Friday, October 06, 2023

Anti-DEI investor lawsuits are on the rise

By Lene Powell, J.D.

A new litigation risk is emerging in the form of lawsuits challenging companies’ diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. Conservative legal groups argue that DEI initiatives at Disney, Starbucks, and Target are illegally discriminatory or cause customer backlash, causing financial risks or damages for investors.

Wolters Kluwer Senior Legal Analyst Lene Powell discusses recent anti-DEI litigation and how companies might look at responding.

To read more, click Anti-DEI investor lawsuits raise litigation risks for companies.