The holiday season is often a time of joy, family and celebration. However, for many families there may be increased emotional strain, financial pressure, and disrupted routines...

When applying for a security clearance, you will need to complete one of two forms depending on the level of clearance you are required to obtain.

The passing of a loved one creates legal responsibilities that their families don't always expect, and a significant item on that list is probate.

Individuals who possess access to classified information have been entrusted to protect national secrets and are held to high standard of conduct, judgment, and trust.

Military members who have been diagnosed with any medical condition that calls into question their ability to perform their duties are referred to the Disability Evaluation System (DES). Once a service member is identified as having a potentially unfitting medical condition, they are referred to a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB).

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 learning" in classrooms across New York State.

A recent U.S. Supreme Court case could significantly benefit retired military members. The U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion in Soto v. United States on June 12...

The Department of Defense funded Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program provides merit-based scholarships to bachelor's...

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 separation prior to fulfilling service.

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.

You retired from the military and finally landed your dream job after several months of searching. Now your current employer demands you pay them $25,000 just to leave. If this situation sounds familiar, you are not alone.

Not all attorneys have experience with ROTC disenrollment, and no attorney can guarantee a favorable result. What a military attorney—that is, an attorney specialized in military matters...

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 The policy was later rescinded in January 2023, but not before thousands of service members were separated...

Do you know what actions to take if your employer does not comply with your disability accommodation needs? If you encounter a situation where your accommodation request is denied or ignored...

Does the current federal government shutdown impact divorce proceedings? Technically, yes. Here's why.

Did you receive an unfavorable decision after your Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA) hearing before an Administrative Judge? Under Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 5220.6.

One of the most significant red flags in the adjudication process for a security clearance for potential employers and/or sponsors is a loss of jurisdiction. According to the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency...

With back-to-school quickly approaching, New York state Gov. Kathy Hochul's smartphone ban, included in her "distraction-free school" policy approved as part of the New York State...

By 2030, the cryptocurrency market is projected to exceed $3 trillion in global value. As digital assets become increasingly prevalent, understanding how such holdings are identified...

"I was applying for a federal position, but a background investigation later informed me that I was unsuitable for the position as I had been titled for assault while in the Army.