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fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Biglaw Firm Ends Diversity Billing Codes, Scrubs Key Sections Of Website - Above the Law

Nixon Peabody is dismantling its diversity initiatives, such as billing codes and in-house affinity groups, in response to political pressures.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Federal Reserve likely to defy Trump, keep rates unchanged this week

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged despite political pressure to lower them.
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fromBKReader
3 months ago

Three Prosecutors in Corruption Case Against NYC Mayor Resign

Federal prosecutors resigned in protest against Justice Department pressure to drop bribery charges against Mayor Eric Adams.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Morning Docket - 04.21.25 - Above the Law

The Supreme Court's late-night ruling reinforces constitutional protections, offering a positive outcome for advocates of due process.
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Morning Docket: 04.07.25 - Above the Law

The recent backlash against Biglaw firms reveals deep concerns about their integrity and willingness to yield to political and financial pressures, stirring critical conversations around legal ethics and accountability.
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fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Here are 11 major companies standing up for DEI

Some companies remain committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion programs despite political pressures.
Costco and Apple lead the way in maintaining their DEI initiatives.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | Colleges Have to Be Much More Honest With Themselves

Higher education leaders are retreating defensively in response to political pressures, ignoring valid critiques about their ideological conformity.
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US politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

The United States of Fear

Trump's second term is characterized by a pervasive climate of fear affecting businesses and organizations.
Paul Weiss's decision to sever ties with LULAC indicates the risks associated with aligning against Trump.
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