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In a significant development for corporate diversity policies, Ally Financial’s legal battle with America First Legal (AFL) has been dismissed without prejudice. The lawsuit, filed in June 2024, alleged discriminatory practices tied to the bank’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Following Ally’s decision to reduce DEI references in its public filings, the case was dropped, signaling a shift in how companies navigate DEI in a changing lega
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landscape. The lawsuit stemmed from claims by a former employee, a U.S. military veteran with over 20 years of experience in intelligence and counterterrorism. Represented by AFL, the plaintiff argued that Ally