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…
The revolving door for tech officials at Trump’s DHS
WASHINGTON, D.C. (FedScoop) — The Department of Homeland Security was looking to bring on a vendor to provide desktop support services for its Office of the Chief…
CIA officer caught stealing millions in gold bars pleads guilty to colossal wire fraud scheme
WASHINGTON, D.C. (New York Post) — A CIA officer charged with stealing tens of millions of dollars’ worth in gold bars and stashing them at his Virginia home pleaded…
Comment on the OPM and MSPB Proposed Rule | “Promoting Employee Accountability”
Comment on Proposed Rule: Promoting Employee Accountability (RIN 3124-AA35) August 1, 2026 Tully Rinckey PLLC respectfully submits these comments regarding the proposed rule…
Comment on the EEOC’s Proposed Rule | “Federal Sector Equal Employment Opportunity”
Comment on the EEOC’s Proposed Rule, “Federal Sector Equal Employment Opportunity” (RIN 3046-AB46) September 28, 2026 The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s…
Comment on OPM’s Proposed Rule | “Reduction in Force Appeals”
Public Comment in Response to OPM’s Proposed Rule: “Reduction in Force Appeals” by Tully Rinckey PLLC OPM’s proposed rule, “Reduction in Force Appeals” (RIN…
FBI no longer treating an applicant’s experience with prostitution as automatic bar against hiring
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Associated Press) — The FBI is dropping a categorical hiring ban on applicants who have had sexual encounters with prostitutes and will instead consider in…
7 Deadly Sins for Security Clearance Holders and Applicants
This article was updated to reflect 2026 policy changes and national security developments. Obtaining a security clearance is required for any federal employees or contractors who…
The Bottom Line of Guideline F: Your Personal Finances Impact Your Security Clearance Eligibility
Adopting a Lifestyle Compatible with Classified Work One of the more painful moments for a security clearance lawyer is watching Department Counsel, sworn to strip your client’s…
Trump admin reshaping federal employee discipline, firing rules
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Federal News Network) — The rules governing discipline and removal procedures for federal employees are on track for a major overhaul. A slew of proposed…