Are You at Risk? New Audit Reveals Lack of Student Data Privacy Oversight
Student data and privacy is protected at school, right? Not so fast. While technology has long been commonplace in schools throughout the country, the largest school district in…
What Happens at a Court-Martial? Step-by-Step Military Justice Process
For any service member facing a court-martial, the process carries the full weight of federal criminal prosecution, with outcomes that may include confinement, punitive discharge,…
Behavioral Health and Disability: Does My Child Qualify for Enhanced Protections When Facing School Discipline in NY?
Students with disabilities have the same due process rights as their peers without disabilities, as well as additional protections to ensure their continued access to a free and…
Are You Being Paid Fairly? What to Know about the Fair Labor Standards Act
Did you know that employees in all U.S. states are protected under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regarding their pay, in addition to specific protections provided on…
OPM Reduction-in-Force Plan Would Fail at High Court
The US Supreme Court’s decision in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump is notable in that a confluence of situation, statute, and interpretation produced four concurring…
New Rule Could Have Wide-Ranging Impact on Businesses, Workers
A new proposed rule from Department of Labor (DOL) would address joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and could have a wide-ranging impact on…
What Makes a Strong Whistleblower Claim? Texas Case Studies: Procedural Requirements
The Texas Whistleblower Act (TWA), found in Texas Government Code Chapter 554, enables public employees to sue the government. However, the TWA also establishes strict…
Risky Business: Marijuana-Related Investments & Business Ventures Could Jeopardize Your Security Clearance
Despite widespread legalization at the state level, marijuana is currently classified as an illegal Schedule I substance under federal law. It is recommended that individuals…
What to Do as a DoD Civilian Employee if Your Collective Bargaining Rights Are Stripped
The Department of Defense’s recent sweeping move to terminate most collective bargaining agreements is creating immediate uncertainty for hundreds of thousands of civilian…
Schedule III Cannabis Won’t Change Much for Security Clearance Holders
Making cannabis a Schedule III drug is unlikely to change things for most security clearance holders and applicants any time soon. President Trump directed the attorney general to…