In category: Security Clearance
Understanding Guideline B: Foreign Influence
Many employees and contractors of the United States federal government who require access to classified information in the course of performing their duties are required to obtain and maintain a security clearance. However, many have had their security clearance denied or revoke… more
New Foreign Travel Reporting Requirements for Clearance Holders
Recent reform of facilities clearance regulations now demands more of the corporate facilities security officer (FSO). On February 24, 2021, the NISPOM Rule was codified in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). In addition to adding the NISPOM to the CFR, this rule codifie… more
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
Security Clearances: DUIs to One-Night Stands with Russian Nationals
Anthony Kuhn, Managing Partner with Tully Rinckey PLLC and specialist in Military and Security Clearance Law, shares insights to help you protect your security clearance, whether you’ve been arrested for a bar fight, a DUI, or had a one-night stand with a Russian national.… more
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, exploitatio… more