The FTC announced a significant shift away from pursuing disparate impact and related unfair discrimination theories under the FTC Act.
What changed
FTC will no longer utilize the disparate impact theory for compliance actions.
Compliance perspective
Businesses may experience a shift in regulatory enforcement priorities, easing concerns around disparate impact claims.
Key date
Effective date: August 14, 2026.
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