U.S. Judges Cannot Expunge Federal Convictions, Appeals Court Finds
In state and county courts, ex-offenders can win the right to have their criminal records expunged. In the past, reformed ex-criminals have pursued expunge
In state and county courts, ex-offenders can win the right to have their criminal records expunged. In the past, reformed ex-criminals have pursued expunge
On May 25, 2015, the Ohio Legislature passed House Bill 523 which legalizes the prescription and use of medical marijuana for individuals with serious medi
A few weeks ago, we covered the story of the Listening Ear, a nonprofit organization in Lansing, Michigan that ended up in hot water after discovering that
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (or HUD) wants to crack down on landlords for the use of criminal background checks in housin
Care.com, the website that helps families find babysitters and nannies for their children, is facing criticism for a background check blunder in Boston. Ac
The University of North Carolina recently implemented a new policy that requires student volunteers to go through background checks if they will be working
A daycare in Georgetown, Texas was suddenly shut down recently, after the new owner of the business discovered that several staff members had not undergone
Florida could well be the next state to embrace ban the box legislation. State Representative Randolph Bracy is reportedly co-sponsoring a bill that would
The city of Pembroke Pines Florida is taking "proactive" steps to keep its vulnerable populations. According to a report from the Sun-Sentinel, Pembroke's
Thinking about renovating your home and hiring a contractor to handle the work? You should use caution when hiring contractors through HomeAdvisor.com, acc
A federal class action lawsuit was filed June 9, 2015, in the California Northern District Court which should serve as a reminder to employers of the impor
A few years ago, the United States Office of Personnel Management was hacked. The cyber attack targeted OPM's Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations