Protecting Your Rainy Day Fund
More than half of Americans have less than $1,000 in their savings accounts. Life is expensive.
Suspect in Chicago 'Ambush' Shooting of ATF Agent Arrested, Charged
A suspected gang member has been charged with shooting an ATF agent last week in an ambush in Chicago.
Both Sexual Assault Claims and Claims of Retaliation on Rise at DOD
This week, a new report released by the Department of Defense showed a 10 percent increase in servicemembers who report being the victim of sexual assault. According to Caroline Houck at Defense One, “In 2017, 6,769 servicemembers reported being the victim of a sexual assault, though a tenth of those incidents occurred before they joined the military.”
Second Circuit: Curtilage of Home Extends to Unenclosed and Visible City Backyard
Robert Alexander lived in a narrow house on Staten Island. One night, Alexander stood with a woman in front yard holding a bottle of vodka.
Checking In With Long Term Care And FEEA
Tune in this week to learn why long term care insurance is a crucial part of your retirement planning.
Ex CBP Agent Pleads Guilty to Obstruction of Justice
A former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer has pled guilty in Las Cruces federal court to obstruction of justice, the Justice Department announced this week.
Ninth Circuit: Prior Salary Alone Cannot Justify Wage Differential under Equal Pay Act
After hearing argument en banc late last year to “clarify the law,” the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision on April 9, 2018, holding that prior salary alone or in combination with other factors cannot justify wage differential under the Equal Pay Act.
Retirement Planning Tips
With Americans living longer lives, it has become increasingly critical to plan for the retirement years. And the earlier you start making plans, the more likely it is that you will be well prepared for your retirement.
Marshals Arrest Oklahoma Corrections’ Longest Outstanding Escape Suspect
U.S. Marshals arrested a man last week in Texas who escaped an Oklahoma state prison nearly 40 years ago–making him Oklahoma Department of Corrections’ longest outstanding escape suspect.
No Bivens Remedy For Claims of Incorrect OIG Reports
In 2009, the Department of Labor hired Stewart Liff and his consulting firm to provide three management assessment reports.
What Hasn't Changed Since Waco
Everyone is talking about the WACO miniseries – so, we will too –from a current threat and technology perspective.
Newark (NJ) Sergeant Receives March 2018 Officer of the Month Award
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has selected Sergeant Juan Gonzalez, of the Newark (NJ) Police Department, as the recipient of its Officer of the Month Award for March 2018.
Backpage.com Founders Indicted on 93 Charges of Prostitution, Money Laundering
Seven top officials behind the website Backpage.com were arrested after a federal grand jury in Arizona indicted them on 93 counts, including facilitating prostitution and money laundering.
Sixth Circuit: Qualified Immunity Denied in Claim of Alleged Race-Based Stop, Search, and Arrest
In June 2014, Vanessa Enoch and Avery Corbin attended a pretrial hearing at the Hamilton County Courthouse.
Get Outside for National Park Week!
Tune in this week to hear from the National Parks Service (NPS) about all the activities going on around the country for National Park Week April 21-29, including Junior Ranger Day and Park Prescription Day.
The President’s Tech & Science Agenda
Host Ben Carnes of Shaw Bransford and Roth will delve into the Trump Administration’s tech and science agenda with guests Carten Cordell, a Senior Technology Reporter at FedScoop, as well as Derek B. Johnson, a reporter at FCW.
Celebrating Women's History Month
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we also take time to pay homage to Elizabeth Coffal Robinson and Betty Blankenship.
Federal Agents Seize 63 Dogs From Fighting Ring
After discovering blood stains on the carpet at a suspected dogfighting operation in Georgia, federal agents seized 63 dogs from the premises.
Nine Iranians Charged in Cyber Theft Campaign
The United States Department of Justice has unsealed an indictment charging nine Iranian residents and citizens -- Gholamreza Rafatnejad, 38; Ehsan Mohammadi, 37; Abdollah Karima, aka Vahid Karima, 39; Mostafa Sadeghi, 28; Seyed Ali Mirkarimi, 34; Mohammed Reza Sabahi, 26; Roozbeh Sabahi, 24; Abuzar Gohari Moqadam, 37; and Sajjad Tahmasebi, 30 – with undertaking a massive cyber theft campaign on behalf of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Is Your Career in Good Hands?
FEDS Cases are won and lost based on the quality of legal representation.