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 […]
The Section of Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice Government Operations and Personnel Committee is presenting a program entitled “Latest Federal Sector Developments at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Office of Federal Operations.” The guest speaker is Joel Cavicchia, the Supervisory Attorney for the Appellate Review Division of that office. The program is scheduled for Tuesday, […]
The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management is seeking an experienced attorney to work in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Office of Chief Counsel, Diversion and Regulatory Litigation Section in Arlington, VA. The deadline for applying is December 31, 2013. The salary range is $105,211 to $155,500. The attorney will have […]
On May 15, 2013, Judge Niemeyer of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling in favor of the U.S Army Corps of Engineers (the Corps) decision to issue a mining permit. Ohio Valley Envtl. Coalition, Inc. v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 12-1999, 2013 WL 1987234 (4th […]
The ABA Section of Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice will hold the 8th Annual Homeland Security Law Institute June 20-21, 2013 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 brochure can […]
The National Endowment for the Humanities (“NEH”) recently proposed rules regarding complying with the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (“Age Act”) and incorporating “general, government-wide age discrimination regulations” by the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”). The Age Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of age in programs and activities receiving Federal financial assistance. […]
On May 7, 2013, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia invalidated a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) posting rule notifying employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act (the Act). Noncompliance with the requirement could have been considered an unfair labor practice. The National Association of Manufacturers and other […]
Meet Lauren Khouri, third-year law student at American University Washington College of Law and Notice and Comment contributor. Below, she shares her experiences and enthusiasm for administrative law. 1. Where do you attend law school? What led you to attend law school? What are your plans for after law school? I am a third-year law […]