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Tully Rinckey Founding Partner, Mathew B. Tully discusses a USERRA case that’s now heading for the Supreme Court.

Military.com Tully Rinckey

07-15-2010 USERRA Case Heads for Supreme Court (PDF)

Tully Rinckey Managing Partner, Steven L. Herrick, discusses a groundbreaking report that questions why veterans who apply for jobs on Capitol Hill aren’t receiving the same critical job placing benefits.

Politico

Tully law pdf 07-14-2010 - Hill exempts self from veterans' law (pdf)


National Law Journal features Tully Rinckey PLLC's Three New Associates, Joanna Friedman, Ricardo Pitts-Wiley and Rachelle Young, in it's 'D.C. Moves' section

07-05-2010 The National Law Journal -- D.C. Moves


Tully Rinckey Founding Partner, Mathew B. Tully is quoted in the Imperial Valley News regarding his comments at a hearing to evaluate the Office of General Counsel (OGC) at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Washington times

07-01-2010 Lawmakers Call for VA Office of General Counsel to Better Serve Veterans (PDF)

Tully Rinckey Founding Partner, Mathew B. Tully discusses the unfortunate rise in USERRA claims to the Washington Times

Tully Rinckey

06-30-2010 Returning troops face new fight for jobs (PDF)

Tully Rinckey Founding Partner Mathew B. Tully, appears before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations for the U.S. House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.  Mr. Tully’s testimony was about the Department of Veterans’ Affairs Office of General Counsel

Tully Rinckey Albany Law Firm 06-30-2010 Click Here to watch the video


Tully Rinckey Founding Partner Mathew B. Tully, to give Congressional Hearing Testimony Tomorrow, June 30th at 10:00am

Tully Rinckey Albany Law Firm Watch the live webcast click here http://veterans.house.gov/ and then click on the "Live Webcast" button

06-29-2010 Distinguished attorney & Iraq War Veteran, Mathew B.Tully, to testify before Congress


Tully Rinckey Founding Partner, Mathew B. Tully discusses the child custody policy for deployed parents.

Albany Times Union

06-27-2010 Skeptics say child custody policy for deployed parents has no legal legs (PDF)

Tully Rinckey PLLC Military Law Associate Capt. (Former) Michael W. Aniton discusses the possibility of court-martial for Gen. McChrystal under Article 88 of the UCMJ due to his Rolling Stones interview

06-27-2010 McChrystal Fired as Top U.S. Commander in Afghanistan: Petraeus Tapped to Take Over


Tully Rinckey Associate Capt. (Former) Michael W. Aniton comments on the possible court-martial of General McChrystal

06-23-2010 Possible Court-Martial for General McChrystal Due to Contemptuous Words Against President


Tully Rinckey Founding Partner Mathew B. Tully discusses veterans in the workplace with the Employee Benefit Plan Review

06-22-2010 Veteran's in the workplace


Tully Rinckey Founding Partner Mathew B. Tully discusses USERRA implications of MTA Layoffs in the New York Daily News

NY Daily News

06-22-2010 MTA layoffs: Bus drivers fighting in Iraq War get rude ‘Welcome Home’


Tully Rinckey Partner John P. Mahoney discusses the ramifications of the recent Supreme Court ruling that employees do not have a reasonable expectation of privacy on employer/agency technology including text messages and phone calls

Albany Lawyer 06-18-2010 News Channel 8 - FedNews Tonight (WMV)


Tully Rinckey Founding Partner Mathew B. Tully featured as up and coming entrepreneur in the New York Law Journal

06-04-2010 You get to control your own destiny


Tully Rinckey Founding Partner Mathew B. Tully discusses the hiring of a law practice management consulting group as part of the firm's explosive growth and reorganization.

Breaking Legal News

05-28-2010 Tully Rinckey PLLC Hires Legal Consultants


Tully Rinckey Senior Associate Debra A. D’Agostino discusses a recent EEO decision firming up the notion of "reasonable accommodation."

Tully Rinckey Fedsmith.com

05-26-2010 FedSmith.Com - EEOC Finds DoD Liable for Not Reassigning Disabled Employee as an Accommodation (PDF)


Tully Rinckey Founding Partner Mathew B. Tully comments on a bill passed by the New York State Senate that would allow employees to sue their employers for physical, psychological, or economic abuse.

