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Legal matters are rarely simple, which is why Tully Rinckey PLLC attorneys like to share their knowledge about specific topics through our articles page. Here, you will find articles to help make sense of complex legal issues. If you have a legal topic you would like us to address in our articles, please email info@tullylegal.com.


Tips for Maintaining Your Security Clearance

For government employees, contractors, and any other individuals whose roles require access to classified information, obtaining a security clearance is just the first step. The…

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Understanding Guideline H: Drug Involvement

Many employees and contractors of the United States federal government, military personnel, and government officials, who require access to classified information in the course of…

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How Federal Employees Can (Potentially) Increase Their Pay

How does locality pay work, and what can federal employees do if they believe theirs is incorrect? Are you a federal employee looking to get ahead? If so, certain federal…

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What to do if a federal agency has discriminated against you

Are you a federal employee or jobseeker who has faced discrimination in the workplace? Federal employees and job applicants who believe that a federal agency has discriminated…

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Who is Responsible for Debt in a Divorce?

Many couples are well aware of how their assets will be split if they divorce, but few are prepared for how their liabilities (i.e., debt) will be handled. Debt in a divorce can…

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What Is a Manifestation Determination Review and How do I Prepare for It?

When children with disabilities are suspended from school, or otherwise facing discipline at school, they are entitled to additional protections under the Individuals with…

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MSPB Wades Its Way Through Massive Case Backlog

The MSPB has made significant progress on processing its backlog of cases. The MERIT Systems Protection Board (MSPB) recently announced that it has just 440 remaining cases —…

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What to Do if you Get a Call From Child Protective Services

It’s a busy day, and you receive an unexpected call from a Child Protective Services (CPS) caseworker. The caseworker informs you that report has been made against you for…

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Military Investigations … Should I Talk?

When I hear that question, I am always reminded of what Abraham Lincoln said: “The Man who represents himself has a fool for a client.” But let’s place the question in…

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How Not to Fall Through the Cracks of the DoD

Thousands of service members every year fall through the administrative cracks of the Department of Defense (DoD). Sometimes their paperwork is lost, other times, it’s sitting…

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