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Legal Protections for Employees During Security Clearance Investigations

Security clearance investigations are a regular part of the United States federal government employment process for any job that requires eligibility for access to classified…

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What Current and Former Service Members Need to Know About Seeking Review, Waiver or Remission of a Government Debt

Service members are entitled to pay and various allowances and benefits, as well as special incentives, like scholarships or bonuses. However, sometimes errors or changes in…

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Avoid a potential $200,000 mistake: Know the risks involved when signing up for ROTC

Thinking of joining the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) to help pay for college? The cost of college tuition continues to drastically increase and has far exceeded the rate…

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An Overview of the International Arbitration of Employment Law Disputes

Senior executives of large global conglomerates often sign confidential employment contracts that mandate dispute resolution via a mandatory agreement to arbitration. If you are a…

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Reinstating Military Members Separated Over the COVID-19 Vaccine

In August 2021, the U.S. Secretary of Defense mandated that all service members receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The policy was later rescinded in January 2023, but not before…

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What Counts as Wrongful Termination Under Employment Law?

Losing a job is never easy, but when a termination is unjust or illegal, it can have serious financial, professional and even psychological consequences. While most U.S. employees…

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In New York Family Court, Is the Judge the One Judging? The Profoundly Powerful Position of the Attorney for the Child

If the public knows anything from watching television’s assortment of courtroom shows, it’s that no one yields more power in a courtroom than the judge. Judges are gatekeepers…

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What It Means: Gov. Hochul’s Proposal Would Ban Smartphones on School Grounds

As New York Gov. Kathy Hochul continues to lay out proposals in her Fiscal Year 2026 budget, she recently announced a proposal to reduce what Governor calls “distracted…

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What to Know About Debts Initiated by the DoD and Your Rights

Military members and Department of Defense employees can occasionally find themselves owning a debt to the DoD as a result of the overpayment of pay or allowances, or early…

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I Owe Taxes. Can I Obtain/Maintain a Security Clearance?

Both having outstanding federal or state tax debt and/or filing federal or state tax can negatively impact an individual’s ability to obtain or maintain a security clearance.…

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