Marshals Arrest Man for Dragging Police Officers with Car
Federal agents arrested a man Thursday wanted for allegedly dragging two Bridgeport, Connecticut police officers with his car after fleeing a traffic stop in February.
Can You Successfully Sue a Federal LEO?
You are absolutely immune from suit for common law torts while acting within the scope of your employment.
BMW to Pay Over $2 M to Servicemembers Who Terminated their Leases
BMW Financial Services, N.A. (BMW FS) agreed to pay over $2 million to resolve allegations that it violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) by failing to refund a type of up-front lease payment to 492 servicemembers who lawfully terminated their motor vehicle leases early.
Dissecting IT Modernization in the President's Management Agenda
With the Trump Administration releasing the Presidents Management Agenda this week, we’ve assembled a panel of experts to discuss key components of the agenda this Friday.
Presidents Day Lessons from the Greats
Tune in this week for a special FEDtalk in honor of Presidents Day.
Supreme Court Clarifies Probable Cause Determinations Based on Officer’s Understanding of Surrounding Circumstances
After years in waiting, the Supreme Court ruled on District of Columbia v. Wesby, and found that DC police officers did not violate the Fourth Amendment after arresting 21 individuals at a party for unlawful entry. In doing so, the Court clarified that probable cause determinations are made from a reasonable officer’s consideration of the surrounding circumstances.
NOAA Launches Federal Investigation into Increased Whale Deaths
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration opened an investigation into the recent deaths of minke whales along the U.S. East Coast, the agency announced.
Forging Ahead with Federal Leaders
On this week’s FEDtalk, host Ben Carnes will be joined by Senior Executives Association (SEA) President Bill Valdez and Federal Times’ Jessie Bur to discuss current challenges (as well as current opportunities) facing federal leaders.
Senators Introduce Eric’s Law to Provide Justice for Murder Victims
Senators Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today introduced Eric’s Law, a bill that aims to deliver justice to victims and their families in federal death penalty cases.
History Time Capsules: A Window into the Evolution of Law Enforcement
When the new National Law Enforcement Museum opens its doors next fall, visitors will get an in-depth understanding of how American law enforcement has evolved over the years through a series of time capsules along the Museum’s south wall.
Seventh Circuit: Board Theory of OSC Remedy Exhaustion Too Stringent
A Special Agent at the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms filed an Individual Right of Action appeal with the Merit Systems Protection Board, alleging that his supervisors retaliated against him after he disclosed his suspicion that another agent had improperly shot at a fleeing suspect, provided an inaccurate report of the shooting incident, and had committed perjury during the subsequent criminal trial.
Government Contractor Charged in $2.6M Fraud Scheme
A government contractor was charged this week for his role in allegedly carrying out a $2.6 million scheme to defraud subcontractors across the nation.
New Year, New Liabilities
As the new year begins, we reflect on the past year thinking about family, friends, work, the future.
The Delicate Budget Balancing Act
This week on FEDtalk, host Ben Carnes of Shaw Bransford & Roth is joined by a panel of budget experts to discuss the current federal funding landscape, how we got here, and if there is any hope for a better future.
Fla. Woman Guilty of Stealing Dead Grandparents' Social Security to Pay for BMW
A federal jury in Florida found a woman guilty Wednesday of collecting her grandparents’ Social Security benefits years after they died, The Miami Herald reported.
Federal Circuit: Crime Exception Still Applies when Agency Provides Evidence to Grand Jury
A Program Analyst at the Department of Veterans Affairs was indicted by a Federal grand jury on 50 counts of making false statements related to health care matters.
2018 According to Federal Manager Associations
On this week’s FedTalk, host Ben Carnes will be joined by management associations representing federal employees – including the Professional Managers Association (PMA) and the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) – who will discuss the ongoing federal reorganization, what managers within the federal government are experiencing ‘on the ground,’ and what challenges the organizations must prepare for in 2018.
ICE Raids 7-Eleven Stores Nationwide in Search of Illegal Immigrants
Searching for employees who are in the U.S. illegally and managers who knowingly employ them, ICE agents raided nearly 100 7-Eleven stores across the country early Wednesday.
Kmart Corporation to Pay U.S. $32.3 Million for Overbilling Federal Health Programs for Generic Prescription Drugs
Kmart Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation (SHC), has agreed to pay $32.3 million to the United States.
215 Arrested in San Antonio’s 'Operation Triple Beam'
A San Antonio-area gang violence reduction initiative recently netted 215 arrests, 70 guns seized, $233,373 confiscated and $176,153 worth of drugs taken off the streets.