Kratom Is Now Explicitly Prohibited for Sailors and Marines (ALNAV 003/26) — And Why “Delta-8” Cases May Shift from Article 92, UCMJ to Article 112a, UCMJ General information only, not legal advice. If you’re facing NJP, admin separation, or a security-clearance/credential impact, get individualized counsel early. Key Takeaways ALNAV 003/26 is a punitive, service-wide order […]
Security Clearance Lawyer for DOHA ISCR Cases – Responding to a Statement of Reasons (SOR) Contractors holding or seeking a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance face one of the most critical steps in the clearance adjudication process when they receive a Statement of Reasons (SOR) from the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA).
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Why Hiring a Security Clearance Lawyer with a Military Background Matters When your security clearance—and in many cases your career—hangs in the balance, choosing the right attorney is one of the most important decisions you can make. Whether you are an active-duty service member, federal employee, or defense contractor, your clearance determines where you can
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Marijuana Rescheduling to Schedule III and Security Clearances: What Changes — and What Doesn’t Last updated: December 2025 There’s been a major headline in federal drug policy: the President has announced a push to move marijuana toward Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. Many people immediately ask the same question: “Does this mean marijuana
Merchant Mariner Credential Denied for Old Sex Offense Conviction: What the Law Now Says & How to Fight Back When the U.S. Coast Guard denies a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC), it can instantly end a maritime career. In recent years, these denials have increased sharply—especially for mariners with decades-old criminal convictions involving sexual offenses. This
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national security law – security clearance Marijuana, Security Clearances, and the “Honesty Trap”: Lessons from a Recent DOHA Case The federal government’s position on marijuana use by Security Clearance Applicants and Holders has evolved—slowly. While more than half of U.S. states allow medical or recreational use, federal law and national-security vetting rules continue to treat
National Security Law – DOHA Hearing Lawyer What to Expect from a DOHA Hearing Lawyer: Your Guide to Security Clearance Defense If you’ve received a Statement of Reasons (SOR) or a notice of hearing from the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA), you’re likely facing the loss or denial of your security clearance. This
SECURITY CLEARANCE LAW UPDATE – APRIL 2024 SUCCESS STORIES KORODY LAW HELPS CLARANCE APPLICATIONS OBTAIN CLEARANCES Attorney Patrick Korody and his team have been representing security clearance applicants and holders since 2008 In an Industrial Security Clearance Review (ISCR) case before the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA), Korody Law obtained a withdraw of
Can I Use CBD or Delta-8 THC in the Military or with a Security Clearance? Hemp-based products like CBD and the newer Delta-8 THC have exploded in the last ten years. This is thanks to the state-by-state legalization of marijuana and federal de-regulation of some hemp products. New markets and products are popping up everywhere
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free case consultation Let Korody Law provide you a free case consultation. Contact Korody Law Illegal Drug Use and Security Clearance ISCR Case No. 21-00509 Decided September 7, 2021 The Department of Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA) issues court opinion denying or granting security clearances. These court opinions by security clearance judges address