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Neil McPhie – Ask the Lawyer
By Neil A.G. McPhie Q: What do you do if you accuse an agency of racial discrimination and it responds with some bogus explanation? A: Agencies usually respond to allegations of discrimination made in Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaints with …
Today’s Honoree is Mathew Tully
Mat founded his law firm in his kitchen in 2004. He has built it to be a multi-million dollar firm in 3 states. In March he left it all behind to serve his country. Mat is a Lt. Col. in …
Fired Reservist Sues Former Employer
A Marine Corps Reservist who just shipped out for boot camp is suing his former employer for allegedly firing him because he joined the military – but his ex-bosses at a Connecticut car dealership say it’s all a big misunderstanding. …
Pilots Could Be Punished After Speaking Up About Deadly F-22 Fleet
Two US Air Force pilots who spoke out against unresolved issues onboard the multi-million dollar F-22 Raptor fleet may face punishment from the Pentagon, even though they are covered under the Whistleblower Protection Act. Despite ongoing reports of malfunctions with …
Washington Area Appointments and Promotions for the Week of May 14
Tully Rinckey of the District appointed Sterling DeRamus of counsel in the military law and federal employment law practice.
EEOC Bans Discrimination Against Ex-Cons
Convicted criminals and other people with arrest records should find it easier to land a job, thanks to a new policy announced last week by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Policy bans employers from using arrest and conviction record as …
Washington Area Appointments for the Week of May 7
Tully Rinckey of the District appointed Raven L. Hall attorney in its federal employment law practice.
Former Army JAG Greg Rinckey Provides Legal Analysis of Soldier Who Died on Skype
Military Lawyer and former Army JAG Attorney Greg Rinckey is called on by CNN to provide live perspective on a mysterious investigation surrounding the death of U.S. soldier after he collapses while speaking to his wife via Skype. Rinckey weighs …
People on the Move – Sterling DeRamus
Date added: May 4, 2012 Submission Type: New Hire Current employer: Tully Rinckey PLLC Current title/position: Of Counsel Industry: Legal Services Position department: Legal Previous Employer: United States Navy Duties/responsibilities: Of Counsel DeRamus will assist and represent federal employment clients …
EEOC Bans Discrimination Against Ex-Cons
Convicted criminals and other people with arrest records should find it easier to land a job, thanks to a new policy announced last week by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Policy bans employers from using arrest and conviction record as …
People on the Move – Raven Hall
Submission type: New Hire Current employer: Tully Rinckey PLLC Current title/position: Associate Industry: Legal Services Position department: Legal Previous employer: National Treasury Employees Union Previous title/position: Attorney Duties/responsibilities: Ms. Hall will represent federal employees in federal employment law matters regarding …
Employment Rights for America’s Returning Veterans
Mathew Tully, from the Tully Rinckey law firm in New York, says that former members of the military have an advantage in getting hired by the federal government. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) allows veterans to obtain hiring preference …
Lawyer Urges Feds to Follow “Obey-Now-Grieve-Later” Rule
The GSA spending scandal prompted federal employees to challenge inappropriate actions and expose misconduct. But a warning comes from a law firm that says workers who refuse questionable orders are committing insubordination, which could put their employment at risk. “If your supervisor is …
Shifting Guidelines Prompt Calls for ROE Reform
The Afghan man captured on a grainy surveillance video was a known insurgent. And there he was — again — digging a hole for a homemade mine beneath a well-traveled dirt road in Helmand province. Several Marines in a nearby …
The Broad Boundaries of Discrimination in the Workplace
Employers who think they are safe from accusations of discrimination in the workplace merely because an employee is not a member of one of the protected classes may be treading risky ground. While Federal protected classes apply to any employee, there are …
Gay Workers Are On Their Own
I’ve been covering labor issues for a long time but yesterday I realized how much I still have to learn about worker rights. I wrote a story about a gay man who claims he was fired from the Library of Congress after his …
