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Federal Courts Consider President Trump’s Anti-DEI Executive Orders

[04/29/25]

Posted on April 29, 2025 in Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

Within weeks of taking office in his second term, President Trump issued a series of executive orders aimed at diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”) initiatives. The orders sought to eliminate “illegal preferences, mandates, policies, programs, activities, guidance, regulations, enforcement actions, consent orders and requirements.” The executive orders repeatedly use the phrase “illegal DEI” but... READ MORE

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“Not a Good Fit” Termination Is Still Not a Good Fit

[04/26/23]

Posted on April 26, 2023 in HR Insights for Health Care

Published by: Hall Render

It’s time to reexamine the conventional wisdom that “not a good fit” should never be used to justify termination of employment, but only if that negative conclusion about the employee is sufficiently corroborated and is not a subterfuge for an employer’s unlawful motivation. A federal court of appeals just ruled that telling an employee... READ MORE

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Labor & Employment Issues in Health Care M&A: Five Critical Issues To Consider

[08/31/20]

Posted on August 31, 2020 in Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

Mergers and acquisitions in the health care industry present unique challenges that may not be present when undertaking similar transactions in other industries. Because of health care’s highly regulated nature, parties may falter if a health care transaction is not reviewed and negotiated carefully with respect to the distinct concerns that health care presents.... READ MORE

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