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…
Digital Domestic Violence in New York State: From Text Messages to Tracking Apps
In the digital age, domestic abuse does not always involve physical harm. Increasingly, abusive partners use various forms of technology, such as smartphones, AirTags, and Ring…
Surprise Heirs and Estate Planning in New York State
The rising popularity of at-home DNA testing kits is bringing consequences to an area its many users might not have anticipated: estate planning. Online services such as 23andMe…
Preparing for the Preliminary Conference: What to Expect in New York Divorce Court
For many, the preliminary conference is the first time their divorce feels “real.” It is the first appearance in the courthouse, the first time they will be on the record, and…
New Year, Same Guideline F: Financial Issues and Your Security Clearance
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…