White House misses congressional deadline to explain intelligence watchdog’s firing
WASHINGTON — The White House is still refusing to give Congress a reason for firing Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson, as required by law, missing a…
Mattis rebukes Trump over removal of Pentagon inspector general
Former Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis issued a rare public rebuke of President Trump Tuesday over his decision to fire Glenn Fine, the Pentagon inspector general charged with…
Many national retailers say they can’t pay rent. How this Albany shopping center developer is responding
Nigro Cos. of Albany is among the owners of shopping centers contending with retail tenants who didn’t pay April’s rent after their businesses were forced to close…
Rights of Federal Employees Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
We are dipping into the mailbag this week, and with the ongoing crisis and uncertainty taking place with the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, our law firm is receiving a lot of…
Amid coronavirus, Trump seizes chance to carry out a long-desired purge of government watchdogs
There was a moment during Monday’s coronavirus press briefing when President Donald Trump was asked about a recent government watchdog report about testing shortages in…
Workers on H-1B visas risk being sent home because of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred changes, and challenges, across nearly every industry and sector worldwide. As workers come to grips with pay cuts, furloughs and layoffs at both…
Obtaining and Maintaining Your Security Clearance Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic
There are generally three steps followed throughout the adjudicative process for most agencies when considering whether to grant access to classified information. It is important…
How Does COVID-19 Affect a Parent’s Visitation Rights?
Every aspect of life has been put on hold for Central New Yorkers during the COVID-19 outbreak. Many across the region have to wear many hats, which might include spending more…
Bankruptcies are coming — here’s how businesses might make it through
Three Albany attorneys who practice business law are expecting a wave of Chapter 11 bankruptcies due to the mandatory closures, travel restrictions and other major disruptions…
Death of a Whistleblower
Questions raised by a Pentagon investigator went unanswered following his workplace suicide. It’s almost not possible to overstate how large and complicated the United States…