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Security Clearance Applicants – Do NOT lie, misstate, fib, omit or obfuscate the truth on the SF 86/e-Qip – It may result in you NEVER getting a security clearance!

Ronald Sykstus

I have had a number of cases where security clearance applicants, prior to them ever getting to me, have completed their SF 86 and have either lied, misstated, fibbed or obfuscated with the truth on their SF 86 answer. The problem with that is that if the government ever denies a clearance based upon issues like these, a security clearance applicant very well may never get a clearance in the future.

BOND BOTES AND WOODS, P.C. IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE A NEW SHAREHOLDER IN THE LAW FIRM

Merideth Drummond

Bond, Botes and Woods, P.C. welcomes Merideth Drummond as a shareholder in the firm. Merideth is a 1993 graduate of Smith College with a Bachelor’s Arts degree in Government. She earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the Mississippi College School of Law in 1998.

Maximizing Your Tax Refund: A Strategic Approach to Paying for Bankruptcy Filing

Tax Refund

The decision to file for bankruptcy is often fraught with anxiety and financial uncertainty. Yet, it can provide a fresh start for those overwhelmed by debt. One of the practical concerns about bankruptcy is the cost involved in filing. Interestingly, your annual tax refund, an often-overlooked asset, can be a strategic resource in this process.

Searches for "Give Back My Car" are Surging

Holiday

According to Google Trends, searches for “Give Back My Car” and “Voluntary Repossession” have doubled in the last 6 months. This after hitting a low point since the pandemic. There could be many reasons for this, inflation costs surrounding food and housing, overpricing cars when the dealer inventories were low in 2021 & 2022, or being tremendously upside down (owing much more than the car is worth).

Security Clearances and Initial Disclosures on the SF 86 and Self-Reporting Issues While Holding a Security Clearance

Ronald Sykstus

The basis for issuing a security clearance in our country is predicated on full, open disclosure and detailed vetting. With that said, I always advise security clearance applicants that, if the government discovers that you have lied or made a misstatement or misrepresentation on the SF 86 form (previously completed through the e-Qip system and soon through the NBIS eApp portal), it is highly unlikely that you will EVER qualify for a security clearance in the future.

HOME FORECLOSURE IN MISSISSIPPI

Mississippi home foreclosure

In Mississippi, mortgage holders can foreclose on mortgage or deeds of trust that are in default. The mortgage lender will usually begin the foreclosure on mortgage or deeds of trusts that are in default. The mortgage company will usually begin the foreclosure process after 120 days missed payments. The mortgage company can use either judicial or non-judicial foreclosure process.