Wall Street Journal Tully Rinckey

05-26-2010 For Businesses, Bully Lawsuits May Pose New Threat


Tully Rinckey Founding Partner Mathew B. Tully has been awarded the impressive Air Force Space Badge due
to his completion of space training.

Breaking Legal News

05-25-2010 Mathew B. Tully Awarded Prestigious Air Force Space Badge

Breaking Legal News

05-25-2010 Mathew B. Tully Awarded Prestigious Air Force Space Badge


Senior Associate Debra A. D’Agostino discusses the Rise in Family Responsibilities Discrimination Claims in the Workplace is Troublesome for Motherst.

Tully Rinckey04-30-2010 Rise in Family Responsibilities Discrimination Claims in the Workplace is Troublesome for Mothers


Tully Rinckey PLLC of Washington, D.C. added Captain Michael W. Aniton as an associate in its federal sector military, criminal and administrative law practice

Washington Business Journal

pdf 4-28-2009 Washington Business Journal - People On the Move (PDF)


Founding Partner Mathew B. Tully discusses with
CNNMoney.com the growth of Tully Rinckey and that his recession is over

CNNmoney.com

4-26-2009 My recession is over! (PDF)


Tully Rinckey PLLC of Washington, D.C. added David C. Myers as an associate in its federal sector labor and employment law practice as well as security clearance representation.

Washington Business Journal

pdf 4-26-2009 Washington Business Journal - People On the Move (PDF)

Breaking Legal News

pdf 4-23-2009 Legal Buzz - David C. Myers, Esq. Joins Tully Rinckey PLLC (PDF)


Senior Associate Peter E. Mina discusses the lack of concrete Federal Contractor Whistleblower Rights in the National Law Journal's "Labor & Employment Special Report

National Law Journal

4-20-2009 Use of Government Contractor Employees Raises Host of Issue (PDF)


Founding Partner Mathew B. Tully discusses with the Washington Business Journal the impressive growth the Washington, D.C. office has experienced despite the recession.

Washington Business Journal

4-16-2009 After trials of the recession, law firms now
hopeful (PDF)


Tully Rinckey PLLC of Washington, D.C. added Brandy A. Hood as an associate in its federal sector labor and employment law practice.

Washington Business Journal

4-16-2009 Washington Business Journal - People On the Move (PDF)

Legal Buzz

pdf 4-16-2009 Legal Buzz - Brandy A. Hood, Esq. Joins Tully Rinckey PLLC (PDF)

Breaking Legal News

pdf 4-16-2009 Legal Buzz - Brandy A. Hood, Esq. Joins Tully Rinckey PLLC (PDF)


Senior Associate Debra A. D’Agostino clarifies Sexual Orientation Discrimination Confusion in her newest FedSmith installment.

04-13-2010 FedSmith.Com - Afterword: Clearing Up Sexual Orientation Discrimination Confusion (PDF)

Senior Associate Debra A. D’Agostino discusses the only "legal" form of discrimination left in the workplace in her latest FedSmith article.

03-23-2010 FedSmith.Com - Legal for Agencies to Discriminate Based on Sexual Orientation (PDF)

Federal law requires employers to rehire their workers in the National Guard or reserves who are called to active duty.

03-14-2010 MBT USERRA Stars & Stripes (PDF)

Tully Rinckey Partner Greg T. Rinckey comments on the gag order surrounding the trial of Major Nidal Hasan.

03-09-2010 The Daily Caller - Former military lawyers question wisdom of Hasan defense attorney blogging about case (PDF)

Senior Associate Debra A. D'Agostino discusses the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals decision that prevents employers from escaping liability due to the fact that sexually discriminating or harassing language was used in a general context.

02-18-2010 FedSmith.com - The Ever Evolving Definition of Sexual Harassment (PDF)


Partner John P. Mahoney discusses the Supreme Court Case of Quon v. Arch Wireless that will decide an employee's expectation of privacy while using employer-issued technology.

Albany Lawyer 02-11-2010 News Channel - FedNews Tonight (PDF)


Partner John P. Mahoney reviews sexual harrassment claims for ELinfonet.com.

