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Tully Rinckey Attorney Peter Mina comments on the impact a controversial Supreme Court decision will have on employment policies

06-30-2009 Ricci could impact agencies' testing, selection
processes (PDF)

06-30-2009 Human Resource Executive Online - Reverse Discrimination Quashed (PDF)

06-29-2009 Workforce Management - Supreme Court Weighs Employer Flexibility on Hiring Tests (PDF)
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Attorney Steven Herrick comments on veterans' preference eligibility rights under the Veterans' Employment Opportunity Act

06-22-2009 National Law Journal - Veterans' preference imperiled (PDF)
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Founding partner Mathew B. Tully comments on the rights of franchise owners under USERRA

06-21-2009 Dallas Morning News - Soldier suing after being stripped of Subway franchises (PDF) |
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Washington Business Journal recognizes Tully Rinckey PLLC as one of the Best Places to Work in Washington, DC

06-17-09 Washington Business Journal - Greater Washington's Best Places to Work (PDF)
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Founding partner Mathew B. Tully seen as expert in military employment law

06-4-09 The Huffington Post (PDF)
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Military law attorney Mathew B. Tully discusses trends in military employment discrimination in the Washington Post Sunday magazine
05-24-09 The Washington Post (PDF)
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Military attorney and New York Army National Guard Major Mathew B. Tully discusses military voting rights of active duty servicemembers
05-14-09 The Albany Times Union (PDF)
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Founding partner Mathew B. Tully addresses military space initiatives at National Guard Space Symposium
05-13-09 The Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce: Member News (PDF)
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Retired Army Colonel Carl Pfeiffer joins Tully Rinckey PLLC as Chief Operating Officer
05-11-09 The Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce: Member News (PDF)
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Employment attorney Mathew B. Tully discusses the recent employer patters in relation to USERRA
05-24-09 The Buffalo News (PDF)
05-18-09 Belleview News-Democrat(PDF)
05-09-09 Kansas City Star: Returning reservists find military duty clashes with job protection (PDF)
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Federal employment attorney Nancy Malir joins Tully Rinckey PLLC
05-04-09 The Washington Times (PDF)
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Founding partner Mathew B. Tully discusses both his personal and professional dealings with military employment discrimination and USERRA
05-01-09 The Officer (PDF)
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Military law attorney Mathew B. Tully discusses the possibility of a veterans' court system in New York's Capital Region
04-12-09 The Albany Times Union: When the battle doesn't end
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Tully Rinckey PLLC recognized by the Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve for outstanding commitment to citizen soldiers
04-11-09 The Albany Times Union: Community to welcome Marine reservists back from Iraq
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Managing partner Greg T. Rinckey featured on federal employment law panel
04-03-09 The Albany Times Union: Around Tech Valley (PDF)
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Former Reservist Wins $800 Thousand From Employer: Tully Rinckey USERRA Attorney Featured in the NY Times

03-21-09 The New York Times (PDF)
03-30-09 The Connecticut Law Tribune (PDF)
03-24-09 Business Insurance (Chicago) (PDF)
03-20-09 The Advocate: Wachovia ordered to pay $1M for demoting Stamford reservist (PDF)
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Military attorney Mathew B. Tully comments on new proposed legislation making it easier for soldiers to receive treatment for PTSD
03-19-09 The Albany Times Union: Healing the wounds of war (PDF)
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Military attorney Greg T. Rinckey discusses the advantages to holding security clearance in the federal job market
03-18-09 Veterans Today: Maintaining a Security Clearance is a Valuable Asset for Veterans in Today's Job Market (PDF)
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Employment discrimination attorney Peter E. Mina analyzes the increasing number of workplace discrimination complaints
03-17-09 The Washington Times: Workplace complaints rose in '08 (PDF)
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Employment law attorney Peter E. Mina joins Tully Rinckey PLLC
05-09 DC Bar (PDF)
03-16-09 The Washington Times: Movers & Shakers (PDF)
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Federal employment attorney Steven L. Herrick explains the intricacies behind the Family Medical Leave Act for employers
3-6-09 The Washington Business Journal: Capital Counsel Column (PDF)
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Military attorney Mathew B. Tully discusses the possibility of soldiers facing criminal charges in military and civilian courts for DWI
3-3-09 The Army Times: Military, civilian courts can convict for same DWI offense (PDF)
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Military law attorney Mathew B. Tully comments on the potential military criminal charges a soldier may face after questioning President Obama's eligibility to hold office
2-25-09 Military Times: Officer Calls Obama 'Usurper,' 'Imposter' President (PDF)
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Military attorney Greg T. Rinckey describes the rights of a veteran under the USERRA Act
02-24-09 Veterans Today: Know Your Employment Rights Under USERRA (PDF)
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Military attorney Greg T. Rinckey discusses a veteran's option to upgrade their military discharge rating
02-18-09 Veterans Today: Option to Upgrade Military Discharge Rating Available to Veterans (PDF)
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Military law attorney and Army National Guard Major Mathew B. Tully published in the Army Space Journal
2-2-09 The Army Space Journal (PDF)
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Federal employment law attorney Steven L. Herrick explains obligations for employers under the new Americans with Disabilities Act
1-23-09 The Washington Business Journal: Capital Counsel Column (PDF)
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| Attorney Greg Rinckey questions Gitmo trial delay

