Defense news and career advice written by John Berry

Handling Protected Information as a Security Clearance Holder

Drug Use and Its Impact on Security Clearance Eligibility
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Security Clearance Reciprocity: 7 Reasons Your Clearance Might Not Transfer

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Legal Considerations for Security Clearance Holders and Applicants with Foreign Property or Assets

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Tax Troubles and Security Clearances: What You Need to Know

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Navigating Self-Reporting of Adverse Information Outside of a Clearance Application or Reinvestigation

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How Binge Drinking Impacts Your Security Clearance

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Requesting Reconsideration from DOHA After a Security Clearance Denial

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Navigating DOE Security Clearance Appeals

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FOCI: How the New SF-328 Expands Disclosure Requirements

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John Berry
John V. Berry is the founding partner of Berry & Berry, PLLC, and chair of the firm’s federal employment and security clearance practice. Berry has represented federal employees and security clearance holders for over 26 years. Berry also teaches other lawyers about federal employment and security clearance matters in continuing education classes with different state bar organizations. You can read more about Berry & Berry , PLLC at berrylegal.com.