02-11-2010 Employment Law Information Network - Sexual Harrassment Claims: An Overview (PDF)


Partner John P. Mahoney discusses who is eligible for federal overtime pay and how to qualify for it.

02-04-2010 Employment Law Information Network - Federal Overtime Pay: Who Gets It And How (PDF)


Matthew D. Estes joins Tully Rinckey PLLC in Washington DC in the areas of federal sector labor and employment law

National Law Journal

02-22-2010 National Law Journal - DC Move (PDF)

Washington Business Journal

02-08-2010 Washington Business Journal - People on the Move (PDF)

Legal Buzz

02-04-2010 LegalBuzz.com - Matthew Estes Joins Tully Rinckey PLLC (PDF)

02-02-2010 BreakingLegalNews.com - Matthew Estes Joins Tully Rinckey PLLC (PDF)


Washington, D.C. Partner John P. Mahoney discusses how to obtain and hold onto a security clearance

01-26-2010 Employment Law Information Network - Federal Security Clearances: Fighting to Get& Keep One (PDF)


Managing Partner Steven L. Herrick discusses the unique set of rights veterans have when they return to their civilian jobs under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)

01-25-2010 - Userra Rights: Veterans Entitled To More Than ‘Thank You’ (new window)


PolitiFact seeks guidance from Managing Partner Steven L. Herrick on whether more resources have been dedicated to fight employment discrimination of Military Reservists

1-13-2010 PolitiFact.Com - Little action to address bureaucratic tangle (PDF)


Senior Associate Debra A. D’Agostino highlights the unprecedented recent MSPB ruling reinstating an employee to his position due to the violation of his veterans’ preference rights

1-13-2010 FedSmith.Com - Federal Circuit Says HHS Denied Veteran Preference Rights and Orders Agency to Award Position to Him (PDF)


Tully Rinckey Associate Peter E. Mina talks about the extreme discrimination his client faced at the hands of his employer

1-11-2010 Washington CityPaper - Former Kabab-ji Employee Files Employment Discrimination Complaint (PDF)


Tully Rinckey PLLC announces teaming agreement with the law firm of Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP

Albany Times Union

12-30-2009 Times Union - Around Tech Valley (PDF)


Senior Associate Debra A. D’Agostino discusses a recent EEOC decision that prevents employee discrimination based on perceived limitations due to a disability in her recent article on FedSmith.com

12-28-2009 FedSmith.Com - EEOC Holds that Employees Cannot Be Discriminated Against Due to Perceived Limitations of a Disability (PDF)


Washington, D.C. Partner John P. Mahoney discusses crucial 2009 laws changing the employment law landscape in 2010

Albany Lawyer 12-21-2009 News Channel 8 - Federal News Tonight (WMV)


Founding Partner Mathew B. Tully comments on USERRA claims and Wall Street

12-18-2009 Investment News - Rep who fought in Iraq sues his former brokerage (external link)


Managing Partner Greg T. Rinckey provides insight on how to manage federal employees that have poor performance in the workplace

12-15-2009 Federal Times - How to manage poor performers (PDF)


Tully Rinckey Attorney Debra A. D’Agostino discusses privacy and electronic communications in the work place in a FedSmith featured article

12-15-2009 FedSmith.com - Courts Open Window to Expand Employees' Rights to Privacy in Electronic Communications (PDF)


Tully Rinckey Attorney Debra A. D’Agostino comments on privacy concernes and sending personal emails at work

12-11-2009 Legal Times - District Court Finds Personal E-Mail From Work Still Privileged (PDF)


Richard Liebman, William Snedeker, and Craig Wolson join Tully Rinckey PLLC

12-07-2009 National Law Journal - D.C. Moves (PDF)

National Law Journal - D.C. Moves (PDF)


Managing Partner Greg T. Rinckey discusses holiday office party pitfalls in a Federal Times featured article

11-30-2009 Federal Times - Avoid the pitfalls of holiday office parties (PDF)


Senior Associate Debra A. D’Agostino discusses the case of Crumpler v. DoD which reaffirms that federal employees must take every step possible to challenge an agency revocation of a security clearance

11-30-2009 FedSmith.com - National Security and the Commissary Cashier (PDF)


Partner John P. Mahoney discusses how federal bosses should handle a situation where someone exhibits unusual behavior.

