The Details on California’s Upcoming Changes for Criminal Background Checks
January 18, 2023
Employers in California must comply with many regulations and ordinances when using criminal background checks to learn more about potential employees....
Major Cryptocurrency Exchange Reaches $100 Million Settlement Due to Background Check Failures
January 17, 2023
A popular cryptocurrency exchange has been found guilty of violating anti-money laundering laws due to its failure to conduct adequate...
California Offers Clarification Regarding Legal Use of Applicant’s Criminal History Under the Fair Employment and Housing Act
January 16, 2023
The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) recently released its proposed modifications to the regulations...
CDC Introduces New COVID-19 Testing Requirements for Travelers Coming From China
January 16, 2023
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will have a new COVID-19 testing requirement. All air passengers ages two and older traveling...
Arizona’s New Law Allowing Criminal Records to be Permanently Sealed Takes Effect
January 16, 2023
Arizona has a new law that could provide previously incarcerated residents with increased opportunities. This new law will allow individuals in...
The Schenectady City Council Is Considering Supporting the Clean Slate Bill
January 13, 2023
The Schenectady City Council will consider whether to endorse a proposed state law. The law would seal the records for people who previously faced incarceration.
In...
California Offers Clarification Regarding Legal Use of Applicant’s Criminal History Under the Fair Employment and Housing Act
January 12, 2023
The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) recently released its proposed modifications to the regulations...
Massachusetts Massage Parlor Faces Lawsuit Over Employee Charged With Rape
January 10, 2023
A woman has filed a lawsuit against a massage business in Medford, Massachusetts. This suit alleges an assault by a state-licensed massage therapist. The...
Connecticut Completes Expungement for More Than 40,000 Marijuana Convictions
January 9, 2023
Connecticut state officials have finished reviewing and vacating over 40,000 criminal records belonging to residents with marijuana-related convictions....
Maryland Lawmakers Weighing Expungement Reforms in the 2023 Legislative Session
January 6, 2023
The Maryland legislature will consider several criminal justice reforms in the 2023 legislative session.
Among the considerations is the expungement...