A Wake Up Call for Federal Employees
According to one attorney who represents federal employees, the recent scandal that has plagued the General Services Administration should serve as a wake up call to federal employees who conduct business travel. John P. Mahoney, a partner at Tully Rinckey PLLC …
Outside Employment May Lead to Blown Federal Careers
With President Barack Obama proposing to end a two-year pay freeze for federal employees, some fiscal relief may be in sight for them. It won’t be much, though. The proposed federal civilian across-the-board pay increase is only 0.5 percent. It’s …
Ask the Lawyer: You Can’t Take Military Property – Even Temporarily
By Mathew B. Tully Question: How bad would it be if I used some military equipment from work to do odd jobs at home? Answer: Every so often I come across a newspaper article about a bomb squad being called …
Method, Intent Shape Illegal-Entry Charges
Q: I got in trouble for going into a friend’s home without his permission while he was away. What’s the difference among burglary, housebreaking and unlawful entry? A: Even government prosecutors have a hard time differentiating these offenses. In fact, …
Army Reserve Reprimands Soldier who Backed Paul
Greg Rinckey’s military law analysis used in this Associated Press Article was picked up by 350+ local and national news sites across the world including the Washington Post, Washington Examiner, Boston Globe, MSNBC, Taiwan News, Stars and Stripes and world …
Former Army JAG Lisa Windsor Discusses Robert Bales Murder Trial
UCMJ Attorney Lisa Windsor appears on C-SPAN’s Washington Business Journal program to provide analysis and field viewer questions regarding the high profiled murder case of Staff Sergeant Robert Bales who is accused of killing 17 Afghanistan civilians.
Army Sergeant Charged in Afghan Massacre
Tully Rinckey’s Lisa Windsor provides analysis for Associated Press Television in the case of an Army soldier who is accused of murdering 17 Afghanistan Civilians.
US Afghan Shooting Trial to be ‘Long Process’
A top US Army general has said that the case against US soldier Robert Bales, charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder over the pre-dawn massacre of Afghan villagers, is set to be a “long process”. General Lloyd Austin, the deputy …
Marine Should Not be Punished for Anti-Obama Facebook Posts
A Marine who said he would not follow an unlawful order from President Obama should not be dismissed, Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) said Friday. Hunter, a Marine reservist who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, said Marine Sgt. Gary Stein should not …
Economy Blamed for Spike in Workplace Retaliation
Retaliation by employers was at an all-time high in 2011, according to recent statistics released by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). According to the data, retaliation claims made up 37.4 percent of the total number of overall charges filed in the 2011 …
Marine Still Outspoken Despite Facing Dismissal
The story was picked up by hundreds and hundreds of national and local news agencies across the world including ABC News, Boston Globe, CBS News, Yahoo News, Military Times Publications, Miami Herald and Times Union. A Marine facing dismissal for …
Army Improves Help for Sexual Assault Victims
Pvt. Jessica Kenyon was in the Army from 2005 to 2006. In that short time, she says she was raped twice and also forcibly groped by three fellow soldiers. She stayed silent because she feared retaliation and being ostracized, she …
How Staff Sgt. Bales’ Lawyers are Fighting for His Life
Lawyers for Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, suspected of killing 16 Afghan civilians, will likely mount a two-pronged defense, military law experts say, attacking the evidence against him while also arguing that his reported combat injuries and mental trauma created …
Economy Blamed for Spike in Workplace Retaliation
Retaliation by employers was at an all-time high in 2011, according to recent statistics released by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). According to the data, retaliation claims made up 37.4 percent of the total number of overall charges filed in the 2011 …
Former Army JAG Lisa Windsor Discusses Afghan Civilian Shootings
Military Defense attorney Lisa Windsor appears on CCTV to to discuss possible convictions for Robert Bales, who is being charged with killing Afghan civilians.
Can You Trash Your Boss and Still Keep Your Job?
