Hear from Foley Hoag’s attorneys for a review of Emerging Legal Risks under New Federal Civil Rights Enforcement.
Civil rights enforcement has shifted under the Trump administration, and with that has come increased risks for businesses and institutions. Workplace practices that had been previously viewed as within the spirit of federal laws may now be subject to scrutiny.
Existing practices in hiring, promotions, board appointments, grant funding and sub-contracting, among other activities, may expose a business or institution to risks if:
- Your firm or institution relies on the federal government for funding, licensing, credentialing, or any other benefits impacting operations
- Your firm or institution contracts or sub-contracts to the federal government or participates in federally funded programs
- Your firm or institution is required to certify compliance with antidiscrimination and civil rights laws
In this one-hour session, Foley Hoag’s civil rights and government enforcement attorneys highlighted legal risks as of July 2025 under Title VI, Title VII, and Section 1981 of the federal civil rights laws and the False Claims Act under the Trump administration’s civil rights enforcement agenda.
We will also discuss best practices to mitigate risks, proposed enhancements to your compliance programs related to areas that may touch on civil rights and government funding or licensing, and training for managers on the new civil rights enforcement risks.
