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Legal Update: DOJ Announces First False Claims Act Settlement for “Illegal DEI Practices”
UnknownApr 16, 2026(26 days ago)
The Department of Justice announced a settlement with IBM regarding allegations of illegal DEI practices and violations of the False Claims Act.
On April 10, 2026, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a nearly $17.1 million settlement with IBM to resolve allegations that IBM engaged in “illegal DEI practices” and violated the False Claims Act by failing to comply with anti-discrimination requirements in federal contracts. Notably, under the settlement agreement, IBM did not admit liability and expressly denied that it engaged in the conduct alleged.... By: Robinson & Cole LLP
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