Rhode Island Supreme Court Issues Guidance Regarding Newly Implemented Expungement Law
February 3, 2023
The Rhode Island Supreme Court has issued guidance on expunging marijuana records in compliance with a legalization law enacted in 2022. The...
White House Introduces Renter Bill of Rights Examining Rental Screening
February 2, 2023
Recently, the Biden-Harris Administration introduced a new set of standards called the Renters Bill of Rights. These standards intend to make renting more...
Michigan Soon to Expunge Criminal Records Under Clean Slate Act
February 01, 2023
State officials in Michigan plan to automatically expunge some criminal records. This plan would help increase opportunities for jobs and housing for people with...
California’s Newly Effective Record Sealing Law Gives Some Residents a First Chance at Clearing Their Records
January 31, 2023
Since the start of the year, a new law has taken effect in California that allows eligible residents to seal their...
Federal Court Gives Preliminary Approval to $11.5 Million Settlement in Class Action Over Alleged FCRA Violations
January 30, 2023
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has awarded a preliminary approval of $11.5 million...
Minnesota Governor’s Proposed Budget Includes Funding for Marijuana Legalization and Expungements
January 30, 2023
The governor of Minnesota has presented a proposed budget to fund various state agencies. This budget would allow the agencies to...
Danvers Nursing Home Fined After Failing to Perform Background Check on Worker Who Allegedly Sexually Assaulted Three Residents
January 27, 2023
A Danvers Massachusetts nursing home received a fine of over $30,000. This fine resulted from allegations...
Bill Expanding Employment Restrictions and Background Checks for Sex Offenders Returns to New Hampshire House of Representatives
January 26, 2023
A bill aiming to create additional restrictions on employment for sex offenders has returned to the...
A Major University Changes Background Check Policy After Shooting on Campus
January 26, 2023
A prominent university in Arizona has made a significant decision. In a memo, the University President announced a policy change to require all graduate...
Missouri Has Started Expunging Marijuana Cases
January 25, 2023
Recently, Missouri counties have begun expunging marijuana cases. As a result, a marijuana advocacy group has revealed that over 3,500 residents from approximately 25 counties have...