Moore & Van Allen Members Valecia McDowell and Tanisha Palvia have published expert analysis in Law360 examining recent federal court rulings that cast doubt on the enforceability of anti‑DEI grant conditions tied to federal public safety funding.
Their article highlights the Department of Justice’s increasing reliance on the False Claims Act in reviewing DEI‑related programs and outlines key steps organizations should consider as they navigate this evolving compliance environment.
Read the full article here: https://www.law360.com/articles/2437940
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Tanisha represents clients in a wide range of white collar and regulatory matters, including those arising under the False Claims Act, as well as other fraud, compliance, and whistleblower investigations. She regularly helps ...
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For more than 25 years Valecia has brought her candor, pragmaticism, and diligence to bear on behalf of her clients, establishing herself as a go-to attorney in the investigations and compliance arenas. Valecia has experience ...
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