Albany Lawyer 11-17-2009 News Channel 8 (WMV)


Attorney Debra A. D’Agostino discusses veterans' rights after combat on News Channel 8

Albany Lawyer 11-11-2009 News Channel 8 (WMV)


Founding Partners Mathew B. Tully and Greg T. Rinckey offer advice for solders and veterans regarding their rights in the workplace on Veterans Day

Albany Times Union

11-11-2009 Albany Times Union: Lawyer offers advice to soldiers, veterans (PDF)


John P. Mahoney joins Tully Rinckey PLLC as a Washington DC Partner in the areas of federal and private employment law

pdf 11-23-2009 Tha National Law Journal - Washington: D.C. Moves (PDF)

pdf 11-11-2009 The Hill - Announcements November 11, 2009 (PDF)


Tully Rinckey Attorney Debra A. D’Agostino discusses Employee's obligations and EEO complaints in a FedSmith featured article

11-06-2009 FedSmith.com - D.C. District Court Clarifies Employees' Obligation to Exhaust Administrative Remedies Before Filing in Court (PDF)


Founding Partner Mathew B. Tully and COO Carl Pfeifferdiscuss the challenges facing servicemembers transitioning to employment in civilian life in a Society for Human Resources Management featured article

11-04-2009 Society for Human Resource Management: Companies Help Veterans Adapt to Civilian Workplace (PDF)


Tully Rinckey PLLC recognized for services during National Pro Bono Celebration Week

Albany Times Union

11-04-2009 Albany Times Union: Around Tech Valley (PDF)


Partner Steven L. Herrick discusses Veterans' employment rights and USERRA legislation in Washington Business Journal featured atricle

Albany Times Union

10-30-2009 Washington Business Journal - Veterans are entitled to more than just ‘thank you’


Tully Rinckey Attorney Debra A. D’Agostino discusses DC Circuit Court ruling on reporting of sexual harassment in a FedSmith featured article

10-25-2009 FedSmith.com - D.C. Circuit Holds That Employees Should Report Sexual Harassment Promptly (PDF)


Jessica Brociek joins Tully Rinckey PLLC as Marketing Associate

Albany Times Union

10-16-2009 Washington Business Journal - People on the Move


Attorney Peter E. Mina comments on sexual harassment in EEO matters

10-14-2009 cyberFEDs - Lewdness isn't necessarily sexual harassment


Founding Partner Mathew B. Tully comments on USERRA considerations in the financial industry

10-04-2009 Crain's New York Business - Unhappy Homecoming


Tully Rinckey Attorney Debra A. D’Agostino discusses discrepancies in pay and EEOC concerns in FedSmith featured article

09-30-2009 FedSmith.com - Discrepancies in the Federal Workplace According to EEOC (PDF)


Founding partner and military law attorney Mathew B. Tully comments on the lack of child custody protections provided to deployed servicemembers

09-06-2009 Stars and Stripes: Custody battles can become a rude ‘welcome home’ for military parents
(PDF)


Tully Rinckey MSPB victory leads OPM to issue guidance on veterans' preference hiring practices

08-28-2009 Government Executive: OPM urges agencies to review age limits for new hires (PDF)



Employment discrimination attorney Peter E. Mina comments on possible changes to the EEO complaint process

08-13-2009 Government Executive: Pilot projects could be the key to speeding discrimination complaint processing (PDF)



Military law attorney Mathew B. Tully explains the legal obligations employers when working with citizen soldiers in the workplace

08-11-2009 Asbury Park Press: From Labor Force to Fighting Force (PDF)



Tully Rinckey continues growth through expansion of Washington, DC office

Albany Times Union

Albany Times Union

08-07-2009 Washington Business Journal

08-06-2009 Albany Times Union - Around Tech Valley (PDF)


Military law attorney Mathew B. Tully comments on the stipulations for adultery charges under the Uniformed Code of Military Justice

07-29-2009 Greenville Online - Air Force Reserve opts not to discipline Mark Sanford over marital affair


Tully Rinckey attorneys win another USERRA battle in the fight for military reemployment rights

