Ohio Haunted House That Hired Registered Sex Offenders Announces Plan to Perform Background Checks in the Future
November 1, 2022
An employee for a haunted house in Sheffield Lake, Ohio, made a shocking discovery: Her employer had hired several...
Lawyer Who Claims Inaccurate Consumer Report Cost Judgeship Reaches Settlement
October 31, 2022
At the beginning of the year, a South Carolina lawyer accused a consumer reporting agency (CRA) of costing her a chance at a position as a judge. Now,...
California Governor’s Veto of Senate Bill 1262 Means Background Check Difficulties Are Likely to Continue
October 28, 2022
A recent decision by California’s Governor Gavin Newsom will likely result in continued delays in performing background...
The Details on Michigan’s Clean Slate Act
October 27, 2022
As of 2021, Michigan enacted the Clean Slate Act, providing many citizens with employment, education, and housing opportunities. However, the act has confused many employers about various...
Third Circuit Ruling Provides Clarification Regarding Informational Injuries in the Wake of Recent Supreme Court Ruling
October 26, 2022
In a recent case, the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit held that a subclass of consumers could proceed...
California Governor Gavin Newsom Vetoes Bill to Protect Ability to Perform Background Checks
October 25, 2022
California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Senate Bill 1262. According to Governor Newsom, this bill would have changed the Superior Court...
California’s Governor Newsom Signs Law to Automatically Seal Criminal Records for Felony Convictions
October 24, 2022
California’s Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new bill into law that may shield the criminal records of millions...
Effects on Employers if Iowa Makes Recreational Cannabis Use Legal
October 21, 2022
As of now, nineteen states have entirely legalized marijuana. Four of these states passed legislation that legalized marijuana last year. Furthermore, another...
Third Circuit Creates New Standard for Judging the Accuracy of Consumer Reports Under the FCRA
October 20, 2022
In a key decision early last month, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit addressed a consolidated set of consumer appeals...
Third Circuit Vacates Ruling on FCRA Class Action Providing Clarity on Rule 23 Requirements
October 19, 2022
The Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has recently vacated an order that denied class certification. The involved plaintiffs alleged...