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FTC chair sends warning letters to 42 law firms over potentially anticompetitive DEI hiring

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Public record (FTC press release or copies of letters) shows the FTC issued warning letters addressed to 42 law firms concerning potentially unfair or anticompetitive employment practices related to DEI hiring.

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Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson issued letters to 42 law firms on January 30, 2026, raising concerns about potentially unfair and anticompetitive employment practices tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring. The release links to a warning-letter template the FTC used to communicate with the firms. The letters signal that the agency is scrutinizing legal-industry hiring practices for possible competition violations and alerting firms to potential concerns.
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The Federal Trade Commission’s official press release (Jan. 30, 2026) states that Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson issued letters to 42 law firms warning about “potentially unfair and anticompetitive employment practices” tied to participation in Diversity Lab’s Mansfield Certification program. Reuters independently reported the same action and named several recipient firms. Verdict: True — the claim is confirmed by the FTC’s own press release and corroborating Reuters reporting.

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  1. Update · Jan 30, 2026, 11:39 PMTrue
    The Federal Trade Commission’s official press release (Jan. 30, 2026) states that Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson issued letters to 42 law firms warning about “potentially unfair and anticompetitive employment practices” tied to participation in Diversity Lab’s Mansfield Certification program. Reuters independently reported the same action and named several recipient firms. Verdict: True — the claim is confirmed by the FTC’s own press release and corroborating Reuters reporting.
  2. Original article · Jan 30, 2026
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