Risky Business: Marijuana-Related Investments & Business Ventures Could Jeopardize Your Security Clearance
Despite widespread legalization at the state level, marijuana is currently classified as an illegal Schedule I substance under federal law. It is recommended that individuals…
Schedule III Cannabis Won’t Change Much for Security Clearance Holders
Making cannabis a Schedule III drug is unlikely to change things for most security clearance holders and applicants any time soon. President Trump directed the attorney general to…
The Hazards of Being a Global Citizen and Doing Classified Work: Guideline B, Foreign Influence
In the context of eligibility for access to classified information, Guideline B, Foreign Influence is one (1) of the thirteen (13) Adjudicative criteria established by Security…
What Is Guideline A? How Allegiance to the United States Affects Security Clearances
While not a commonly seen reason for security clearance revocation or denial, certain situations can trigger concerns under Guideline A: Allegiance to the United States. What is…
Procedural Points #6 | CIA – Applicants Before Office of Security, Appeals (Part II)
Part II: Personal Appearance and Appeal For more information on CIA SOR and requesting review, see Part I: Statement of Reasons and Response. Examine Your Investigative File and…
Procedural Points #6 | CIA – Applicants Before Office of Security, Appeals (Part I)
Part I: Statement of Reasons and Response For the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), as with most federal agencies, the talent acquisition process slows to a crawl at the vendor…
Play Safe: Understanding Security Risks in Online Sports Betting
In 2018, a SCOTUS decision (Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic Association) enabled states to govern sports gambling for themselves. Many opted in. This, combined with the…
Security Clearances and Guideline M: Online Sports Betting as a Security Risk
A 2018 SCOTUS decision (Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic Association) enabled states to govern sports gambling for themselves. Many opted in. This, combined with the…
Yes, Even Legal Sports Betting Could Affect Your Security Clearance: Finances and Personal Conduct
Online sports betting presents security concerns which fall under multiple guidelines. As is sometimes the case, a specific security concern may apply to multiple guidelines. A…
Does Marijuana Reclassification Affect Me? What President Trump’s Executive Order on Marijuana Reclassification Means for Security Clearance Holders
Marijuana, or its derivative THC, continues to be a treacherous quagmire for security clearance holders and adjudicators alike. The latest complication of this quagmire…