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Tag: security clearance

A Step-by-Step Guide to Appealing a Security Clearance Suspension

A Step-by-Step Guide to Appealing a Security Clearance Suspension

January 27, 2025 |  By: Ellis Bennett   Maintaining a security clearance is a responsibility of federal employees and federal government contractors, so it is crucial to adhere to adhere to security protocols and regulations for career advancement. Federal employees with a security clearance are expected to maintain a high level of integrity and responsibility… Continue reading A Step-by-Step Guide to Appealing a Security Clearance Suspension

Trump Issues Two Security Clearance Executive Orders: What They Mean

Trump Issues Two Security Clearance Executive Orders: What They Mean

January 22, 2025 |  By: Ellis Bennett   In a sweeping move that underscores the ongoing political battles over intelligence and national security, President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders addressing security clearances. One grants interim security clearances to select presidential appointees awaiting background investigations. The other revokes clearance eligibility for 51 former intelligence… Continue reading Trump Issues Two Security Clearance Executive Orders: What They Mean

5 Reasons for Security Clearance Revocation—and How to Beat Them

5 Reasons for Security Clearance Revocation—and How to Beat Them

January 9, 2025 |  By: Ellis Bennett    For federal government professionals whose roles require access to classified information, maintaining a security clearance is critical for national security. A revoked clearance can disrupt careers and tarnish reputations. Understanding the common reasons for revocation and knowing how to defend against them is essential for safeguarding your… Continue reading 5 Reasons for Security Clearance Revocation—and How to Beat Them

Debar-what? A primer on one of the most important words a government contractor will ever hear.

By: Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig  [9/7/22] There are few words that strike fear in the hearts of those who make their living via security clearances and government contracts as much as ‘debarment.’ Those outside the contracting world have likely never heard the word – but in a business culture where contracts might be a future… Continue reading Debar-what? A primer on one of the most important words a government contractor will ever hear.

Developing Issues in Federal Employment

By: Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig  [3/11/22] According to the Office of Personnel Management (“OPM”), the Federal Civilian workforce consists of over 2.1 million individuals. In 2017, over 15% of those employees were located in the DMV – the metro area consisting of the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. [1]  Federal employees have unique legal protections, unique… Continue reading Developing Issues in Federal Employment

Requirements Needed for a Security Clearance and What Happens When it’s Revoked

By: Ellis Bennett  [2/16/22] It’s more difficult now than it has ever been to obtain – and to hold onto – a security clearance. Obtaining a government security clearance for a facility or an individual employee can often be quite a challenge. It is imperative to have knowledgeable legal counsel and experienced representation – preferably… Continue reading Requirements Needed for a Security Clearance and What Happens When it’s Revoked

How Will Debarment Officials Weigh the “Public Interest” Consideration During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

How Will Debarment Officials Weigh the “Public Interest” Consideration During the Covid-19 Pandemic in the Context of Debarment Actions Given the Vital Government Benefits at Stake?   By Ellis Bennett Bennett is a partner practicing out of Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig’s Leesburg, VA office. Government agencies may exclude contractors from doing business with the entire… Continue reading How Will Debarment Officials Weigh the “Public Interest” Consideration During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Resolving a Security Clearance Revocation

Resolving a Security Clearance Revocation Although no one has a right to a security clearance, to revoke a clearance, the government must follow good due process requirements for the revoking and denial of a security clearance. A security clearance allows a party to have access to classified information. Security Clearance Legislation Executive Order 12968 sets forth… Continue reading Resolving a Security Clearance Revocation

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