08-20-2009 FedSmith.com - Discharge for “excessive” military service absences violated USERRA (PDF)

08-19-2009 Reserve Officers Association - You Must Apply for Reemployment - Part 2 (PDF)

07-16-2009 Army Times - Sergeant major wins round in USERRA fight (PDF)


Federal employment discrimination attorney Debra A. D'Agostino joins Tully Rinckey PLLC

Albany Times Union

07-06-2009 The Washington Times - Movers and Shakers (PDF)

06-29-2009 Tully Rinckey Press Release (PDF)


Employment law attorney Steven L. Herrick discusses Title VII and gender discrimination in the workplace

Albany Times Union

07-03-2009 Washington Business Journal - Law falls short on workplace sexual harassment (PDF)


Tully Rinckey Attorney Peter E. 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)


Attorney Steven L. Herrick comments on veterans' preference eligibility rights under the Veterans' Employment Opportunity Act

06-22-2009 National Law Journal  - Veterans' preference imperiled (PDF)


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)


Washington Business Journal recognizes Tully Rinckey PLLC as one of the Best Places to Work in Washington, DC

Best Places to Work in Washington DC - Law Firm Best Places to Work in Washington DC - Lawyers

06-17-09 Washington Business Journal - Greater Washington's Best Places to Work (PDF)


Founding partner Mathew B. Tully seen as expert in military employment law

Huffington Post: Military Lawyers

06-4-09 The Huffington Post (PDF)


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)


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)


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)


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)


Founding partner Mathew B. Tully discusses both his personal and professional dealings with military employment discrimination and USERRA

05-01-09 The Officer (PDF)


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


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


Managing Partner Steven L. Herrick discusses the consequences of genetic discrimination in the workplace and new laws to prevent it

04-10-09 Washington Business Journal: More workers suffering DNA-based discrimination (PDF)


Managing partner Greg T. Rinckey featured on federal employment law panel

04-03-09 The Albany Times Union: Around Tech Valley (PDF)

Press Release (Hyperlink)


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)

Press Release (Hyperlink)


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)


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)


Employment discrimination attorney Peter E. Mina analyzes the increasing number of workplace discrimination complaints

Albany Times Union

03-17-09 The Washington Times: Workplace complaints rose in '08 (PDF)


Employment law attorney Peter E. Mina joins Tully Rinckey PLLC

05-09 DC Bar (PDF)

03-16-09 The Washington Times: Movers & Shakers (PDF)


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)


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)


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

7-15-09 Atlanta Journal-Constitution: The 'birther' story claims a major victim (PDF)

2-25-09 Military.com: Officer Calls Obama 'Usurper,' 'Imposter' President (PDF)


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)


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)


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)


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)


Attorney Greg Rinckey questions Gitmo trial delay

Military Lawyer Greg Rinckey questions Gitmo trial delay

Albany Lawyer 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)


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)


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)


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)


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)


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)


Achieving New Heights: Local Attorney Graduates from Prominent Military Space Program

Saratogian

Military Lawer

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)


Military Attorney Greg T. Rinckey reacts to acquittal of National Guardsman in court martial murder trial

Greg Rinckey: Albany Lawyer Comments on Alberto Martinez

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)


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)

Greg Rinckey

12-2-08 Capital News 9: Closing arguments in Martinez case (PDF)


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)


FAA Whistleblower Represented by Tully Rinckey Attorney 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)

Business Week

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

Forbes

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

Boston Herald

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)


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)


Disabled veteran represented by Tully Rinckey files lawsuit against Florida auto dealer for discrimination based on military duty

11-12-08 Bradenton Herald (PDF)


Military attorney 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)



11/3/08 60 Minutes Exclusive on USERRA. If you think you have a USERRA issue, call our office today.

USERRA Attorney Greg T. Rinckey, co-author of the law can advise you of your legal options. Call 202-787-1900 for more information on USERRA.


