War Zone No Longer a Shield: Supreme Court Limits Contractor Immunity
The Supreme Court ruled contractors are not automatically immune from lawsuits in war zones, increasing accountability for federal contractors.
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DOJ Warns Supreme Court: CSRA Stability at Risk After Fourth Circuit Breaks Precedent
A 4th Circuit ruling lets federal employees bypass the CSRA and sue in district court. DOJ wants the Supreme Court to block it, warning it could destabilize federal personnel law.
Trump on a Roll: Supreme Court Upholds Removing a Stay in Firing Three Members of CPSC
SCOTUS has issued a second decision removing the stay of the president’s decision to remove members of independent federal agencies, CPSC in this case.
Supreme Court Ruling Allows Firing of Department of Education Employees to Proceed
The Supreme Court has issued an order that effectively allows the Trump administration to proceed with downsizing the Department of Education.
How the Supreme Court Decision on Workforce Cuts Could Impact Federal Employees
What are the implications of the recent Supreme Court decision for federal employees?
Supreme Court Greenlights Trump Administration’s Federal Workforce Cuts
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to continue its efforts to reduce the size of the federal workforce with reorganizations and RIFs.
Supreme Court Restricts Nationwide Injunctions: Implications for Union Challenges to Executive Orders
Forum shopping for a district court more likely to support a case against executive orders has resulted in a new Supreme Court decision restricting nationwide injunctions.
Federal Employees Who Served in the Military May Be Entitled to Paid Military Leave Claims
Current or former federal employees may be entitled to additional paid military leave per a recent Supreme Court decision.
Supremes Reinforce Executive Power Over Independent Agencies, Appeals May Continue
The Supreme Court allowed the President to remove the MSPB Chair with few exceptions, citing substantial executive power for at-will removal.
Supreme Court Grants DOJ Request to Stay Reinstatement of Fired MSPB and NLRB Members
The Supreme Court issued an order staying reinstatement of Cathy Harris and Gwynne Wilcox, who were removed from the MSPB and NLRB, respectively, by President Trump.