1-22-09 News Channel 13: Click here to watch the Windows Media version
1-21-09 News Channel 13: Local attorney questions Gitmo trial delay (PDF)
1-21-09 WAMC Interview (Hyperlink) |
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Military law attorney Mathew B. Tully comments on the impact multiple deployments have on servicemembers' civilian jobs
1-20-09 The Army Times: High deployment tempo threatens rehiring under job-protection law (PDF)
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Military spouse extends gratitude to USERRA attorney Samuel F. Wright for his work on military voting rights
1-09 The Officer: Reader Feedback(PDF)
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Retired JAG officer and military defense attorney Greg T. Rinckey is one of a small group of lawyers chosen to represent detainees of Guantanamo Bay
1-14-09 The Albany Times Union: Local lawyer cleared for Guantanamo work (PDF)
1-13-09: 810 AM WGY : The Al Roney Show (MP3) |
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Military attorney Greg T. Rinckey provides insight into controversial military case involving an herbal tea containing cocaine
1-19-09 The Navy Times: Sailor: Tea, not drugs, made me pop positive (PDF)
1-10-09 The Florida Times Union: Herbal tea jeopardizes sailor's future (PDF)
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Employment attorney and Army National Guard Major Mathew B. Tully comments on the impact multiple deployments has on soldiers' civilian careers
1- 9-09 The Albany Times Union: Another tearful war farewell (PDF)
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Military attorney Greg T. Rinckey analyzes the child custody issues faced by military servicemembers
12-30-08 MSNBC: Iraq GIs Fight War - and for Custody (PDF)
12-30-08 The Wasington Post: Fighting War and for Custody (PDF)
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Achieving New Heights: Local Attorney Graduates from Prominent Military Space Program


12-24-08 The Saratogian (PDF)

12-27-08 The Troy Record (PDF)
12-15-08 The Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce: Local Attorney Graduates from Prominent Military Space Program (PDF)
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Attorney Samuel F. Wright provides a timeline for the evolution of USERRA
The National Defense Committee Newsletter - December 2008 (PDF)
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Military Attorney Greg T. Rinckey reacts to acquittal of National Guardsman in court martial murder trial

12-4-08 Capital News 9: NY soldier found not guilty in officers' death
Click here to watch Windows Media version
12-6-08 Army Times: Analysts: Fragging verdict proof system works (PDF)
12-6-08 The Lower Hudson Journal News: Widows of fragging victims said they had refused to consider a plea deal (PDF)
12-6-08 The Dallas Morning News: Analysts: 'Fragging' verdict shows system works (PDF)
12-5-08 The News & Observer: Experts: 'Fragging' verdict shows system works (PDF)
12-5-08 The Daily Reflector (PDF)
12-5-08 ABC 13: Experts: 'Fragging' verdict shows system works (PDF)
12-5-08 The Fayetteville Observer (PDF)
12-5-08 Capital News 9: NY soldier found not guilty in officers' death (PDF)
12-5-08 WGY: The Al Roney Show (MP3)
12-4-08 Fox 23 News: Martinez Not Guilty (PDF)
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Former Army JAG Attorney Greg T. Rinckey reflects on military court martial murder trial as case closes
12-4-08 WGY: The Al Roney Show (MP3)
12-4-08 Lower Hudson Journal News: Families wonder if slain soldiers would have lived if threats had been reported (PDF)

12-2-08 Capital News 9: Closing arguments in Martinez case (PDF)
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Attorney Steven L. Herrick acts as pro-bono counsel to former soldier in a suit against the Secretary of the Army
11-20-08 Air Force Times: Soldier sues Army secretary over retirement (PDF)
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FAA Whistleblower Represented by Tully Rinckey Attorney Ariel Solomon Files Lawsuit for $800,000 Against Agency for Retaliation

