The Electronic Frontier Foundation’s (“EFF’s”) March 18, 2013 article reported on the “first hearing in what many . . . hope will be a successful update to the archaic Electronic Communications and Privacy Act (“ECPA”) in this year’s Congress.” In his press release, Senator Leahy, said he had “worked to make sure . . . […]
The Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals has recently issued a potentially groundbreaking decision in Sushi Shogun, 2011-PER-02677 (May 28, 2013), directly overruling HealthAmerica, 2006-PER-00001 (July 18, 2006) (en banc). Sushi Shogun started with the filing of an ETA Form 9089, Application for Permanent Employment Certification, (“the Application”), for Labor Certification under 8 USC § 1182(a)(5)(A). […]
The Millennium Challenge Corporation is seeking a Senior International Attorney for the Washington, DC office. The deadline for applying is June 25, 2013. The salary range is $115,000 to $158,000 per year. Applicants must have at least four years of international transactional experience as an attorney. Responsibilities: If selected for this position, you will be […]
Registration is still open for the Section’s 8th Annual Homeland Security Law Institute. The main program will be held June 20 and 21 at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC. Pre-program workshops are also offered on Wednesday, June 19 at the law firm of Greenberg Traurig LLP, covering “Careers in Homeland Security” and “Homeland Security […]
As promised, we are delighted to spotlight Dr.Helen Boutrous, Chair of the History and Political Science Department at Mount St. Mary’s College in Los Angeles, in the second part of our feature on the Boutrous family. The Boutrous’ met while attending the University of San Diego School of Law where they shared a mutual passion […]
The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“DHS/CBP”) proposes to update the DHS system of records called, “DHS/CBP-007-Border Crossing Information (“BCI”) System of Records.” The CBP maintains border crossing information on individuals entering the US in order to prevent terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering the country. This information “resides on the […]
Notice and Comment is pleased to do its first ever two-part feature of an administrative law power couple, Ted and Helen Boutrous. Mr. Boutrous is a partner at Gibson, Dunn& Crutcher LLP where he co-chairs the firm’s Appellate and Constitutional Law Group. The National Law Journal recently listed the group as one of the top […]
On May 24, 2013, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit affirmed a district court dismissal of a challenge by the American Federation of Government Employees (National AFGE), several local AFGE chapters that represent Air Reserve Technicians (ARTs), and ART Mark Winestead (jointly, the “Plaintiffs” or the “Appellants”). The Appellants challenged three Air Force […]
Meet Veronica Garcia, the Government Relations Director for the Houston Independent School District. Below, she discusses her experiences with advocacy and policy work, and her passion for improving the education system. 1. Where do you work now and what led you to a career in law? I work for the Houston Independent School District as […]
Registration is still open for the Section’s 8th Annual Homeland Security Law Institute, to be held June 20 and 21 at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC. Register online here. This 2-day program features numerous panels and presentations on topics such as export control, transportation security, immigration enforcement, money laundering, and cyber security. The full […]
The Department of Agriculture’s (“USDA’s”), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (“APHIS”) proposes to amend the “Subpart-Fruits and Vegetables” regulations, 7 CFR 319.56-1 through 319.56-58, (“regulations”) to allow the importation of fresh beans, shelled or in pods, from Jordan into the continental Unites States. The regulations “prohibit or restrict the importation of fruits and vegetables […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, DC is seeking an Investor Advocate with at least 6 years of post-J.D. legal experience as a practicing attorney. The salary is $230,700.00 per year and the deadline to apply is June 7, 2013. Responsibilities: The Investor Advocate shall report directly to the Chairman; and assist retail investors in […]
The Social Security Administration (“SSA”) seeks comment on proposed changes to the Listing of Impairments (“listings”) for children “based on impairment of linear growth or weight loss.” These changes propose to replace listings with new listings, add a listing to the genitourinary body system for children, and provide new introductory text for each listing explaining […]
The following case stems from two Texas cities, Arlington and San Antonio, petition for review of a declaratory ruling by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) establishing reasonable time frames under the Telecommunications Act for a state or locality to act on wireless facility siting applications. Judge Owen of the United States Court of Appeals for […]
Meet Gillian E. Metzger, the Stanley H. Fuld Professor of Law and Vice Dean at Columbia Law School. Below, she discusses her longstanding enthusiasm for administrative law, as well as her insights about current issues facing practitioners. 1. What led you to a career in law? I was torn between academia and wanting to have […]