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Christopher Keeven, Partner at Shaw Bransford & Roth will be speaking at the 2024 Senior Executive Leadership Summit hosted by Senior Executives Association (SEA) and the Partnership for Public Serviceor Public Service.

Mr. Keeven will be sharing the stage with distinguished speakers like former PepsiCo CEO Nooyi, VA Deputy Secretary Tanya Bradsher, and IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel.

Don't miss this opportunity, join us in Washington, DC, from Feb 13-15 for a hybrid event—register to attend in-person or virtually. See you there!

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Leadership Summit 2024 The Senior Executives Association (SEA) and the Partnership for Public Service are excited to welcome you to the 2024 Senior Executive Leadership Summit: Leading Beyond Boundaries taking place February 13-15, 2024, both in person and virtually in Washington, DC. As the premier annual conference on p...

Learn more about the complexities of a recent incident involving an FDIC lawyer on paid leave after a child po*******hy arrest.

FDIC Lawyer Stayed on Paid Leave for Weeks After Child P**n Arrest — Shaw Bransford & Roth PC The special counsel entered a plea of guilt, while the bank regulator initiated termination procedures this week.

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In recent years, federal HR has not received a lot of attention. The Partnership for Public Service's Jenny Mattingley and edX's Rob Seidner join FEDtalk host Jason Briefel to talk about the future of federal human resources' professionalization.

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Professionalizing Federal Human Resources | Federal News Network FEDtalk host Jason Briefel sits down with Jenny Mattingley of the Partnership for Public Service and Rob Seidner of EdX to discuss the path forward for professionalizing federal human resources.

Check it out! Attorney Christopher Keeven recently shared his thoughts with Federal News Network on how career federal employees might protect themselves as congressional investigations heat up.
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Congressional investigations are heating up. Can career feds protect themselves? | Federal News Network It’s important to prepare for congressional investigations ahead of time, but attorneys said negotiating with Congress and getting liability insurance can prove even more beneficial.

Take a look! In a recent story from Government Executive, Attorney Christopher Keeven expresses his viewpoint on how career federal employees may prevent being caught off guard in congressional investigations.
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Here's How Career Feds Can Avoid Getting Tripped Up by Congressional Investigations Experts offer tips for civil servants to prevent themselves from becoming collateral damage in battles between the legislative and executive branches.

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Attorneys of the law firms Shaw Bransford & Roth, PC and MoloLamken LLP jointly present this webinar to provide practical guidance every federal employee will need to avoid the many pitfalls posed by the competing political agendas of congressional oversight during a divided government.

Congressional Investigations: Don't Get Caught in The Crossfire Don’t Get Caught in The Congressional Investigations Crossfire, learn to protect your career and reputation.

Congressional investigations are unlike any other form of investigation and are driven by partisanship that most career civil servants are not accustomed to dealing with. Learn how to protect your career and your professional reputation in this upcoming webinar on Congressional Investigations.

22nd February, 2023 | Wednesday | 11 AM EST

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Wishing you a Happy Holiday and a joyful New Year. Best wishes from your friends at Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C.

We honor and thank everyone who have proudly served our nation.
Happy Veterans Day!

On the next , we cover key developments in real estate that feds need to know to plan financially for themselves and their families. Not sure how to navigate the current real estate market? Listen in for top tips from industry experts. FEDtalk: available on all major podcasting platforms.

Defend yourself & your agency against retaliation claims. This live webinar by the law firm of Shaw Bransford & Roth will demystify the Office of Special Counsel's investigatory process. By the end, managers, agency attorneys, and HR personnel will understand the ground rules that apply to the OSC investigations and prosecutions and the bounds of OSC's authority to obtain agency information. Register now to protect yourself and your agency!

Defend Yourself & Your Agency Against Retaliation Claims Demystify OSC’s investigatory and prosecutorial process to better protect yourself and your agency against allegations of wrongdoing.

In 2021, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel launched 709 investigations at the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Are you prepared for what happens when they knock on your agency’s door?

Join our live webinar and maximize your chances of success with the law firm of Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C. The more you know, the least susceptible you are to exposure.

📅 Wednesday, Nov. 2
⏰ 11:00 - 12:00 PM EDT

Uncovering the Mysterious Nature of OSC Investigations, Wed, Nov 2, 2022 at 11:00 AM | SBR Quick question: what do you know about the Office of Special Counsel, or what happens when they launch an investigation in your agency? If you don’t know much, it’s easy to feel intimidated. And the mystery of OSC's legal authority and investigatory practices only serves to add to its enigmatic ...

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Freelance Newsletter Copy Writer | Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C. Founded in 1982, Shaw Bransford & Roth is a boutique litigation and government affairs law firm in Washington, D.C. We are a premier federal employment and federal practice group.

In the latest case law update from FEDmanager, Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C. Attorney Victoria E. Grieshammer breaks down the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit's recent decision clarifying that external opinions on a proposed removal violate the due process clause.

Federal Circuit Deems Family Medical Opinion Unconstitutional in Removal Case | FEDmanager The appellant, a firefighter at the Air Force, was fired after failing a drug test. Importantly, the appellant took several medications, and he lived with his mother who also took several medications. When the appellant informed his supervisor of the positive result of his drug test, he explained th...

A restored U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board has issued its first research agenda since reaching a quorum earlier this year.