11-17-08 Los Angeles Examiner (PDF)
11-17-08 NBC- Dallas - Fort Worth: Whistle-blower files claim against FAA (PDF)
11-17-08 The Houston Chronicle: Whistle-blower files claim against FAA (PDF)

11-17-08 Business Week: Whistle-blower files claim against FAA (PDF)

11-17-08 FORBES: Whistle-blower files claim against FAA (PDF)

11-17-08 Boston Herald: Whistle-blower files claim against FAA (PDF)
11-17-08 CBS 11 - Dallas/Fort Worth: FAA Whistleblower Alleges Employer Retaliation (PDF)
11-17-08 Dallas Morning News: FAA Whistleblower Alleges Employer Retaliation (PDF)
11-17-08 News West 9: Whistle-blower at DFW files claim against FAA (PDF)
11-17-08 KXXV News Channel 25: Whistle-blower at DFW files claim against FAA (PDF)
11-17-08 El Paso Times: Inbrief: Whistle-blower files claim against FAA (PDF)
11-17-08 Press Release (Hyperlink) |
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New Family and Medical Leave Act Regulations Expected to Provide Much-Needed Clarification of Expanded Benefits for Military Families
11-17-08 Press Release (Hyperlink) |
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Disabled veteran represented by Tully Rinckey files lawsuit against Florida auto dealer for discrimination based on military duty
11-12-08 Bradenton Herald (PDF)
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Greg T. Rinckey discusses USERRA and veteran employment rights with Al Roney of WGY on Veterans' Day
11-11-08 WGY : The Al Roney Show (MP3) |
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USERRA attorney Samuel F. Wright provides insight on "successor in interest" case
11-10-08 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (PDF)
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11/3/08 60 Minutes Exclusive on USERRA. If you think you have a USERRA issue, call our office today.
USERRA Attorney Samuel F. Wright, co-author of the law can advise you of your legal options. Call 202-787-1900 for more information on USERRA. |
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Media turns to Greg T. Rinckey for legal commentary as military trial begins
11-26-08 Lower Hudson Journal News (PDF)

10-24-08 Capital News 9: Former JAG attorney: Martinez could have committed perfect murder (PDF)
10-23-08 TIME Magazine: Fort Bragg Trial to Start in 'Fragging' Case (PDF)
10-23-08 Lower Hudson Journal News: Court-martial begins in Suffern Army captain's slaying (PDF)
10-22-08 Associated Press: Fort Bragg trial starts in 'fragging' case (PDF)
10-22-08 The Army Times: Fragging Court Martial Set to Begin (PDF)
10-22-08 CBS News: Iraq "Fragging" Trial to Open at Fort Bragg (PDF)
10-22-08 The Daily Gazette: Fort Bragg trial starts in case of Army soldier accused of 'fragging' 2 superior officers (PDF)
10-22-08 NPR (PDF)
10-22-08 Newsday: NY soldier accused of killing superiors on trial (PDF)
10-22-08 Los Angeles Examiner (PDF)
10-22-08 WRAL: Trial to Start in Fragging Case (PDF)
10-22-08 The Huffington Post (PDF)
10-22-08 The Southern Ledger: Fort Bragg Trial to Start in Fragging Case (PDF)
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New York firefighter represented by Tully Rinckey files USERRA lawsuit for $1.2 million against city for discrimination based on military service
10-09-08 Times Union: Guardsman say service led to harassment (PDF)
10-09-08 WGY: Firefighter sues city for discrimination (PDF)

10-08-08 The Daily Gazette: Firefighter suing city of Gloversville for $400K (PDF)
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Attorney Greg T. Rinckey seen as expert on military murder (fragging) trial
10-6-08 Times Union: Sergeant's trial starts Tuesday
National Guardsman Alberto Martinez could face death penalty if convicted in killing of 2 officers (PDF)
10-3-2008 Press Release (Hyperlink) |
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Greg Rinckey seen as expert on military family law in New York Law Journal

9-30-08 New York Law Journal: Custody Findings Delayed During Military Deployment (PDF)
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Attorneys Mathew Tully and Ariel Solomon featured in The American Bar Association's publication: Human Rights

