When Is the Right Time to Hire an Education Attorney?
Parents and students in New York state are often in disputes with school districts and colleges. Such disputes, most of the time, should and could be easily rectified. However,…
Clear Terms, Conditions Key to Successful Employment Agreements
The foundation of successful employer-employee relationships is well-crafted employment agreements. These agreements are the starting point for defining rights, responsibilities,…
Can a Security Clearance Be Reinstated After it Has Been Terminated?
The termination of a security clearance can significantly impact your career, especially for those in roles that require access to classified information. Regardless whether you…
What to Know About the Stages of Litigation
Litigation is the process of resolving legal disputes through the court system, progressing through several distinct stages that guide a case from inception to resolution. By…
Titling in The Military and The Resulting Negative Implications
Titling involves placing the name and identifying information of a person, corporation, or other legal entity in the title block of a Department of Defense Law Enforcement Agency…
What to Know About Responding to a Statement of Reasons
For individuals who have been granted a security clearance, receiving a statement of reasons (SOR) can have severe implications on the individual’s clearance and career if an…
Federal Telework Employees Could be Hit with Pay Decreases
Remote workers continue to be a vital part of the federal workforce, but if two bills recently introduced in the Senate are signed into law, federal telework employees could see…
Know Your Rights: A Guide for Parents When Your Child Faces School Discipline in New York State
As a parent, it can be incredibly distressing to hear that your child is in trouble, especially when they are facing disciplinary action for something that took place at school.…
How Long Does a Security Clearance Last?
Security clearances, which are required for individuals who may work with classified information within various government sectors, exist to protect sensitive data and provide…
Boyer vs. United States Raises Impactful Issue Regarding Pay for Federal Employees
In Boyer v United States, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit revived a claim brought by a female clinical pharmacist that a Veterans Medical Center which paid her a…