Gailen David has worked two decades plus as a flight attendant for American Airlines. It’s not surprising that he, like most employees, has some funny things to say about his employer. Unlike most workers, however, he decided to share those …
Military Attorney Greg Rinckey Discusses Whats Next in Afghan Civilian Shooting Case
Tully Rinckey’s Managing Partner Greg Rinckey appears on CNN to provide military law analysis surrounding Army Sgt. Robert Bales who is accused of killing sixteen in Afghanistan. The interview hit the CNN Wire where it was picked up by more …
Motive Remains a Mystery
Like thousands of other American soldiers, Robert Bales joined the army after the September 11th attacks. And like many of those troops, he found himself serving multiple deployments in two different wars while he dealt with injuries both physical and …
Religion at Work can Bring Fire and Brimstone
Employees have religious rights in the workplace, but wearing your religion on your sleeve at work can be hazardous to your career. The question of how much religion in the workplace is too much is playing out in a California …
A Look at Military Justice in Afghan Killing Case
Featured on 650+ news sites around the world including: ABC News CBS News MSNBC NPR US News and World Report Huffington Post Washington Post Boston Globe Yahoo News Google News Verizon News Miami Herald San Francisco Chronicle Anchorage Daily News …
People on the Move – Mark Roth
Date added: March 12, 2012 Submission Type: New Hire Current employer: Tully Rinckey PLLC Current title/position: Union Development Specialist & Senior Counsel Industry: Legal Services Position department: Legal Previous Employer: AFGE Previous title/position: General Counsel Duties/responsibilities: As union development specialist …
Attorney Makes a Good Case for an MBA
A look at Greg T. Rinckey’s professional history makes it clear that he is a modern-day Renaissance man. He started out as as a firefighter, and doggedly pursued his dream of becoming an attorney. Along the way, he sandwiched in …
Ask The Lawyer: Computer Misuse Can Compromise Security Clearance
Q: How bad is it for me to use my government computer for non-work matters? A: There is a type of computer program called a “Trojan horse.” It usually comes to users as a benign message or link, but once …
Former Federal Union Lawyer Joins Firm
Mark Roth, who was general counsel to the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) for 27 years, is coming out of retirement to serve as a union development specialist and senior counsel for the law firm of Tully Rinckey. Roth …
Ask the Lawyer: Education Interrupted by Service? Know Your Rights
Q: I recently started attending college and am really enjoying it. I also serve in the National Guard. I’ve heard some professors grumble about students missing classes because of military obligations. I’m a little worried about what will happen to …
Washington Area Appointments and Promotions: Week of Feb. 27
Tully Rinckey of the District appointed Vijay Mani law clerk.
Lisa Windsor Discusses Danny Chen Military Hazing Suicide Case
UCMJ Court Martial Attorney Lisa Windsor provides Military Law analysis on the Danny Chen suicide case. 8 soldiers are facing charges after Danny Chen committed suicide after repeated hazing based on his Chinese-American race.
Returning Military Members: Feds Not Offering Jobs Back
Every year, more than 1,000 National Guard, reserve and active-duty troops coming back from Iraq, Afghanistan or other military duty complain of being denied jobs or otherwise being penalized by employers because of their military obligations. The biggest offender: the …
Returning Veterans Allege Job Discrimination – by the Government
Every year, more than a thousand National Guard, reserve and active-duty troops coming back from Iraq, Afghanistan or other military duty complain of being denied jobs or otherwise being penalized by employers because of their military obligations. The biggest offender: …
Federal Government is Top Offender Against Veterans on Holding Jobs
Every year, more than a thousand National Guard, reserve and active-duty troops coming back from Iraq, Afghanistan or other military duty complain of being denied jobs or otherwise being penalized by employers because of their military obligations. The biggest offender: …
Feds Discriminate Against Veterans
Why is it so hard for US servicemen to land steady employment once coming home? For one thing, the same government that gave them guns isn’t so quick to give them jobs. The US government enacted the Uniformed Services Employment …
Returning Military Members Allege Job Discrimination – by Federal Government
Every year, more than a thousand National Guard, reserve and active-duty troops coming back from Iraq, Afghanistan or other military duties complain of being denied jobs or otherwise being penalized by employers because of their military obligations. The biggest offender: …
