The Supreme Court’s decision in Hencely v. Fluor limits broad battlefield-preemption defenses for military contractors. Federal contractors may face state-law tort claims where alleged misconduct was not ordered or authorized by the government and instead violated contract or security requirements.

The Supreme Court in Feliciano v. DOT ruled federal reservists are entitled to differential pay if their service overlaps with a national emergency—no proof of a direct connection required. A major win for military reservists and clarity on statutory interpretation.