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All posts by Ryan C. Nerney, Esq.

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  Understanding Key Steps of the Security Clearance Adjudication Process

  For individuals who must go through the security clearance adjudication process, it can be a nervous and confusing process. Each individual attempting to obtain a security clearance must have a sponsor, but if security concerns arise, the adjudication process can be differen… more

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  Security Clearances & Foreign Contacts: Who Do You Need to Report?

  All security clearance holders have an obligation to report potential security concerns, whether they are about themselves or others. This includes reporting your foreign contacts – meaning any person who is not a U.S. citizen or U.S. national. This is of the utmost import… more

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  Reapplying for a Security Clearance After a Denial or Revocation

  “I will never be able to get a security clearance again after this denial.” That is a common thought that many people feel after having a clearance denied or revoked. However, as long as you take the necessary steps to ensure that the previous reasons for your security c… more

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  How the Cancellation of $6 Billion Dollars in Student Loan Debt Will Impact Your Security Clearance

  Update: On November 16, 2022, the Judge granted final approval of the settlement in the Sweet v. Cardona lawsuit.  The settlement between the class members and the Department of Education will eliminate approximately $6 Billion in student loan debt for approximately 200,000… more

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  How the Misuse of Information Technology Systems Can Impact Your Security Clearance

  Under Guideline M, Use of Information Technology, the government may have security concerns related to the misuse of information technology systems as it tends to show an inability to follow laws, rules, and regulations and thus creates a heightened risk of coercion, exploit… more