Florida Introduces Employment Protections for Medical Marijuana Users
October 25, 2023
A Florida lawmaker recently introduced a bill to improve employment protections. This bill is the Protections for Public Employees Who Use Medical Marijuana...
California Expands CCPA Protecting Residents and Sensitive Information
October 24, 2023
California residents will soon see a significant expansion to their privacy protections. Though California already has the California Consumer Privacy Act...
REDEEM Act of 2023 Takes Effect in Maryland
October 23, 2023
As of October 1, 2023, waiting periods for expunging certain convictions have shortened considerably. Most notable is the wait for marijuana-related records. In many cases, waiting periods...
FTC and CFPB Files Amicus Brief Over Furnisher’s Responsibility Under FCRA
October 21, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) have recently filed a joint amicus brief. In it, they urged the U.S....
FCRA Violations Incite FTC and CFPB Action Against Consumer Reporting Agency
October 19, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently took action against a rental screening company. This...
Nebraska Lawmakers Look for Solutions to Childcare Background Check Delays
October 18, 2023
Currently, Nebraska has struggled with a severe labor shortage across the state. However, the childcare industry has suffered the most, partly due to background...
Supreme Court to Decide if CFPB Funding Violates Appropriations Clause
October 17, 2023
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) could determine the fate of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in a recent case. This hearing...
New Expungement Law Delays Michigan Background Checks
October 16, 2023
Michigan drivers working for a major ride-share service company have recently faced challenges trying to work. This complication is because the company has struggled with significant...
Civil Rights Organization Files Lawsuit Against State to Expunge Conviction
October 13, 2023
A prominent civil rights organization recently filed a lawsuit in Commonwealth Court. The organization believed that the Delaware County Office of Judicial...
5 Tips To Avoid FCRA Non-Compliance
October 12, 2023
In 1970, the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) took effect to ensure “the accuracy, fairness, and privacy of information in the files of consumer reporting agencies.” The Act gives...