CFPB Released Annual FCRA Disclosure Rule
November 28, 2023
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently released its annual disclosure rule. This rule specifies the maximum amount a consumer reporting agency (CRA) may charge customers...
How Minnesota’s Clean Slate Law Could Help You
November 27, 2023
Minnesota legislature recently passed a Clean Slate law that automatically expunges non-violent offenses. This law will take effect in 2025, easing the expungement process for many...
New York Governor Signs Clean Slate Act Into Law
November 24, 2023
The governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, has signed the Clean Slate Act into law. This law will take effect on November 16, 2024. It would make it easier for individuals to expunge...
Pennsylvania Introduces House Bill 1769 to Seal Eviction Records
November 22, 2023
Pennsylvania state legislators have introduced House Bill 1769 to address eviction records used in tenant screening. It would automatically seal no-fault eviction...
California Additions to FEHA Expands Job Applicants Rights
November 21, 2023
The California Civil Rights Council recently issued new regulations that modify California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). The FEHA regulates when and...
Eleventh Circuit Ruling Finds Consumers Can Recover Statutory Damages Under FCRA
November 20, 2023
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued a ruling that concerns the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). According to the decision,...
Background Check Reveals Woman Impersonated Registered Nurse
November 17, 2023
In a recent case, A Michigan woman pleaded guilty to identity theft and falsifying medical records. This admission happened after a background check revealed that she...
Major Insurance Company Sued for Denying Employment to Sex Trafficking Victim
November 15, 2023
A woman who previously won a beauty pageant is suing a prominent insurance company in a court in New York. According to the plaintiff, the company...
SCOTUS Hears Arguments On Government Immunity to FCRA Suits
November 13, 2023
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has heard arguments in a case concerning the federal government. It will determine whether the federal government maintains...
City of Denton Requests Public Feedback on Proposed “Ban-the-Box” Ordinance
November 10, 2023
The city of Denton, Texas, is seeking input from stakeholders on a proposed “Ban-the-Box” ordinance. This proposal will undergo a vote in...