The Hatch Act and the Military: Limitations on Political Activity
Military service members are U.S. citizens, and thus free to engage in the political process. At the same time, there are limitations on service members’ political activity,…
Can I Vote While in Uniform? Prohibited Partisan Political Activity Explained
Military service members are held to a high standard of conduct and face restrictions on their freedom of expression that most civilians do not. For example, it is prohibited for…
Ask the Attorney: What Can You Do if You Have Second Thoughts About Your SMART Scholarship?
Question: I am a Ph.D. Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) scholar in phase 1 and I am having serious second thoughts about my research group, my…
Is Your Spouse Tracking You? What Divorcing Couples Need to Know About AirTags, Shared Accounts, and Privacy
Divorce often brings increased scrutiny of finances, communications, and daily activities. However, as technology becomes more integrated into everyday life, divorcing spouses may…
What Recourse Remains for Federal Correctional Employees Without a Union? BOP Labor Relations Status Update
October 2026 Update and Current Status Following the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ (BOP) termination of its collective bargaining agreement on September 25, 2025, Federal…
What Should Federal Employees Do If Their Personal Information Has Been Compromised?
Federal employees provide the government with a significant amount of sensitive personal information throughout their careers, including Social Security numbers, financial data,…
Residency Determinations and Investigations in New York School Districts
New York law ensures that students between five and twenty-one years old can attend public school, tuition free, if they have not received a high school diploma and reside within…
When Military Service Intersects with the C-Suite: Understanding Executive USERRA Claims
For high-level business executives and C-suite leaders who also serve in the military, a Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) violation by their…
What to Know About OPM’s New Time-in-Grade Rules and When to Seek Legal Assistance
A new final rule issued by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) could significantly change how federal employees compete for promotions by eliminating longstanding…
Veterans’ Preference in Federal Hiring: What Federal Job Applicants Need to Know
Veterans who have served our nation may be eligible for valuable hiring advantages when pursuing careers with the federal government. Veterans’ preference is a long-standing…