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Corporate

Jul. 10, 2020

As women on corporate boards requirement is challenged, its impact is questioned

Judicial Watch sued to block SB 826 last year. It claimed the law violated the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution as well as parts of the California Constitution.

Is California's law requiring women on corporate boards having its desired effect? And is it legal? Both of these remain open questions as litigation against the legislation drags on.

Reached on Thursday, the president of the group behind the lawsuit pointed to another pending bill.

"We're also concerned about moves to expand the quota mandate to include race," said Tom Fitton, president of Judicia...

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