Edrius Stagg

Key takeaways The proposed rule would incorporate features of the suspension and debarment procedures for grants and other federal assistance into the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) for application to U.S. government contracts. Under the rule, seven “aggravating factors” would be considered in addition to any mitigating factors before arriving at a debarment decision.

When the U.S. Supreme Court declared the use of race in the college admissions process to be unconstitutional in June 2023, the impacts were felt far beyond academia. The decision and the rhetoric that has ensued have spawned anti-diversity litigation extending beyond higher education that has raised a universal concern about the sustainability of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives by corporations, including those in the managed care space.

(January 16, 2024) - Mark S. Goldstein and Edrius D. Stagg of Reed Smith LLP address the implications, pitfalls and best practices relating to remote work particularly in light of the increase in state and local employment laws across the U.S. Remote work.