Media turns to Military attorney Greg T. Rinckey for legal commentary as military trial begins

11-26-08 Lower Hudson Journal News (PDF)

Military Lawyer: Greg Rinckey

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)


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)

The Daily Gazette: Schenectady New York

10-08-08 The Daily Gazette: Firefighter suing city of Gloversville for $400K (PDF)

Press Release (Hyperlink)


Military 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)


Military attorney Greg T. Rinckey seen as expert on military family law in New York Law Journal

New York Law Journal: Military Lawyer

9-30-08 New York Law Journal: Custody Findings Delayed During Military Deployment (PDF)


Tully Rinckey Partner Mathew B. Tully featured in The American Bar Association's publication: Human Rights

American Bar Association, Spring 2008, Vol 35, No. 2

9-30-08 Human Rights, American Bar Association: Ensuring the Employment Rights of America's Citizen Soldiers(PDF)


MSPB ruling could benefit vets who file employment claims

8-13-08 Government Executive (PDF)


Tully Rinckey Partner Mathew B. 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)


Tully Rinckey Partner 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)



Law protects returning vets’ federal jobs

7-27-08 The Federal Times: Article written by Founding Partner, Mathew B. Tully (PDF)


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)


Tully Rinckey Partner Mathew B. Tully wins veterans' rights case

7-15-08 Government Executives: Ruling expands veterans' access to federal jobs(PDF)


Military attorney Greg T. Rinckey seen as expert on EEO law

6-8-08 The Federal Times: EEO rulings to get tougher, quicker (PDF)


Iraq Veterans Help New Immigrants


4-23-08 The Associated Press (PDF)


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)


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)


Wal-Mart Sued After Store Refuses to Honor Employment Rights of Air Force Veteran

4-1-08 Press Release (PDF))


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)


Tully Rinckey Partner Mathew B. Tully is seen as expert on Military employment law

Military Law Attorney: Mathew Tully New York Military Lawyer: Mathew Tully

2-1-08 Inside Counsel Magazine: Returning Troops Still Face USERRA Violations (PDF)


Tully Rinckey Partner 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)


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 (PDF)

10-30-07 Government Executive: Union, law firm partner to pursue reservists' benefit claims (PDF)

Military Lawyer 10-30-07 Federal Daily: AFGE Partners with Law Firm on Butterbaugh Claims (PDF)

Military Lawyer 10-29-07 FederalTimes.com: Union, law firm to seek compensation for 10,000 federally employed reservists (PDF)

Military Lawyer 10-29-07 Timesunion.com: Biggest Legal Services Contract in Capital Region History? (PDF)

Military Lawyer 10-29-07 Press Release (Hyperlink)


Tully Rinckey Partner Mathew B. Tullyis seen as expert on Military Employment Law
Military Lawyer11-28-07 Military Times: Agencies split watch over reservist job rights (PDF)

Military Lawyer 10-29-07 Military Times: Agencies split watch over reservist job rights (PDF)


Mathew Tully: USERRA Attorney on CNN Mathew Tully: Military Law Attorney on CNN Mathew Tully: Albany New York Attorney on CNN

Tully Rinckey Partner Mathew B. Tully on CNN 9-8-07

Military Lawyer 9-8-07 "A man fighting to protect the jobs of the men and the women fighting to protect us."
(PDF)


Tully Rinckey Partner Mathew B. Tully is seen as expert on Military Employment Law
Military Lawyer 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)

Tully Rinckey Partner Mathew B. 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.
Military Lawyer 8-31-07 New York Law Journal: Two Leave Decisions Called 'Huge Win' for Reservists
(PDF)

Landmark decision won by Tully Rinckey may result in up to $1 billion for 300,000 federal reservists who can now file claims.

Military Lawyer 9-11-07 Government Employee Relations Report: Two Recent Federal Circuit Decisions Benefit Feds With Military Leave Claims (PDF)

Military Lawyer 9-5-07 The Washington Post: Court Says When in Doubt, Give Veterans the Benefit
(PDF)


Military Lawyer 8-30-07 The Army Times: Reservist Leave Ruling Favors Civil Servants (PDF)

Military Lawyer 8-29-07 GovExec: The Billion Dollar Case for Federal Employees (PDF)

Military Lawyer 8-29-07 FedSmith.com: The Billion Dollar Case for Federal Employees (PDF)

Military Lawyer 8-29-07 Press Release
(hyperlink)


MSPB reversed yet again: Mathew Tully contributes article on military employment law
Military Lawyer 6-23-07 The Officer: June 2007 (PDF)

