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Government Executive recently published an op-ed by Shareholders Nekeisha Campbell and Courtney Mickman.  The article, titled “Critics argue new federal workforce rules increase the risk...

The rule implementing Schedule Policy/Career (Schedule P/C) will go into effect next week, on March 9, 2026.  Here’s what you need to know: What is...

Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, there were numerous media reports about employers firing or taking other disciplinary action against employees for making political comments...

October 20, 2025 – Alan Lescht and Associates, P.C., is pleased to announce the promotion of Courtney J. Mickman to the position of Shareholder with...

On Monday, Senior Counsel Courtney Mickman was quoted in The Washington Post.  In their article, “Trump accelerates push to reward loyalty in federal workforce,” reporters...

President Trump has directed the federal government to conduct a massive reduction in force or “RIF.”  Read on to learn more about federal employee severance...

The Arlington County Democratic Committee is hosting a town hall for federal workers and contractors at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2025, in the auditorium...

The Arlington County Democratic Committee is hosting a town hall for federal workers at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, in the auditorium at...