New Federal DEI Executive Order: From Policy to Enforceable Contract Clauses
Key Takeaways The Executive Order issued on March 26, 2026, “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors,” fundamentally shifts compliance from the broad policy goals of EO 14173 (Jan 2025) into enforceable contractual obligations. Starting April...
Federal Contractor Regulatory Review: 2025 Highlights from January’s EO 11246 Rescission to July’s NPRMs Affecting Section 503 & VEVRAA
Federal contractors have navigated a turbulent regulatory landscape throughout 2025, starting with significant policy shifts as the Trump Administration re-entered the White House in January. For federal contractors subject to Office of Federal Contract Compliance...
“Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast”: ERGs Remain a Valuable Asset in Post EO 14173 Regulatory Environment
When the long-standing Executive Order 11246 was rescinded on January 21, 2025, and Executive Order 14173, titled Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity was introduced, contractors were left confused and unsure how to proceed. With no...