Shaw Bransford & Roth

• Federal employees freedom of expression being tested

  The U.S. Department of Agriculture has dismissed one of its top organic standards experts because he expressed personal opinions on technical matters. Attorney Bill Bransford explains why that may, or may not, be a problem.

  Federal Drive

  December 16, 2010
• WikiLeaks cause a flood of concern

  Congress is now expected to pass whistleblower legislation that would give employees in the intelligence community a way to report corruption and waste. Attorney Debra Roth explains the ramifications.

  Federal Drive

  December 03, 2010
• Is misconduct the same as contempt?

  A draft Justice Department report has found that two federal prosecutors and an FBI agent engaged in misconduct in the corruption trial of Sen. Ted Stevens. Attorney Debra Roth explains what may be ahead for the trio.

  Federal Drive

  November 18, 2010
• How to avoid Hatch Act hassles

  So far this political season, OSC has fired one federal employee and suspended another without pay for 120 days. Attorney Debra Roth has some tips for not joining the list.

  Federal Drive

  October 21, 2010
• Rise of Social Media in the federal government

  This week on FEDtalk, host Debra Roth discusses how the federal government is currently using social media and how that use will expand. Guests include Andrew Krzmarzick of GovLoop and Amanda Eamich of the USDA. October 8, 2010.

  FEDtalk

  October 07, 2010
• Who represents you?

  This week on FEDtalk meet two associations that represent various sectors of the federal workforce - federal law enforcement and veternarians. September 24, 2010

  FEDtalk

  September 24, 2010
• MSPB opens up to oral arguments

  Transparency moves the MSPB to hear oral arguments for the first time in nearly 30 years.

  Federal Drive

  September 23, 2010
• Blow the whistle, win some cash?

  Reversed and remanded. That\'s where the case of a former Interior Department employee who blew the whistle sits. Bill Bransford gives us an update.

  Federal Drive

  August 19, 2010
• On the outside: options for fired feds

  A former Agriculture Department official who was forced to resign has a lot to think about before coming back. Attorney Bill Bransford explains the issues to us.

  Federal Drive

  July 29, 2010
• Career coach shares insight on joining federal workforce

  Hear more from federal career expert and federal employee, Lily Whiteman. June 11, 2010

  FEDtalk

  June 09, 2010
• Training and developing women in federal law enforcement

  Women who serve the federal government as law enforcement officers face unique challenges. WILFE is the professional organization that helps them. May 21, 2010

  FEDtalk

  May 19, 2010
• Privacy, porn, and your federal job: analysis

  The Securities and Exchange Commission has been slapped with a lawsuit demanding disclosure of names of employees who viewed pornography on government computers. Attorney Debra Roth explains what\'s going on here.

  Federal Drive

  May 13, 2010
• Honoring fallen heroes: National Police Week 2010

  Law enforcement officers face many dangers on the job. May 7, 2010

  FEDtalk

  May 04, 2010
• Whistleblower disclosure backfires, protections in question

  The key whistleblower says prosecutors made false statements to a judge who sentenced him to prison.

  Federal Drive

  January 07, 2010