Trump’s Order Ending Union Contracts Ripe for Legal Challenge
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Bloomberg Law) — The Trump administration’s attempt to leverage a little-used law covering national security-related workers in order to cancel union…
Law firms fear Trump orders could affect security clearances of lawyers who are military reservists
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Associated Press) — President Donald Trump says executive orders targeting law firms are being issued in the name of national security, with the White…
Ineligible students graduated Catskill high school
CATSKILL, NY (WRGB) — The Catskill Central School District has acknowledged that a group of high school students graduated despite not meeting the necessary requirements.…
Hegseth’s younger brother is serving in a key role as liaison and senior adviser inside the Pentagon
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Associated Press) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s younger brother is serving in a key position inside the Pentagon as a Department of Homeland…
‘I’m floored’: Experts reveal ‘really scary’ info shared by Trump officials in Signal group chat
WASHINGTON, D.C. (New York Post) — President Trump’s cabinet officials revealed “pretty detailed” classified information on a chat group with a journalist earlier this…
Trump Tells OPM to Take Direct Role in Disciplining Employees of Other Agencies; Focus on Suitability
WASHINGTON, D.C. (FEDweek) — President Trump has ordered OPM to take a direct role in disciplining employees of other agencies by invoking “suitability” considerations…
Fired Federal Workers Stuck in Limbo After Judges Order Return
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Bloomberg Law) — Thousands of probationary federal employees reinstated to their positions via court orders aren’t back to work, as the administration…
Schenectady SPCA advises public to pet shop responsibly
SCHENECTADY, NY (WTEN) — The Schenectady County SPCA is warning the public to be careful when purchasing a pet. Despite a 2024 law, humane law enforcement says shoppers must…
How to handle a layoff (the legal version)
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Tribune Content Agency) — DEAR READER: If you lose your job, what are your rights during layoff conversations and how should you handle a termination…
Revoking Security Clearances: How Bad Could It Get for Lawyers?
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Bloomberg Law) — Washington lawyer Mark Zaid’s security clearance gives him access to information, like whether a client works for the Central…