9-30-08 Human Rights, American Bar Association: Ensuring the Employment Rights of America's Citizen Soldiers(PDF) |
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MSPB ruling could benefit vets who file employment claims
8-13-08 Government Executive (PDF)
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Tully Named as One of Few American Attorneys Admitted to the Supreme Court of England and Wales
8-4-08 Albany County Chamber of Commerce (PDF)
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Mathew B. Tully appears as a featured writer for American Legion Magazine

8-1-08 American Legion Magazine: August 2008 Issue: The Fighting 69th: Guardsman chronicles the kind of transformation only combat can provide (PDF) |
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Native American Corrections Officer, represented by Tully Rinckey attorney Ariel E. Solomon, Esq., files discrimination claim against Albany County Correctional Facility.
11-11-08 The Corrections Connection Network News (PDF)

9-2-08 Indian Country: Native correctional officer files racial discrimination suit (PDF)

7-28-08 New Channel 13 - Albany NY (PDF)
7-28-08 The Albany Times Union: Correction officer claims discrimination - American Indian man plans to sue Albany County over alleged treatment at jail (PDF)

7-28-08 The Daily Gazette: Albany County corrections officer claims "severe" discrimination (PDF)
7-28-08 Press Release (Hyperlink) |
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Law protects returning vets’ federal jobs

7-27-08 The Federal Times: Article written by Founding Partner, Mathew B. Tully (PDF)
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Major Boston Real Estate Company Sued for Violating Rights of Veteran Employee

7-29-08 Human Resource Executive Online: Conflict Overseas, Conflict at Work (PDF)
7-23-08 Press Release (Hyperlink) |
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Mathew B. Tully wins veterans' rights case
7-15-08 Government Executives: Ruling expands veterans' access to federal jobs(PDF) |
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Greg T. Rinckey seen as expert on EEO law
6-8-08 The Federal Times: EEO rulings to get tougher, quicker (PDF)
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4-23-08 Iraq Veterans Help New Immigrants
4-23-08 The Associated Press (PDF)
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4-9-08 Veterans fighting for their jobs can get lost in paperwork: Why it is important to have a privately retained attorney represent you in your USERRA matter
4-8-08 Berkshire Eagle Washington Bureau (PDF)
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Tully Rinckey PLLC Expands to Washington DC: Success in Federal Employment Discrimination & Military Law Leads to New Office
4-1-08 Washington DC Business Journal: Tully Rinckey opens office in D.C. (PDF)
4-1-08 Albany Business Review: Tully Rinckey opens office in D.C. (PDF)
3-28-08 Press Release (Hyperlink) |
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| Wal-Mart Sued After Store Refuses to Honor Employment Rights of Air Force Veteran
4-1-08 Press Release (PDF))
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Soldier, Tanya Towne Loses Custody of Child After Iraq Tour: Greg T. Rinckey is seen as expert on military family law
2-15-08 National Public Radio (PDF)
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| Mathew Tully is seen as expert on Military employment law

2-1-08 Inside Counsel Magazine: Returning Troops Still Face USERRA Violations (PDF)
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Mathew B. Tully Featured in Vetrepreneur Magazine's Rainmaker Profile: Defending the Nation with Words not Guns

