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Protecting Your Employees and Protecting Your Business
Employment grievance lawsuits have increased by over 400 percent in the last two decades, according to the Department of Labor. High unemployment and employees' decreasing job security has only accelerated this trend over the last few years. In...
Military’s Continued Focus on Sexual Assault Crimes
In the midst of the on-going coverage of BGen Sinclair's court-martial (the "Poppa Panda Sexy Pants" case), the Secretary of Defense issued a memo this week addressing "Sexual Assault Prevention and Response." The memo outlined seven initiatives designed to "enhance...
Less Time for a Drug Crime, Maybe
On Monday, Attorney General Eric Holder announced that the Department of Justice will no longer charge certain nonviolent drug offenders with offenses that carry lengthy mandatory prison sentences. There are many caveats in the announcement, but it is indicative of a...
Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (CAAF) Term Wrap-Up
With United States v. Salyer, No. 13-0186 (C.A.A.F. Aug. 2, 2013), the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (CAAF) decided its last case for the term. The court issued a number of major opinions (including Salyer--where the court found unlawful command influence and...
EOD Warrior Foundation Fundraiser August 11 in Alexandria
The Sons of the Old Town Alexandria American Legion (Post 24) are hosting a fundraiser for the EOD Warrior Foundation this Sunday, August 11. The foundation benefits fallen and wounded EOD warriors and their families. The event features the local band Red Star and...
Are you prepared for life and death? If not, your ex-wife may be pleased
Warren Hillman died unexpectedly in 2008. His wife spent the next five years trying to collect the proceeds from his Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLIA). Adding to the indignity, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that his ex-wife, rather than his wife, was...
Committed to America’s Servicemembers Serving Worldwide
Military servicemembers who are under investigation, suspected of a crime, or facing adverse administrative or criminal action through the military need competent legal advice. Mr. Samuel C. Mooreis a devoted advocate that serves servicemembers worldwide through every...
Serving Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C.
Litigation is personal. Whether you are a criminal defendant or a civil plaintiff, the outcome of the litigation has the potential to dramatically affect your reputation, your business, and your livelihood. The consequences may be permanent. The complexity of the...
