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Jan
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) is a significant piece of legislation designed to protect active-duty military members from unfair financial and legal practices, including vehicle repossession. Despite these legal protections, some service members still face challenges...
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13
Jan
Navigating the complexities of the Defense Base Act (DBA) can feel overwhelming, especially for military contractors and their families already managing the challenges of working overseas. If you’ve been injured while performing your duties under a government contract, you might ...
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13
Jan
The Defense Base Act (DBA) provides critical workers’ compensation benefits to civilian employees working on U. S. military bases and government contracts overseas. While the DBA clearly covers physical injuries, many contractors and their families wonder: Does the DBA cover healt...
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Jan
Steroid use, especially within the military, has been a topic of growing concern and complexity. With the 2023 policy change addressing performance-enhancing drug use in the armed forces, it is crucial to understand the implications for service members. The 2023 Policy Change on ...
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13
Jan
Few things are more tragic and gut-wrenching than the death or injury of an unborn child. Under Article 119a of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), a service member who commits a violent crime that results in the death or injury to an unborn child may be prosecuted not o...
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Jan
The litigation surrounding Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) continues to unfold, with significant developments in the multidistrict litigation (MDL) that impact military personnel, veterans, and others exposed to toxic firefighting foam. If you or a loved one have been affected b...
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Jan
When service members submit to a routine drug test, they expect a process that is fair, accurate, and transparent. However, recent reports suggest that the military’s urinalysis program may not be as reliable as it appears. In an investigative piece by Military Times, alarming di...
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Jan
The COVID-19 vaccine mandate was a contentious issue within the U. S. military, forcing thousands of service members into difficult dilemmas—either comply with the order or face discharge. While the DoD’s 2021 vaccination requirement was framed as a necessary measure to ensure for...
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13
Jan
Attorney Jon Shelburne of Military Justice Attorneys has secured a not-guilty verdict for a Fort Cavazos Soldier who was charged with murder. Staff Sergeant Marlone Best fatally shot Larry Kidd Jr. in an altercation, but a self-defense argument posed by Attorney Shelburne convinc...
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13
Jan
It was an exciting, fast-paced, and ground-breaking year for MJA, filled with battles won, clients we were proud to represent, and expansion into new and exciting practice areas. In 2024, MJA fought victoriously for clients at courts-martial, administrative separation boards, and ...
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Jan
The Constitution grants the President of the United States the power to grant clemency or pardon individuals convicted of federal offenses, including military service members. The White House recently announced that President Biden will grant clemency to a record number of Americ...
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13
Jan
Service members in leadership positions are held to the highest personal and professional standards, especially when it comes to dealing with military recruits and trainees. Leaders who engage in certain prohibited activities with those under their charge may be administratively ...
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