Tag: Antidiscrimination

4th Circuit Rules Agreements Can’t Shorten Time to File Antidiscrimination Claims

By David M. Stevens, Attorney, Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP Apr 14, 2026 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Apr 14, 2026

The federal statutes prohibiting employment discrimination, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), establish specific periods during which employees must act to timely pursue a claim. In a recent decision, the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals (which encompasses Maryland, North Carolina, South […]

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Department of Justice Issues New Antidiscrimination Guidance

By Austin Taylor, Associate, The Kullman Firm Sep 23, 2025 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Sep 23, 2025

On July 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a memorandum for all federal agencies titled “Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination.” This memo directly applies to entities which receive federal funding, such as universities receiving federal grants or federally funded state agencies. In addition, the memo advises that entities […]