Do EEO Laws Protect Federal Employees From Retaliation?
Retaliation is the single most commonly reported basis for federal workplace discrimination claims. Even so, employees often hesitate to report discrimination. Fear of retaliation…
Co-Parenting Tips for a Joyful Holiday Season
The holidays should be a time of significant joy, yet absent careful planning, they can quickly become stressful for everyone involved when co-parenting is part of the equation.…
Procedural Points #4 | Filing With the Intelligence Oversight Board (IOB)
Clients are often faced with a failed ‘closure’ challenge. They have been mistreated; administrative due process provides a path to remedy, but that path leaves the client…
Good News for Federal Employees With MSPB Appeals
With the longest federal government shutdown in history now over, the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) can get back to work handling federal employee appeals. Faced with the…
Special Education Due-Process Complaints in New York: A Guide for Parents
When discussions between a parent and a school district fail to resolve disagreements about a student’s right to a free appropriate public education (FAPE), the next step may be…
The Blockchain Breakup: What to Know About Cryptocurrency in a New York State Divorce
By 2030, the cryptocurrency market is projected to exceed $3 trillion in global value. As digital assets become increasingly prevalent, understanding how such holdings are…
Thank a Veteran! Then Hire One to Become Eligible for a Tax Break
On this Veterans Day, it’s important to remember the sacrifices our military members have made to keep our country safe. It is also important to thank our veterans for their…
What to Know About Veteran-Focused Civilian Employment Mobility Claims Defense
You retired from the military and finally landed your dream job after several months of searching. Now your current employer demands you pay them $25,000 just to leave. If this…
How to Contest a Will in New York: Legal Grounds and Process
In New York State, it is not enough to have legal standing to contest a will. You must also have legal grounds to challenge a will’s validity. Legal Grounds for Contesting a…
Legal Standing: Who Can Contest a Will in New York State?
What Does It Mean to Contest a Will in New York? To contest a will means to challenge the validity of that will. If you believe the will is invalid and you have standing,…