Don’t Risk the Luck of the Irish on St. Patrick’s Day by Driving Drunk
While St. Patrick’s Day is one of the nation’s most popular holidays, it is one of the deadliest on the roads. St. Patrick’s Day is largely celebrated with festive…
ROTC Medical Waiver FAQs: Applications, DoDMERB, & Disqualifying Conditions
For those with their heart set on enrolling in ROTC, the prospect of rejection on medical grounds can be devastating. But a medical disqualification need not mean rejection from…
What to Know About the Career Risks Military Lawyers Face When Called to Fill Civilian Gaps
Did you know that a military lawyer, known as Judge Advocate General (JAG), could be risking his or her career when assisting with civilian legal matters? A recent case brings a…
My Spouse Gave Me a Sexually Transmitted Disease: Is It Domestic Violence? Does It Impact My Divorce Agreement?
A recent ruling by a judge in New York state determined that giving your spouse a sexually transmitted disease (STD), also known as a sexually transmitted infection (STI), is a…
Cheating off ChatGPT: Can Teachers Prove if AI Wrote Something?
How Do Teachers Prove Students Used AI to Write for Them? Even if a teacher cannot prove that AI like ChatGPT wrote something, evidence may still suggest it is more likely than…
Securing Parental Rights Early: When to File for Parentage in NY and Why It Matters
A Judgment of Parentage offers benefits over both Acknowledgments of Parentage and Adoption Orders for many New York parents. But when you file for Parentage can make all the…
Petitioning for a Pre-Birth Judgment of Parentage: The Legal Process in New York
Effective February 15, 2021, the Child-Parent Security Act (CPSA) has legalized gestational surrogacy in New York. In addition to key legal protections, the CPSA also secures a…
How a Minimum Wage Hike in Maryland Could Impact Employers
Employment laws in Maryland and neighboring states are constantly evolving, making it crucial to have committed attorneys prepared to undertake any legal measures employers may…
What Federal Employees Need to Know About the New ‘Schedule/Policy Career’ Rule
Here we go again. Federal employees may remember that in October 2020, President Donald Trump issued an executive order regarding Schedule F that would have allowed federal…
What Happens When a Federal Employee Fails a Background Check?
Federal employment depends on meeting suitability or fitness standards established under Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 731. When a background investigation…