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Mississippi law allows for those with previous criminal records to obtain professional licenses despite those past convictions. This bill, known as the Fresh Start Act, became a state law in 2019, and according to the Mississippi Legislature, provides past offenders...

The opportunity to work for a branch of the U.S. military or another area of the government can be a rewarding experience. Many military and government jobs require you to attain a security clearance before you can qualify. A government investigation of your...

Nurses take care of their patients, but sometimes, patients file complaints against nurses for abuse, illicit substance use or sexual misconduct. Medical care practitioners accused of misconduct may go before the Board of Nursing. The National Council of State Boards...

Negative reviews of your business online can jeopardize your reputation. If you have recently faced charges of misconduct, you may feel concerned about the fate of your professional license. Knowing how to address criticism without compromising professionalism may...

It does not matter if you are in the United States Marines, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard or Navy, getting approved for security clearance can open the doors to a wide variety of occupational specialties and federal service jobs. However, applying for a security...

If you hold a professional license in Mississippi, the law used to say that you could not have any criminal convictions. You would be unable to secure a license at all if you had any type of background. According to the Mississippi Center for Public Policy, the...

You may have a certain amount of job security if you hold a professional license in Mississippi as a physician, nurse or pharmacist. Unfortunately, despite your skill and experience, if you have a drug conviction, it might affect your career. According to the...

Making a mistake in the workplace can have long-lasting consequences that impact your career indefinitely. Once you have paid your legal dues and receive clearance to begin looking for work again, your reputation will be more important than ever before. Knowing some...

Everyone makes mistakes and you, as an attorney, are no exception. Unfortunately, as a lawyer, your mistakes can have costly and life-changing ramifications, the likes of which can result in legal malpractice lawsuits. The good news is that most legal mistakes do not...

Security clearance is an important aspect of keeping the country safe. The government may require you to get security clearance to work in specific positions or to handle certain jobs.  The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency explains that there are three...