Jonathan Meer (Partner-New York, NY) was quoted in the March 18, 2025, posting of AM Best | Best’s News & Research Service regarding the second Trump Administration directives to eliminate federal diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and scrutinize private employer practices, potentially raising risks for directors and officers and other employer liability insurance lines. “Most of these executive orders focus on the federal government,” said Jonathan, “but there are a couple that address government contractors, which are private companies.” He continued, “The executive orders also placed a spotlight on DEI initiatives and what public-sector employers are doing, including more attention from attorneys general across the political spectrum. For example, February saw a handful of attorneys general put out a joint statement proclaiming DEI initiatives legal, while March saw a group of attorneys general signing a letter attempting to pressure a retailer into ending its program. There is definitely a lot of mixed messaging about DEI currently, and that’s a lot for the directors and officers of any organization to consider.”