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Tag: security clearance

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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As part of our effort to recruit, develop and retail the best and brightest attorneys, Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig offers a summer intern program for promising law school students who are looking to work as part of an innovative and incredibly successful team. With a global team of lawyers, selected candidates are able to work on high level projects in a collaborative space.

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At Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, our team of paralegals and staff work together collaboratively along side our attorneys toward a common goal. We have created a positive work environment where our paralegals and legal assistants work to successfully reach firm-wide goals and support each other to combine individual strengths to enhance team performance. They regularly assist our attorneys with organizing and maintaining files, conducting legal research, and preparing documents.