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Federal Judge Blocks Federal Government RIFs Amid Shutdown | Debra D’Agostino on Connecting America 10/16/2025

A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order stopping thousands of Reduction in Force (RIF) notices sent to federal employees last week.

In an interview this morning with Connecting America, Debra D’Agostino, a Founding Partner of the Federal Practice Group, explains what this ruling means, what comes next in the appeals process, and why this situation is unlike any previous RIFs in federal history.

Watch the full interview on YouTube:

Federal Judge Blocks Federal Government RIFs Amid Shutdown | Debra D’Agostino on Connecting America 10/16/25 Debra D’Agostino, Founding Partner of the Federal Practice Group, breaks down the temporary restraining order that paused thousands of RIF notices i...

10/04/2025

Federal employees: You can’t be fired overnight. You’re entitled to notice — and a constitutional right to fight back.

10/03/2025

Firing federal employees during a shutdown? Here’s why that move has never been done before and why the law may not allow it.
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Department of Education Town Hall with Federal Practice Group. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. 09/18/2025

We are hosting a Town Hall on Friday, September 19th, at 11:00 a.m. EST to discuss appealing the decisions of the U.S. Department of Education (ED) to separate employees by Reduction in Force (RIF) to the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB). We will explain the impact of the class certification denials, the appeal process, upcoming deadlines, and employees’ options moving forward.

We ask that attendees pre-register and submit any questions they may have by 10 a.m. on Friday.



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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Department of Education Town Hall with Federal Practice Group. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. With two class actions denied, Department of Education employees now face important decisions about how to move forward. To help explain the process, your rights, and the next steps, the Federal Practice Group is hosting a free virtual Town Hall. Founding Partner Debra D’Agostino will cover: - Wha...

09/01/2025

Behind every strong nation is the dedication of its workers.

On Labor Day, we pause to honor the individuals whose service, skills, and sacrifices keep our country moving forward, from those working in federal service to those building and supporting our communities in countless ways.

As a firm that stands beside federal employees, service members, and government professionals, we are reminded today of the impact that hard work has not only on livelihoods but on the strength of our nation.

In observance of Labor Day, our offices are closed today. We wish you a safe and restorative holiday.

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