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…
Pentagon office for AI oversight is understaffed, government watchdog finds
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Stars and Stripes) — The Pentagon office tasked with coordinating the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence to better cope with the…
Trump cancels live stream of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan’s firing squad execution, survivors react
FORT HOOD, Texas (KXXV) — President Trump announced Thursday that the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, set for December, will no longer be live streamed.…
Why It Makes Sense to Take Your Employer to Court in Texas
Texas employees pursuing workplace discrimination, retaliation, or other employment claims typically must begin by filing a charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission…
More Rights, Stronger Remedies: How the Dole Act Enhances USERRA Protections for Service Members in the Civilian Workforce
Employees who serve in the military should not have to choose between answering their nation’s call and protecting their civilian careers. For more than 30 years, the…
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…
Does USERRA Protect Military Service Members During a Layoff?
Layoffs have been hitting Texans hard: from El Paso to Houston. Conifer’s Health Solution provided notice in September to the Texas Workforce Commission of a layoff impacting…
Protecting Those Who Serve: What Sets USERRA Apart From Other Employment Laws
When an employee experiences unlawful discrimination or retaliation, multiple federal and/or state laws may apply in their case. For example, an employee denied reasonable…
DC Circuit panel upholds Pentagon’s ban on Anthropic – so what comes next?
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Breaking Defense) — Today’s ruling by a three-judge appeals panel against Anthropic in the AI titan’s lawsuit against the Department of Defense is far…
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…