The agenda spans 44 topics divided into 6 themes:
♦️ Defending Merit;
♦️ Building an Effective Workforce;
♦️ Recruitment and Hiring;
♦️ Pay & Performance Management;
♦️ Supervision and Leadership; and,
♦️ Focus on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

Research Agenda | U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board The merit system principles and the prohibited personnel practices provide standards and core values for the management of the Federal civil service.

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Podcast — Shaw Bransford & Roth | Federal Employment Law Firm Our government and public affairs leaders host shows on federal workforce policy, presidential actions, and Congressional legislation.

Today, our team remembers Mike Causey who passed away on Monday.

Mike was a longtime friend of Jerry Shaw’s and the pioneer of journalism into federal workforce. Mike was known for coining the phrase “Inside the Beltway.” He also had a radio show in the 1990’s as part of his Washington Post column in which he did a live call-in show for feds to ask questions about workforce issues. He cajoled Jerry Shaw to do a law firm radio show following his show on quasi legal issues facing the workforce, and so was born FEDtalk.

He was admired by everyone and the life of the party.

Did you know the Office of Special Counsel launched 1,046 investigations at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in 2021? Are you prepared for an investigation into your actions?

Take advantage of a live webinar with the law firm of Shaw Bransford & Roth to learn more about protecting your career and reputation.

📅 Wednesday, Nov. 2
⏰ 11:00 - 12:00 PM EDT

Uncovering the Mysterious Nature of OSC Investigations, Wed, Nov 2, 2022 at 11:00 AM | SBR Quick question: what do you know about the Office of Special Counsel, or what happens when they launch an investigation in your agency? If you don’t know much, it’s easy to feel intimidated. And the mystery of OSC's legal authority and investigatory practices only serves to add to its enigmatic ...

"During a homily, (the appellant) said some decidedly un-priestly things. He was fired. Courtesy of a summary from the law firm of Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C., we know why," writes Tom Temin of Federal News Network, referencing Attorney Victoria Grieshammer's latest .

You’re Fired! No, You’re Not. Hold It, Wait a Minute… | Federal News Network That dreaded Schedule F nominally established by the Trump administration? The F stands for Fired. Not really, but the new class of civil servant would have had fewer job protections than everyone else under Title 5, making those designated as Schedule F easier to fire. Schedule F never really got o...

🎧 On the latest , we take a trip around the track and explore how the training industry is evolving to meet the needs of the federal acquisition workforce.

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The Need for Speed in Acquisition Training | FEDmanager On the latest FEDtalk, we take a trip around the track as host Jason Briefel welcomes guests discussing how the training industry is evolving to meet the needs of the federal acquisition workforce.

“Analogizing career civil servants who dedicate their lives to public service and the American people as boogeymen is abhorrent, even more so when the standard of accountability from the legislative branch is abysmal," concluded Jason Briefel, Director of Government & Public Affairs, in response to the newly introduced DIVEST Act (H.R. 8754).

Amidst Congressional Insider Trading Debate, Lawmakers Target Senior Executives Reps. Michael Cloud (R-TX) and Jared Golden (D-ME) have collaborated in a bipartisan effort to prohibit top civil servants from trading individual stocks, covering “senior federal employees”.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit described the case as one presenting “a novel question involving two provisions within the Constitution: the U.S. Postal Service and the Fourth Amendment.”

⚖️ Attorney Michael J. Sgarlat sheds light on the intricacies in the latest case law update from FEDmanager.

Fifth Circuit Limits Fourth Amendment Actions Involving Federal Employees | FEDmanager In November 2017, U.S. Postal Service (USPS) letter carrier Jasia Girard was picking up a package at an address in Lafayette, Louisiana, when her thumb slipped through a hole. She felt a plastic bag containing what she thought to be ma*****na. This worried her as children frequented the area. She lo...

In the latest from FEDmanager, Attorney James P. Garay Heelan explores the recent split decisions from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Sixth Circuits on whether to temporarily prevent the Department of Homeland Security directive: Guidelines for the Enforcement of Civil Immigration Law.

On July 21, the U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari and will subsequently hear the case this fall.

Supreme Court Grants Cert to Split Circuit Decision on DHS Immigration Guidance | FEDmanager “In view of our doubts about the States’ claims,” the Sixth Circuit held,” the public interest favors reversal” of the District Court’s nationwide injunction on the DHS guidance. It then remanded the case to the Southern District of Ohio for litigation.

Please note that our office is closed today in observance of Labor Day. On Tuesday, we will resume normal business hours.

Whether you have been identified as a responsible management official in an equal employment opportunity matter, or you're the subject of an Office of the Inspector General investigation, the Attorneys of Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C. can guide you through the process.

We know government—let us help.

Government Investigations | Shaw Bransford & Roth For 40 years, Shaw Bransford & Roth has represented federal employees across government and numerous federal agencies, giving us the experience you need when encountering proposed discipline. We leverage that experience to shepherd our clients through complicated administrative processes and advise....

In the recently decided Bishop v. U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board highlighted the importance of establishing jurisdiction in whistleblower issues.

In the latest from FEDmanager, Attorney Victoria Grieshammer writes the issue of the Board's jurisdiction must be addressed before reaching the merits of an individual right of action appeal.

Failure to Allege Protected Employee Disclosures Precluded MSPB Jurisdiction | FEDmanager The Board began its opinion by examining whether the Whistleblower Protection Act (WPA) and Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2012 (WPEA) are matters of civil service law, rule, or regulation. The Board’s jurisdiction is limited to matters over which it has been given jurisdiction by law...