Military Spouses Relocating to Maryland Soon May Be Able to Work Under Out-of-State Licenses: What to Know
Maryland has enacted legislation intended to reduce licensing barriers for military spouses and service members relocating to Maryland. Effective October 1, 2026, certain…
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…
Kratom: DoD-Prohibited Substance or Schedule I Controlled Substance?
Just because a product can be bought from your local gas station—without even showing ID—does not mean its use is permitted for service members. Distributors of gas station…
Ask the Attorney: Getting the Most Out of Your Office of Soldiers’ Counsel (OSC) Visit
I’m an active-duty soldier in the Army going through disability retirement. Does the Army’s recent policy update mean that I can only meet with an Office of Soldiers’…
When to Use Government Counsel, When to Call a Private Military Disability Retirement Attorney
There are precious few situations when the military must provide free legal representation to service members. Legal help is not guaranteed for most facing the Disability…
Disability Retirement: Why Hire a Private Attorney if the Military Lawyer Does the Same Thing for Free?
The military does not provide free legal help to all service members navigating LDES or IDES. Government counsel is available for some service members—on paper—but the scope…
Fuel for the Fire: How “Just a Few Questions” Can Lead to Adverse Action
Imagine receiving a call from your commander, asking you to report to the conference room because “someone just wants to ask you a few questions.” You haven’t…
Ask the Attorney: Mental Health and ROTC Enrollment
I’m a contracted cadet struggling with mental health issues. Won’t I get kicked out of ROTC if I get treatment or go to therapy? Will I need to pay back my scholarship if…
Ask the Attorney: Marijuana and the Military
I’m in the military and marijuana is legal in my state. Now that Cannabis is supposed to be rescheduled, does that mean I’m cleared to use marijuana? April 22, 2026, the…
Does USERRA Protect Military Service Members During a Layoff?
Layoffs have been hitting Texans hard: from El Paso to Houston. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) requires employers to give laid-off employees adequate…