Can President Biden Lawfully Order Members of the Military to Take a COVID-19 Vaccine?
The short answer is yes: The President of the United States can order members of the military to take the COVID-19 vaccine. Don’t be fooled otherwise by secondhand information…
Obtain or Maintain Your Security Clearance Despite Engaging in Unfavorable Sexual Conduct
Many security clearance holders who work for or on behalf of the U.S. government are required to travel or be deployed overseas in support of U.S. missions. These temporary duty…
How to Prevent an ROTC Disenrollment
No Cadet or Midshipmen joins the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) with the thought that they will face disenrollment. However, many can fall victim to losing their future…
Latest Guidance for Federal Employees on the COVID Emergency Paid Leave Program
As the summer months approach and the latest CDC guidance rolls out, many Americans are heading out to get their COVID vaccinations. According to the CDC, there has been a total…
How Marijuana and Other Drug Use Can Affect you in Family Court
With the recent legalization of marijuana in New York State, many New Yorkers are still left wondering as to what their rights are in regards to usage and how that might affect…
Three Tips for International Travel During COVID
As the world begins to open back up from the COVID restrictions, many people are wondering how that correlates to international travel. While the United States has designated…
Medical and Recreational Marijuana: What New York Employers Really Need to Know
With the passing of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), many employers are questioning how this will impact their workplace drug-free policies. There are also…
What Federal Employees Need to Know About Challenging a Within Grade Increase (WIGI) Denial
Upon being denied a within grade increase (WIGI), it is crucial for federal employees to know the appeal process and timeline so they may properly advocate for themselves. Any…
The Biden Administration Nominates its First MSPB Chair in Hopes of Moving Closer to Ending its 3,000 Case Backlog
As the Biden administration passes its first 100 days in office, federal employees are wondering if and how this administration will turn around the record-setting four years of…
Foreign Influence & Preference in an Age of Globalized National Security
As official Washington begins to pull in the reigns with respect to security clearance in the post 9/11 world, agencies are making it clear about how they will approach situations…