New Jersey’s DCR Takes Action Against Housing Providers for Violation of State’s Fair Chance in Housing Act
March 6, 2023
New Jersey’s attorney general and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) have announced that they issued 59 Notices of...
Auto Parts Retailer Reaches Settlement in Class Action Over Background Check Authorization
March 3, 2023
A major auto parts company has agreed to a settlement in a class action lawsuit. In this suit, the company resolved claims about not obtaining...
Major CRA Settles FCRA Reasonable Procedures Claim With Consumer After Allegedly Reporting Him Dead
March 2, 2023
A North Carolina resident has dismissed his lawsuit against a major credit reporting agency (CRA). In this dismissal, he has agreed...
Grocery Chains Settles Suit With Background Check Provider Over Allegedly Insufficient Screening
March 1, 2023
According to a federal judge in Texas, one of the largest grocery chains in the country has resolved its dispute with a background...
The Details on SB 809 California’s Newly Introduced Fair Chance Act
March 1, 2023
The California Senate has passed the Fair Chance Act of 2023, which addresses conviction histories. The bill would amend Government Code Sections 12960 and 12965,...
CFPB and FTC May Have Reached Settlement With Consumer Reporting Agency Over Tenant Screening Errors
February 27, 2023
A major credit reporting agency (CRA) recently informed investors that it might be facing a joint enforcement action from the...
Major CRA Claims Mistake Resulted in Inaccurate Consumer Reports
February 23, 2023
A major consumer reporting agency (CRA) informed a federal judge in Georgia that a coding error, which may have resulted in millions of credit reports being incorrect...
California Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of Employers in FCRA Case for Lack of Harm
February 21, 2023
It’s not uncommon for California employers to face lawsuits from current or past employees for violating wage and hour regulations. However,...
Challenges and Potential Solutions for Regulating AI and Hiring Algorithms: Insights for Governments
February 20, 2023
As technology continues evolving, using artificial intelligence (AI) and hiring algorithms for organizations wishing to optimize...
EEOC Hearing Focuses on Potential Discrimination by AI Systems in Hiring
February 17, 2023
AI technology can make work more efficient and more manageable. However, businesses must ensure that AI does not accidentally discriminate against anyone....