What Service Members Need to Know Before Going to Court
The difference surrounding how courts go through a jury selection process might seem straightforward on the outside; however, when it comes to military courts, the process is…
Prosecutors surely will proceed in timely fashion this time in Morgan case
The government was embarrassed once already in an attempt to convict Robert Morgan and three others on fraud charges, so it’s safe to assume federal prosecutors believe very…
Pentagon Eyes Plan to Intensify Social Media Screening in Military Background Investigations
The Pentagon is looking for a new way to screen social media as part of its background check process, in an effort to prevent extremist behavior in the ranks. Anthony Kuhn, an…
Lawyers weigh in on what an independent investigation into Gov. Cuomo could entail
Attorney General Letitia James now has the power to appoint someone to conduct an independent investigation into Cuomo. Her office said Monday his office sent them the referral…
Agency ‘Winners and Losers’ at Stake in Supreme Court Challenges
The Supreme Court will take up a pair of cases exploring the power of administrative agencies, a topic of renewed interest among the expanded majority of conservative justices.…
New guidance for federal hiring and firing puts less emphasis on marijuana use as a disqualifier
Federal agencies should not automatically disqualify job applicants or take disciplinary actions against current employees for using or possessing marijuana, the government’s…
How the release of Daniel Prude grand jury records could create new legal terrain in NY
On Tuesday, after an announcement that police officers involved in the death of Daniel Prude had been cleared by a grand jury, state Attorney General Letitia James revealed that a…
Rochester Police officers involved in Daniel Prude case will not face criminal charges
New York State Attorney General Tish James announced Tuesday the seven Rochester Police officers involved in the Daniel Prude case will not face any criminal charges. James said…
Complex appointments clause challenges throw some MSPB cases in limbo
For agencies with administrative judges, a 2018 Supreme Court case has created a messy, albeit solvable, situation in recent years. In Lucia v. Securities and Exchange Commission,…
State Assembly reviewing ‘Kyra’s Law,’ aimed at bolstering child protections
In 2016, 2-year-old Kyra Franchetti was shot twice by her father while she slept. He then set the house on fire and committed suicide. Kyra’s mother, Jacqueline Franchetti, had…