Are Divorce Records Public in New York?
Issues about confidentiality often arise during and after a divorce proceeding. A common issue is whether divorce records are public in New York state. The answer is typically no,…
What to Do if You’re Falsely Accused of Using AI to Cheat in College
Inappropriately using generative AI (GenAI) to complete assignments or take exams is prohibited by most colleges and universities as “falsifying academic materials” or…
Does Marijuana Reclassification Affect Me? What President Trump’s Executive Order on Marijuana Reclassification Means for Security Clearance Holders
Marijuana, or its derivative THC, continues to be a treacherous quagmire for security clearance holders and adjudicators alike. The latest complication of this quagmire…
Top 6 Ways to Protect Your Security Clearance in 2026: Financial Issues and ‘Guideline F’
The latest government shutdown has left the news cycle, but the impact—and anxieties—remain for many Federal employees and contractors. Those whose careers depend upon…
Generative AI at the DoW: Your Responsibilities Under the UCMJ
On December 9, 2025, the Secretary of War issued a memo that should’ve landed on your screen whether you’re an E-4 working logistics, a butter bar in a TOC, or a GS-13 in…
What to Know About OPM’s Revised Guidance on Telework, Proposed Rule on Appeal Rights for Probationary Employees
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) recently revised its guidance for telework and remote work. OPM also issued a proposed rule regarding appeal rights of probationary…
Are Non-Compete Clauses Enforceable in Maryland? What to Look for Before You Sign
We have all been through the process of new employment – you receive the offer, review the compensation and benefits package, and are ready to accept. Then, while reviewing the…
Lawyers at IEP Meetings: Understand Your Rights
The educational support and services your child with a disability receives are determined through their Individualized Education Program (IEP). An integral part of this process is…
Here’s How Updated Hatch Act Guidance Affects Current and Former Federal Employees
If you are a current federal employee, you are undoubtedly aware that you are subject to the rules regarding the Hatch Act. But as a former federal employee, are you subject to…
Parents Take Action Against School District ‘Timeout’ Boxes
The parents of students with special needs placed in so-called “timeout” boxes in an upstate New York school district, as recently reported in the media, are outraged. And…