Tully Rinckey Partner Mathew B. Tully is seen as expert on military employment law and veterans' rights
Military Lawyer 5-1-07 The Military Times: Legal Challenges Improve Vets' Federal Job Chances (PDF)

Tully Rinckey Partner Mathew B. Tully is seen as expert on veteran rights

Military Lawyer 5-22-07 Albany Times Union: Marine served, waits for help: Injured while on active duty, discharged veteran struggles with red tape (PDF)

Military Lawyer 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
(PDF)


Tully Rinckey Partner Mathew B. Tully is seen as expert on military employment law and veterans' rights
Military Lawyer 5-1-07 The Military Times: Legal Challenges Improve Vets' Federal Job Chances (PDF)

Over 100,000 military workers who worked for the U.S. Postal Service from 1980-2000 are now eligible for compensation
Military Lawyer 4-16-07 The Army Times: Thousands of Postal Service reservists eligible for back pay (PDF)

Military Lawyer 3-29-07 The Federal Times: Reservists Eligible for back pay from Postal Service, MSPB rules (PDF)

Tully Rinckey Partner Mathew B. Tully seen as expert on military employment law
Military Lawyer 3-25-07 Newsday, Long Island: Law offers protection (PDF)

Military Lawyer 3-19-07 Federal Times - Vets winning job suites: New rulings empower vets seeking jobs, promotions
(PDF)

Kirkendall decision rules that veterans have the right to MSPB hearing
Military Lawyer 3-12-07 Government Executive Magazine - Court orders hearings for veterans on employment complaints (PDF)

Tully Rinckey Partner Mathew B. Tully seen as expert on military employment law
Military Lawyer 3-9-07 The Army Times - Vet rights strengthened in fed job disputes (PDF)

Military Lawyer 3-9-07 The Marine Corps Times - Vet rights strengthened in fed job disputes (PDF)

Board rules reservists eligible for back pay from 1980-2000
Military Lawyer 3-7-06 Stars & Stripes (PDF)

Federal employee reservists eligible for back pay dating to 1980
Military Lawyer 3-3-06 Government Executive (PDF)

Back pay for reservists
Military Lawyer1-30-06 Army Times (PDF)

Attorneys urging reservists to file back-pay claims
Military Lawyer 1-19-06 Stars and Stripes (PDF)

Ruling From MSPB Administrative Judges Would Allow Pre-USERRA Leave Claims
Military Lawyer 1-17-06 Federal Employee Relations Report
(PDF)

Government appeal delays back pay for reservists
Military Lawyer 1-13-06 Federal Times (PDF)

Federally employed reservists could be due back pay, judge rules
Military Lawyer 1-13-06 Pointer View (PDF)

MSPB Hearing Victory
Military Lawyer 1-11-06 Albany Business Review: Albany law firm to add staff after court hearing victory (PDF)

Ruling on back pay for federally employed reservists faces challenge
Military Lawyer 1-10-06 Government Executive Magazine
(PDF)

Reserve federal employees may be due back pay
Military Lawyer 1-10-06 Federal Times: Federally employed reservists could be due back pay, judge rules (PDF)

Some reservists to get back pay
Military Lawyer 1-08-06 Stars and Stripes (PDF)

Federal employees owed thousands due to government mistake
Military Lawyer 9-1-05 Wingspan (PDF)

Board rules federal employees with reserve service due back pay
Military Lawyer 8-3-05 Federal Times, Army Times, Navy Times, Air Force Times, Marine Times, Fed Week (PDF)

Federal employees entitled compensation
Military Lawyer 8-4-05 The Guidon (PDF)

Reservists win ruling on use of leave
Military Lawyer 7-27-05 Government Executive Magazine
(PDF)

Federal Reservists to receive back pay
Military Lawyer 11-1-04 The Army Times (PDF)

Important Decisions & Rulings

Read the Jose D. Hernandez v. Department of the Air Force decision

Read the David D. Miller v. United States Postal Service decision

Read the John E. Kirkendall v. Department of the Army decision

Read the Garcia v. Department of State MSPB Decision

Read the Collins v. Department of Agriculture MSPB Decision

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