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Disturbing Trend: OPM’s Alleged Overpayments

By Peter Casciano, Esq. (301) 244-4523 pcasciano@a-f.net We are seeing a disturbing trend in the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM)  processing and adjudicating of alleged overpayment cases. For those who don’t know, from time to time OPM reviews the...

The Impact of Parental Separation on Children

In the United States, more than one million children each year are exposed to parental separation.[1] Research increasingly sheds light on both the short-term and long-term impacts of parental separation on involved children. Keep reading to learn about the effects of...

Can I Use a Cell Phone or Other Electronic Device in Court?

In a circuit court or a district court in Maryland, a person may bring and use an electronic device including a cell phone, a computer, a camera, and any other device that is capable of transmitting, receiving, or recording messages, images, sounds, data, or other...

Trevan v. OPM: How Is It Helpful to FERS Applicants Today?

By Peter Casciano, Esq. (301) 244-4523 pcasciano@a-f.net Trevan v. Office of Personnel Management, 69 F.3d 520 (1995) is the federal appellate case describing the legal effect an SSA disability benefits award can have on a pending federal disability retirement case....

What Are Problem-Solving Courts?

Problem-solving courts help the judicial system to respond to the needs of litigants by addressing underlying issues which result in litigants utilizing the court system. Whether using innovative approaches to address social problems, forming community collaborative...