Beware Kratom, Gas Station Drugs and Supplements: Career Risks for Military
When you check out at the gas station, you probably don’t expect to see something that could ruin your military career by the register. Brightly packaged fruit-flavored gummies…
Kratom: DoD-Prohibited Substance or Schedule I Controlled Substance?
Just because a product can be bought from your local gas station—without even showing ID—does not mean its use is permitted for service members. Distributors of gas station…
Restoring the Ranks: Military Recruitment Surges
HOUSTON, T.X. (KFXR-AM) — The U.S. military no longer has to look for a few good men and women, because they have found a lot more. Military recruiting continues to surge in…
Army National Guard Pilot Sues United Airlines for Alleged Benefit Failures
CHICAGO, IL (Military.com) — A U.S. Army National Guard pilot has sued United Airlines for allegedly violating his federal rights as a service member after he was denied…
United Airlines violated National Guard soldier’s employment, family leave rights, lawsuit says
CHICAGO, IL (Stars & Stripes) — United Airlines violated the protected employment rights of a Hawaii Army National Guard member while he attended flight school by not…
Laid Off in Texas? Legal Considerations Beyond Unemployment
Mass layoffs and plant closures do not affect only laid-off employees and their families. The state and impacted communities need adequate notice to prepare for an increased…
Does USERRA Protect Military Service Members During a Layoff?
Layoffs have been hitting Texans hard: from El Paso to Houston. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) requires employers to give laid-off employees adequate…
What Laid-Off Texas Employees Need to Know About WARN Notices and Their Rights
As businesses across the United States continue to navigate economic shifts, new data indicates that layoffs in Texas remain active in 2026, with thousands of workers impacted…
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Makes Way for Lawsuits Against Defense Contractors
Have you been injured as a result of actions by a defense contractor? A recent U.S. Supreme Court case makes way for new lawsuits, setting a precedent for military members harmed…
Illusion of Privacy: How Social Media Apps Endanger Military Careers in 2026
Carelessness on social media and apps can trigger administrative or disciplinary action under the UCMJ, including court-martial. The costs can range from the professional to the…