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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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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...
View MoreCategory: Military Law
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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13
Jan
Defense Base Act FAQsThe Defense Base Act (DBA) is an important federal law that provides disability compensation, medical treatment, and death benefits to employees of U. S. government contractors who are injured or killed while performing work overseas. As a veteran-owned and ope...
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13
Jan
Military courts have described kidnapping as “one of the most heinous offenses known to the law”—and for good reason. Kidnapping deprives a person of their fundamental right to liberty and freedom of movement and usually involves force, violence, or other forms of coercion. Kidna...
View MoreCategory: Punitive Articles
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Jan
Retaliation is a natural human desire when someone has hurt you. In the military, however, retaliation is not just morally wrong but constitutes a violation of the UCMJ when it wrongfully, intentionally, and adversely impacts the career of a protected service member. A service me...
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Jan
The Camp Lejeune mass tort lawsuit has garnered significant attention due to the severe health impacts experienced by thousands of individuals who were exposed to contaminated water at the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. Military personnel, their families, and c...
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