sources within the Department...

By: Haley Fisk

The State of California’s Civil Rights Department (CRD) has released key dates for the upcomingpay data reportingcycle. As highlighted on theCA Pay Data Reporting webpage, the 2024 cycle will begin with the portal opening for...

By: Bill Osterndorf

While the federal government is ending most affirmative action obligations, the states continue to enforce their affirmative action requirements.The revocation of Executive Order 11246and the various efforts to end diversity,...