GAO Audits Background Check Process at VHA Facilities
December 14, 2023
Federal Auditors recently informed lawmakers about how they discovered a breakdown in background checks conducted by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). They made this...
SB 86 Approved to Amend Marijuana Law In Ohio
December 13, 2023
The Ohio Senate has passed a bipartisan measure to alter and expand Issue 2. This legislation is the state’s voter-approved adult marijuana use initiative.
The legislation...
OIG Audit Finds Background Check Problems In Louisiana Nursing Homes
December 12, 2023
A recently released federally commissioned report addressed background check concerns in Louisiana. According to the report, many nursing homes did not conduct...
Florida Expands Barbering and Cosmetology Licenses for Those With Criminal History
December 11, 2023
A Florida state Senate panel recently approved a bill concerning barber and cosmetology licensing. According to the bill, individuals with prior...
Government Argues to Hold Tenant Screeners Liable Under Fair Housing Act
December 08, 2023
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) have co-filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals...
School District Removes Council Member After Discovering Prostitution Convictions
December 07, 2023
A Texas school district recently removed a mother from her position on the District’s School Health Advisory Council. The council makes recommendations...
Second Missouri Marijuana Expungement Deadline Is Approaching
December 06, 2023
In November 2022, Missouri voters passed Amendment 3. This amendment required the expungement of all nonviolent marijuana-related misdemeanors and felonies. It included...
California CRD Settles Housing Provider Criminal Record Discrimination Case
December 04, 2023
The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) has announced a settlement agreement with a property management company and owner. This settlement resolved...
Pennsylvania Consumer Reporting Agency Accused of Violating FCRA
December 01, 2023
A recent proposed class action has accused a Pennsylvania-based consumer reporting agency (CRA) of violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The suit alleged...
SB 5123 to Prevent Discrimination Against Off-Duty Marijuana Use
November 29, 2023
Employers in Washington should prepare for changes in marijuana regulations, which take effect on January 1, 2024. As of the new year, Senate Bill 5123 (SB 5123)...