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Security Clearance Applicants Beware of Investing in Business Ventures Involving Marijuana
In total, 37 states have now legalized medical or recreational marijuana use and others have changed laws to decriminalize use or possession. However, under federal law, security clearance applicants and holders must still refrain from any use involving cannabis. This also applies to those who are thinking about investing in stocks or
Failure to File Taxes Will Sink Clearance Eligibility
The filing deadline to submit 2021 tax returns or an extension to file and pay tax owed was April 18, 2022 for most taxpayers. Taxpayers granted an extension will have until October 17, 2022 to file. It is well established that financial issues are the number one reason for a security clearance denial.
Easy answer here. Yes, you have the “right” to remain silent, refuse a polygraph, refuse a drug test, have a lawyer present, and many other “rights.” However, you just won’t…
ummm… you can stop the interview yourself any time you want. I’m not saying DON”T bring an attorney. Just saying that a BI is not a law enforcement officer and…
It depends. If your polygrapher or the person investigating you has law enforcement powers they most certainly can. Why would you subject yourself to an interview that can torpedo your…
The best person to stop an inappropriate interview or line of questioning is your attorney. Hard Stop. You are under pressure being interviewed coupled with the fact you want to…