How to File an Appeal to a VA Decision or Denial
Thousands of U.S. military personnel leave active duty each year and adjust to civilian life, but unfortunately, sometimes their U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits…
Can a Security Clearance Be Reinstated After it Has Been Terminated?
The termination of a security clearance can significantly impact your career, especially for those in roles that require access to classified information. Regardless whether you…
Office Managing Partner of the Year Finalist: Anthony Kuhn, Tully Rinckey
NEW YORK STATE (New York Law Journal) — Nearly a dozen finalists for Office Managing Partner of the Year have been announced by the New York Law Journal. One of those…
How Long Does a Security Clearance Last?
Security clearances, which are required for individuals who may work with classified information within various government sectors, exist to protect sensitive data and provide…
How to Get a Security Clearance
Obtaining a Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance is a common requirement for individuals seeking positions that involve access to classified information within the…
VA rule change could mean health care benefits for a million more veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs has made a major change in the rules for veterans who left military service with other-than honorable discharges. It opens the possibility of…
Marijuana Reclassification Could Pave Way to Medicinal Use for Clearance Holders
Earlier this week, reports circulated that the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) would move to reclassify marijuana. First reported by The Associated Press, it…
I Broke the Law; Can I Still Obtain a Security Clearance?
Many security clearance applicants are stuck with the dilemma of having to disclose embarrassing and sometimes illegal behavior that they hoped to keep secret. Some have secretly…
Saving For Your Future Could Cost You Your Present: How Marijuana Investments Could Cost You Your Security Clearance
With the economy beginning to recover to its pre-pandemic levels, financial wellness has been at the top of mind for many working Americans. This is echoed by recent Gallup poll…
Can My Military Discharge be Upgraded?
Thousands of service members across all branches have been involuntarily separated from their military branch following misconduct that has resulted in an administrative…