Nationwide Staffing Agency Settles Hiring Discrimination Claims
January 02, 2024
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that it has reached a settlement agreement with a nationwide staffing agency to resolve allegations that the employer...
Ohio May Ease Expungement Process for Some Marijuana Convictions
January 01, 2024
Ohioans legalized marijuana when they approved Issue 2, leading to the law taking effect on December 7. Those with criminal records for minor possession violations...
Presidential Proclamation Expands Eligibility for Marijuana Pardons
December 29, 2023
The President has issued a directive to increase the number of marijuana convictions eligible for federal pardons. According to the President, more offenses...
Oregon Courts Face Significant Backlogs in Expungement Cases
December 28, 2023
Multnomah County, Oregon, is having difficulty processing applications for expungement on time, thus leading to a backlog. Part of the problem is the county’s...
New Jersey Considers Bill for People With Delayed Expungements
December 27, 2023
The New Jersey Assembly’s judiciary committee has advanced a bill concerning state police. This bill bans the state police from releasing background records...
Salt Lake City Police Trying To Clear Backlog of Expungements
December 26, 2023
The police in Salt Lake City have struggled to expunge the thousands of criminal records they must seal. This struggle has caused a significant backlog, making it...
New York City Workers’ Bill of Rights To Become Law
December 22, 2023
The New York City Council passed a bill of rights earlier in December. It would require the Department of Consumer and Worker Production (DCWP) to work with the New York City...
DOJ Settles With Texas Restaurant Operator Over Form I-9 Violations
December 21, 2023
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it has reached a settlement agreement with a Texas-based restaurant operator. This agreement addressed claims...
Delaware Supreme Court Rules Out of State Convictions Cannot Bar Expungement
December 19, 2023
Delaware’s Supreme Court has issued a ruling that reverses a lower court’s denial. The affected case concerns three plaintiffs’ expungement...
California Releases Draft of Regulations Covering AI Use
December 18, 2023
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) recently revealed a draft of new regulations. This draft cites new protections for consumers, applicants, and employees....