A New York federal judge has ordered a new trial for Cognizant Technology Solutions after an employee won an $8.4 million verdict on claims that he was fired for reporting pro-Indian hiring bias. In a notable post-trial ruling, the court concluded that allowing the verdict to stand would amount to a “miscarriage of justice,” wiping away what had been a significant plaintiff-side win in a closely watched employment case.

The case centered on allegations that Cognizant favored Indian workers in hiring and staffing decisions, and that the plaintiff suffered retaliation after raising concerns internally.

PayPal has agreed to waive roughly $30 million in fees to resolve a U.S. Department of Justice investigation into a 2020 program aimed at supporting Black- and minority-owned businesses. According to the government, the program unlawfully favored certain businesses on the basis of race, making the settlement a notable marker in the ongoing legal scrutiny of corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

The matter is significant because it shows how civil-rights enforcement is being applied outside the traditional employment setting.