Military Members Accuse Feds of Job Discrimination
Every year, more than a thousand National Guard, reserve and active-duty troops coming back from Iraq, Afghanistan or other military duty complain of being denied jobs or otherwise being penalized by employers because of their military obligations. The biggest offender: …
Vets Vent on Federal Jobs Bias
Every year, more than 1,000 National Guard, reserve and active-duty troops coming back from Iraq, Afghanistan or other military duty complain of being denied jobs or otherwise being penalized by employers because of their military obligations. The biggest offender: the …
U.S. Criticized for Treatment of Workers Who Served in Military
Every year, more than a thousand National Guard, reserve and active-duty troops coming back from Iraq, Afghanistan or other military duty complain of being denied jobs or otherwise being penalized by employers because of their military obligations. The biggest offender: …
Vijay Mani – People on the Move
Date added: February 15, 2012 Submission Type: New Hire Current employer: Tully Rinckey PLLC Current title/position: Law Clerk Industry: Legal Services Position department: Legal Duties/responsibilities: Vijay Mani will assist attorneys in preparing various court documents, advisory memorandums and research on …
Hazing Trial is Attributed to Influence of Politician
The civilian attorney for a second Hawaii Marine charged with hazing leading up to the suicide of Lance Cpl. Harry Lew in Afghanistan said Monday the only reason his client is on trial is because Lew’s aunt Judy Chu is …
Facebook ‘Invisible’ Sharing Worries Privacy Advocates
As Facebook officials unveiled dozens of new applications this week for automatic sharing of profile content, privacy advocates warn that users should worry not only about what is openly shared, but also about what they claim is shared behind-the-scenes to …
Marines Urinating on Dead Afghan Soldiers – Possible Outcomes
A Youtube video has recently surfaced showing four US Marine solders urinating on Taliban corpses – an act that appears to violate international laws of warfare and further strains US-Afghan relations. They are from the 3rd battalion, 2nd marines unit. …
Marines Urinating on Dead Afghan Soldiers – Possible Outcomes
A Youtube video has recently surfaced showing four US Marine solders urinating on Taliban corpses – an act that appears to violate international laws of warfare and further strains US-Afghan relations. They are from the 3rd battalion, 2nd marines unit. …
Will Video of Marines Urinating on Taliban Put Troops in Danger?
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said today the Marines videotaped urinating on Taliban corpses will be punished “to the fullest extent.” Military legal expert Mathew Tully, a lieutenant colonel in the New York National Guard, told the Stars and Stripes that punishment needs to …
Hearings Set in Chinese-American Soldier’s Death in Afghanistan
Legal proceedings will begin Sunday in the death of a Chinese-American soldier believed to have committed suicide in Afghanistan after allegedly being hazed by his fellow soldiers, the Army says. The Article 32 hearings, which would determine whether there was enough …
10 Things to Ask Before Hiring a Law Firm
Tully Rinckey’s John Mahoney supplied the Washington Business Journal with 10 things to ask before hiring a law firm. 1. What can I expect from my initial consultation? The main purpose of your consultation is to learn about the legal …
Panetta Assures Afghans of Full Probe Into Marine Video
Pentagon leaders scrambled Thursday to contain damage from an Internet video purporting to show four Marines urinating on Taliban corpses — an act that appears to violate international laws of warfare and further strains U.S.-Afghan relations. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta …
DOD Out to Stem Backlash from Incendiary Video
U.S. officials scrambled Thursday to temper backlash from a video appearing to show Marines urinating on the corpses of Taliban fighters, an incendiary act that could again inflame anti-American sentiment throughout the Muslim world. Top Pentagon leaders issued a series …
John Mahoney – People on the Move
Date added: January 12, 2012 Submission Type: Promotion Current employer: Tully Rinckey PLLC Current title/position: Chair of the Labor and Employment Practice Group Industry: Legal Services Position department: Legal Previous position: Partner (John is still a partner) Duties/responsibilities: John Mahoney …
Going From Soldier to Citizen
Dalia Nesmith says she always felt like an American, even as she grew up in a family of illegal immigrants in the United States. Living between Mexico and the United States, Nesmith held on to her Mexican heritage, but also …
