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Veterans
264 published works
Veterans Law Prof
BOOK REVIEW: Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging
An African proverb says, “If you want to go fast, go alone; but if you want to go far, go together.” The military relies on this principle: a well-honed group…
Employment Law Business Guide
Changes to Eligibility for Time Off on Veterans Day: What New Hampshire Employers Need to Know Before November 11
By Tayla George
New Hampshire has broadened the category of veterans eligible for a preference not to work on Veterans Day. The amended statute went into effect on August 31, 2026, making the…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
Closing the Records Gap: New Executive Order Targets Delays Between the Military and the VA
By By: James A. Patton Jr., Kimberly S. Davis
Quick Hits President Trump signed Executive Order 14426, “Accelerating Access to Veterans’ Benefits and Employment Opportunities,” on September 8, 2026, to address the transfer of records between DOW and the…
Simmons Hanly Conroy's Support Blog
U.S. Navy Birthday 2026: Advocating for Veterans’ Health
On October 13, the United States Navy will celebrate its 251st birthday since its formation by the Continental Congress in 1775. In those days, the U.S.Navy’s goal was to challenge…
Veterans Law Prof
Building on What Works: How Communities Can Support or Expand Their Local Veterans Treatment Court
Veterans are a cornerstone of American culture, and their sacrifices are interwoven with our nation’s history. This sacrifice comes at a steep cost for many veterans, with the burden of…
Gov Con Employment Exchange
VETS-4212 Filing Reminder for Federal Contractors: Sept. 30 Deadline Nears
By Scott M. Pechaitis, Jeremy S. Schneider
The annual VETS-4212 filing season is underway. The Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) began accepting reports on Aug. 1, 2026, and covered federal contractors and subcontractors…
Justice Building
GREG GONZALEZ A YEAR LATER
By rumpolejusticebuilding-blogspot-com
We were pondering what to write this morning when a comment arrived and solved our problem. And while you enjoy this and remember our colleague, we throw out there that as…
Gov Con Employment Exchange
OFCCP Updates Veteran and Disability Jurisdictional Thresholds for Federal Contractors
As of October 1, 2025, the jurisdictional thresholds for two key regulations impacting federal contractors—the Rehabilitation Act (Section 503) and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA)—have increased. These…
Criminal
New CCJ report on “Falling Through the Cracks: Gaps in Identifying Veterans on Community Supervision”
The Council on Criminal Justice is continuing to produce notable new reports on veterans and criminal justice systems. The latest CCJ report, available here, is titled "Falling Through the Cracks:…
Gov Con Employment Exchange
OFCCP Proposes Changes to Veterans and Disability Regulations
OFCCP has published proposed modifications to the VEVRAA and Section 503 regulations which govern federal contractor affirmative action obligations for veterans and individuals with disabilities. The proposed changes to the…