Survey: VA’s whistleblowing protections aren’t effective
A year since the Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017 was enacted, an independent report indicates the Act is not having the intended effect Congress desired on…
Time for change: Office of Personnel Management is updating its digital records system
Time is ticking as government officials work to update the aging digital records system at the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The goal of the update is to…
Are you entitled to a Medical Disability Retirement?
The recent change in policy to the “Deploy or Get Out” approach means that service members who have been non-deployable or will be non-deployable for 12 months or more will be…
Case Dismissed!–Why the Texas Citizens Participation Act is an Important Tool for Civil Litigation
The Texas Citizens Participation Act (TCPA), also known as the Texas Anti-SLAPP law, is a must-read for Texas litigators and their clients. The purpose of the law is “to…
GDPR’s Potential Effect on Cyber Insurance Claims
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went into effect in May. It applies to data processing by companies and organizations that operate within the European Union and…
Parolees are not the only New Yorkers who will benefit from expanded voting rights
The recent executive order granting parolees in New York State the right to vote may do more than enfranchise formerly incarcerated individuals. The executive order reduces the…
Executive Order on Firing Policies Leaves Federal Employees Contemplating Job Security
A recent executive order could have some federal employees contemplating their job security, or at least scratching their heads. An overhaul of the way poorly performing federal…
Setting the record straight: Video interrogations tell it like it is
The chances of ensuring the reliability of evidence at trial and guarding against false confessions are improving in New York State, thanks to a new law requiring video…
New York State bill would increase protections, benefits to veterans and military personnel
A package of bills currently under consideration in New York State would benefit military personnel and veterans with everything from increased employment services and property…
Businesses obligated to protect consumer privacy and data protection in light of new regulations
It’s not business as usual anymore, at least when it comes to privacy and data protection. The way businesses worldwide collect, process and store the personal data of consumers…