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As we mark the 30th anniversary of the celebration of our country’s National American Indian Heritage Month, NALA would like to celebrate and honor the important contributions, rich heritage, and diverse culture of our nation’s first people. The month of November is a time to educate and bring awareness to our native population, the challenges […]

“I think I’ve got the black lung, pop,” said Derek Zoolander. “For God’s sake Derek, you were down there one day!” replied Larry Zoolander. Ben Stiller’s role in Zoolander from 2001 leaves much to be desired overall, but just as in our office, black lung is commonly referenced. Federal Black Lung claims have long been fought and regulations have certainly changed over the years, but even […]

The month of October is LGBTQ+ History Month! LGBTQ+ stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and individuals who do not identify themselves as heteronormative and cisgender. Initially recognized in 1994 by several LGBTQ+ organizations, several governors, other elected officials, and municipal entities across the United States, LGBTQ+ History Month celebrates the many contributions and […]

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is celebrated in October of each year. The awareness or recognition of disability awareness dates back to August 1945, “[W]hen Congress enacted a law declaring the first week in October each year ‘National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week.’ In 1962, the word ‘physically’ was removed to acknowledge the employment […]

When people see me in my office for a contentious divorce, I often tell them they need four people in their life: a therapist, a best friend, a financial advisor, and an attorney. Those people should all be different people. THERAPIST Why do you need a therapist? You need a therapist to help you sort through the emotions of the […]

Written by Jackie Van Dyke, MPS, CP The COVID-19 pandemic demands changes in how all things are managed and performed. It seems as though one can see changes reflected in almost every industry from “normal” to a “new normal.” In response to pandemic demands, drones continue to be in the news. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported nearly 1.6 million commercial and recreational registered drones as of […]