By Ann Boehm, October 14, 2020 You may be aware that the FLRA recently issued three decisions that are definitely on the pro-agency side of the spectrum: U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Agriculture, 71 FLRA 968 (Sept. 30, 2020), which changes the...
By William Wiley, October 14, 2020 Last month, the Federal Circuit issued Ramirez v. DHS, No. 2019-1534 (Sept. 15, 2020), which dealt with the concept of an “unfit” termination. What the court is calling an “unfit” termination is more precisely a “medical inability to...
By Deborah Hopkins, October 14, 2020 We’ve all learned by now that this COVID-19 thing is intense. Not just the virus, but the effects it has on everyday life. From kids being at home to masks being required in public places, from social isolation to the loss of...
By Meghan Droste, October 14, 2020 Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” I am sure you are familiar with George Santayana’s famous saying, or some version of it. While it might not seem like we are in the business of teaching history — rather...
By Michael Rhoads, October 14, 2020 Happy (Fiscal) New Year! Here in the Northeast, the leaves are changing color, the temperature is falling, and just like any other new year celebration, it’s good to take time to look at where you are and where you’re going....
By Barbara Haga, October 14, 2020 Last month, I wrote about Lee v. Federal Aviation Administration, No. 2019-1790 (Fed. Cir. July 29, 2020) and explained that it had a lot of issues in it that I wanted to cover. This month, we will continue with the discussion of the...
Course Description Discovery is a critical and effective part of any litigation – when conducted properly. Annoying and abusive discovery techniques could have negative consequences, and possibly even lead to sanctions. From disrespect and profanity[...]