Divorce is never simple. For federal employees, it can become even more complicated when retirement benefits enter the picture. Many people assume their divorce decree covers everything. Unfortunately, that assumption can lead to expensive surprises years later. Federal retirement benefits come with rules that are very different from those found in the private sector. A single missing phrase in a...
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A Japanese court has now provided legal recognition to claims that survivors have made for decades. On January 26, 2026, the Tokyo District Court ordered North Korea to pay 22 million yen to each of four plaintiffs, concluding that individuals had been misled by promises of healthcare, education, and stable employment. Judge Taiichi Kamino didn’t soften the impact, noting that many victims effectively lost...