Going From U.S. Soldier to U.S. Citizen
Dalia Nesmith says she always felt like an American, even as she grew up in a family of illegal immigrants in the United States. Living between Mexico and the United States, Nesmith held on to her Mexican heritage, but also …
Reflecting on 2011, and Federal Employees’ Unsung Performance
By Mathew B. Tully With the end of the year comes the opportunity to reflect on the events and accomplishments of the last 12 months. For many federal employees, it also means having their supervisors look back on the work …
Rainier Shooting Suspect’s Army Discharge Does Not Bar VA Benefits
The former soldier who allegedly killed a ranger at Mount Rainier National Park Sunday likely was eligible for veterans benefits, according to documents that explain how soldiers with misconduct discharges like him can obtain services at Veterans Administration hospitals. Shooting …
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Neil McPhie – Ask the Lawyer
By Neil A.G. McPhie Q: What do you do if you accuse an agency of racial discrimination and it responds with some bogus explanation? A: Agencies usually respond to allegations of discrimination made in Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaints with …
Today’s Honoree is Mathew Tully
Mat founded his law firm in his kitchen in 2004. He has built it to be a multi-million dollar firm in 3 states. In March he left it all behind to serve his country. Mat is a Lt. Col. in …
Fired Reservist Sues Former Employer
A Marine Corps Reservist who just shipped out for boot camp is suing his former employer for allegedly firing him because he joined the military – but his ex-bosses at a Connecticut car dealership say it’s all a big misunderstanding. …
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Tully Rinckey PLLC “Goes Red for Women”
In an effort to raise awareness about heart disease in women, Tully Rinckey PLLC was proud to support National Wear Red Day on February 4, 2011. Employees were encouraged to wear red and donate to the American Heart Association, which …
A “Warm” Holiday Gift From Tully Rinckey PLLC
In the holiday spirit the firm donated 28 coats to homeless veterans living in a transitional shelter in Albany this morning. Photos are below of Albany County Executive Mike Breslin, Albany Housing Coalition’s Executive Director Joseph Sluszka, residents of the …
Tully Rinckey “Goes Purple”
In an effort to help Shine a Light on Domestic Violence, employees at Tully Rinckey PLLC are “going purple” for a good cause. The law firm held it’s first-ever “Go Purple” day, where employees were encouraged to wear purple and …
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Court Allows Veterans’ Suit for USERRA Violations to Proceed Despite General Motors’ Claim
A federal court has refused to dismiss an Army veteran’s lawsuit against his former employer, General Motors Company, under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, rejecting GM’s claim that the vet had waived his right to sue. In …
Mark Roth – Former AFGE General Counsel Joins Tully Rinckey PLLC
Roth and Tully Rinckey PLLC to serve as powerful ally for all unions. The longest serving general counsel in the 80-year history of the nation’s largest federal employees union has joined Tully Rinckey PLLC to build the multi-state law firm’s …
Sexual Assault Lawsuit and Documentary Highlighting Secret Problem in the Military
Rape, sexual assault and sexual harassment are the subject of an eye opening lawsuit filed by eight female service members against the Department of Defense, Marine Corp and Navy. In the complaint, the female plaintiffs accuse fellow service members of …
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National Training Program – Federally Employed Women – July 16-20, 2012
Joanna S. Friedman, Esq. will be presenting on several topics regarding EEO Rights for the Federally Employed Women’s 2012 National Training Program in Detroit, MI. Joanna will provide training on topics ranging from EEO Complaints to Employee Relations and Security …
Issues in Federal Labor Relations – May 9, 2012
Presenter: Mark D. Roth, Esq. Date: Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Time: 10:15am to 12:00pm Location: Brookings Institution Tully Rinckey PLLC’s Senior Counsel and Union Development Specialist Mark D. Roth will be speaking at the Brookings Institution. This presentation will be …
Veterans’ Employment Issues – Pennsylvania Bar – April 20, 2012
Greg T. Rinckey will be presenting a CLE at the Employment Law Institute held by the Pennsylvania Bar Institute on April 20, 2012 in Philadelphia, PA. Greg’s presentation will cover USERRA rights and give an overview to employment attorneys about …
