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Government Shutdowns and How They Affect CRAs

Written on October 9, 2023.

Government Shutdowns and How They Affect CRAs October 09, 2023 Recently, many worried that a government shutdown would significantly impact consumers and employers. While consumers may face financial difficulties, employers may struggle to continue...

Utah District Court Denies Motion to Dismiss Double Reporting Case

Written on October 6, 2023.

Utah District Court Denies Motion to Dismiss Double Reporting Case October 6, 2023 Recently, a credit union failed to have a court case dismissed. According to the suit, the credit union violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). This case...

California Legislature Passes SB 362 to Regulate Data Brokers

Written on October 5, 2023.

California Legislature Passes SB 362 to Regulate Data Brokers October 5, 2023 The California Legislature recently passed Senate Bill 362 (SB 362) to impose new requirements on data brokers. It also gives residents greater control of personal data....

Large Online Retailer Settles Suit for FCRA Violation

Written on October 4, 2023.

Large Online Retailer Settles Suit for FCRA Violation October 4, 2023 An online retailer recently announced it reached an agreement in a California federal court. This agreement ends a lawsuit with a former associate. According to the case, the...

Natural Disasters Create a Greater Risk of Identity Theft

Written on October 3, 2023.

Natural Disasters Create a Greater Risk of Identity Theft October 3, 2023 Identity theft has grown rampant, worsening still after natural disasters. As such, government bodies have posted warnings for the public to be careful. Thieves trying to...

CFPB Proposes Changes to FCRA Consumer Reporting

Written on October 3, 2023.

CFPB Proposes Changes to FCRA Consumer Reporting October 3, 2023 The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently released the “Outline of Proposals and Alternatives Under Consideration for Consumer Reporting Rulemaking.” This...

MORE Act Reaches Congress and May Legalize Marijuana Federally

Written on September 29, 2023.

MORE Act Reaches Congress and May Legalize Marijuana Federally September 29, 2023 A ranking member of the House of Representatives reintroduced a bill to legalize and regulate marijuana on the federal level. This bill has returned to the U.S....

California Governor Considers Bill That Bans Employers Inquires About Past Marijuana Use

Written on September 29, 2023.

California Governor Considers Bill That Bans Employers Inquires About Past Marijuana Use September 29, 2023 Lawmakers in California have passed Senate Bill 700, banning employers from inquiring about an applicant’s past use of marijuana....

How the CURE Act Could Help Jobseekers Acquire Federal Employment

Written on September 28, 2023.

How the CURE Act Could Help Jobseekers Acquire Federal Employment September 28, 2023 On September 27, a congressional committee will vote on a bill concerning covered applicants’ past or present use of marijuana. It would prevent employers...

Redeem Act Will Soon Reduce Expungement Wait Time in Maryland

Written on September 28, 2023.

Redeem Act Will Soon Reduce Expungement Wait Time in Maryland September 28, 2023 Waiting periods for some expungements in Maryland will soon be shorter. On October 1, 2023, Senate Bill 37, also known as the Redeem Act, will take effect. When it...

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Government Shutdowns and How They Affect CRAs

Utah District Court Denies Motion to Dismiss Double Reporting Case

California Legislature Passes SB 362 to Regulate Data Brokers

Large Online Retailer Settles Suit for FCRA Violation

Natural Disasters Create a Greater Risk of Identity Theft

CFPB Proposes Changes to FCRA Consumer Reporting

MORE Act Reaches Congress and May Legalize Marijuana Federally

California Governor Considers Bill That Bans Employers Inquires About Past Marijuana Use

How the CURE Act Could Help Jobseekers Acquire Federal Employment

Redeem Act Will Soon Reduce Expungement Wait Time in Maryland

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