OPM Violated Privacy Law in Giving DOGE Access to Federal Employee Personal Info, Judge Rules
WASHINGTON, D.C. (FEDweek) — The OPM “violated the law and bypassed its established cybersecurity practices” by giving representatives of DOGE “broad access to systems…
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,…
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…
Trump administration to let agencies promote federal employees more quickly
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Federal News Network) — Agencies will soon get leeway to promote federal employees more quickly, after the Office of Personnel Management on Monday…
Law firm Tully Rinckey to open 1st Midwest office in Columbus
COLUMBUS, OH (Columbus Business First) — The national law firm Tully Rinckey is opening its first Midwest office at 8425 Pulsar Place at Polaris later this year. Tully…
EEOC Trans Policy Pivot In Spotlight In Workplace Bias Suit
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Law360) — An ongoing lawsuit accusing the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission of fostering a hostile working environment for transgender employees…
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…
New Rules at Obscure Agency Could Make Firing Federal Employees Easier
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Law.com) — A new set of rules for evaluating discipline against federal employees could give more deference to agencies that opt to terminate employees.…
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…