Ask the Attorney: Mental Health and ROTC Enrollment
I’m a contracted cadet struggling with mental health issues. Won’t I get kicked out of ROTC if I get treatment or go to therapy? Will I need to pay back my scholarship if…
What Federal Employees Need to Know About OPM’s New RIF and Appeals Rules
Newly finalized Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulations could dramatically alter how federal employees challenge personnel actions, appeal agency decisions, and protect…
New York Criminal Cases and Social Media: When Online Posts Become Evidence
In today’s digital world, social media activity can create a permanent record for users with consequences that extend beyond the online world and into the courtroom. In New…
How Social Media Posts Can Become a Workplace Issue in New York State
A social media post made in seconds can have a lasting impact on your job. Living in this digital era raises important and ever-changing questions about employee rights, employer…
Can Your AI Chatbot Conversations Become Evidence in Texas?
Savvy users are well aware that they should take any AI-generated legal advice with a pound of salt. For many, AI search is only a preliminary step before determining whether…
What to Do if You are Misclassified as an Independent Contractor
This article was updated in July 2026 to reflect current statistics related to employees who are misclassified as independent contractors. Are you unsure if you are an employee or…
What Schools, Teachers, and Students Need to Know About the Legal Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Education
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the educational landscape, creating new opportunities—and new legal challenges—for schools, teachers, and students. From…
Is Your Spouse Hiding Digital Wealth? What It Could Mean for Your Divorce
Did you know that hidden digital assets can dramatically alter a divorce settlement? In New York state divorces, spouses are required to fully disclose their assets and…
Federal Employees Take Notice as MSPB Drops ‘Independent’ Status
Recent changes to the Merit Systems Protection Board’s (MSPB) public messaging have sparked interest across the federal workforce, raising critical questions about the…
What to Know About the Latest Trend in Prenuptial Agreements
Prenuptial agreements have traditionally been viewed as tools for protecting wealth, businesses, and inherited assets before marriage. But a new generation of couples are using…