1-31-08 Vetrepreneur Magazine: Rainmaker Profile (PDF)
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Tully Rinckey, PLLC has been hired to act as co-counsel with the nation's largest federal employee union, the American Federation of Government Employees.
11-28-07 Federal Times: Union seeks compensation for 10,000 vets who are reservists (PDF)
11-08-07 Albany Business Review: Tully law firm adds DC office
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10-30-07 Government Executive: Union, law firm partner to pursue reservists' benefit claims
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10-30-07 Federal Daily: AFGE Partners with Law Firm on Butterbaugh Claims
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10-29-07 FederalTimes.com: Union, law firm to seek compensation for 10,000 federally employed reservists
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10-29-07 Timesunion.com: Biggest Legal Services Contract in Capital Region History?
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10-29-07 Press Release (Hyperlink)
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Mathew Tully is seen as expert on Military Employment Law
11-28-07 Military Times: Agencies split watch over reservist job rights (PDF)
10-29-07 Military Times: Agencies split watch over reservist job rights
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Mathew Tully on CNN 9-8-07
9-8-07 "A man fighting to protect the jobs of the men and the women fighting to protect us."
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Mathew Tully is seen as expert on Military Employment Law
9-7-07 Daily Debrief on Federal News Radio AM 1050, Washington D.C. (click here to listen to mp3 online - to save right click "Save Target As") (442kb) |
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Mathew Tully on the front page of the New York Law Journal for recent landmark ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington D.C.
8-31-07 New York Law Journal: Two Leave Decisions Called 'Huge Win' for Reservists
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Landmark decision won by Tully Rinckey may result in up to $1 billion for 300,000 federal reservists who can now file claims.
9-11-07 Government Employee Relations Report: Two Recent Federal Circuit Decisions Benefit Feds With Military Leave Claims
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9-5-07 The Washington Post: Court Says When in Doubt, Give Veterans the Benefit
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8-30-07 The Army Times: Reservist Leave Ruling Favors Civil Servants
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8-29-07 GovExec: The Billion Dollar Case for Federal Employees
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8-29-07 FedSmith.com: The Billion Dollar Case for Federal Employees
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8-29-07 Press Release
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MSPB reversed yet again: Mathew Tully contributes article on military employment law
6-23-07 The Officer: June 2007
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Mathew Tully is seen as expert on military employment law and veterans' rights
5-1-07 The Military Times: Legal Challenges Improve Vets' Federal Job Chances (PDF) |
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| Mathew Tully is seen as expert on veteran rights
5-22-07 Albany Times Union: Marine served, waits for help: Injured while on active duty, discharged veteran struggles with red tape
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5-22-07 Albany Times Union: Getting in line at VA to apply: Process can take months with system strained by wars, funding freeze and shortage of staff
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Mathew Tully is seen as expert on military employment law and veterans' rights
5-1-07 The Military Times: Legal Challenges Improve Vets' Federal Job Chances (PDF) |
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Over 100,000 military workers who worked for the U.S. Postal Service from 1980-2000 are now eligible for compensation
4-16-07 The Army Times: Thousands of Postal Service reservists eligible for back pay (PDF)
3-29-07 The Federal Times: Reservists Eligible for back pay from Postal Service, MSPB rules
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Mathew Tully seen as expert on military employment law
3-25-07 Newsday, Long Island: Law offers protection
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3-19-07 Federal Times - Vets winning job suites: New rulings empower vets seeking jobs, promotions
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Kirkendall decision rules that veterans have the right to MSPB hearing
3-12-07 Government Executive Magazine - Court orders hearings for veterans on employment complaints
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Mathew Tully seen as expert on military employment law
3-9-07 The Army Times - Vet rights strengthened in fed job disputes (PDF)
3-9-07 The Marine Corps Times - Vet rights strengthened in fed job disputes (PDF) |
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Board rules reservists eligible for back pay from 1980-2000
3-7-06 Stars & Stripes (PDF) |
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Federal employee reservists eligible for back pay dating to 1980
3-3-06 Government Executive (PDF) |
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Back pay for reservists
1-30-06 Army Times (PDF) |
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Attorneys urging reservists to file back-pay claims
1-19-06 Stars and Stripes (PDF) |
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Ruling From MSPB Administrative Judges Would Allow Pre-USERRA Leave Claims
1-17-06 Federal Employee Relations Report
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Government appeal delays back pay for reservists
1-13-06 Federal Times (PDF) |
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Federally employed reservists could be due back pay, judge rules
1-13-06 Pointer View (PDF) |
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MSPB Hearing Victory
1-11-06 Albany Business Review: Albany law firm to add staff after court hearing victory (PDF) |
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Ruling on back pay for federally employed reservists faces challenge
1-10-06 Government Executive Magazine
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Reserve federal employees may be due back pay
1-10-06 Federal Times: Federally employed reservists could be due back pay, judge rules (PDF) |
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Some reservists to get back pay
1-08-06 Stars and Stripes (PDF) |
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Federal employees owed thousands due to government mistake
9-1-05 Wingspan (PDF) |
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Board rules federal employees with reserve service due back pay
8-3-05 Federal Times, Army Times, Navy Times, Air Force Times, Marine Times, Fed Week (PDF) |
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Federal employees entitled compensation
8-4-05 The Guidon (PDF) |
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Reservists win ruling on use of leave
7-27-05 Government Executive Magazine
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Federal Reservists to receive back pay
11-1-04 The Army Times (PDF) |
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| Important Decisions & Rulings |
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Read the Jose D. Hernandez v. Department of the Air Force decision |
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Read the David D. Miller v. United States Postal Service decision |
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Read the John E. Kirkendall v. Department of the Army decision |
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Read the Garcia v. Department of State MSPB Decision |
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Read the Collins v. Department of Agriculture MSPB Decision |
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