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New Pennsylvania Legislation and Philadelphia Ordinance Amendment Tackle Pardoned Convictions, Expunged Records, and Negligent Hiring Liability
By William J. Simmons and Haley Norwillo on January 4, 2024 Read More
DCSA Announces Updated Electronic Fingerprinting Process Coming April 2024
The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) has recently announced a change in how they will permit receipt of electronic fingerprints. Read More
New York Governor Signs Clean Slate Law
Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law on November 16, 2023 requiring that certain past criminal conviction records be sealed. Read More
New York Department of Financial Services Updates Requirements for Background Investigation Reports
Effective immediately, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has implemented updated background investigation guidelines regarding certain insurance prerequisites. Read More
Ohio Legalized Recreational Marijuana - What Does This Mean for Employers?
While the state passed An Act to Control and Regulate Adult Use of Cannabis legalizing recreational marijuana, employers retained certain rights Read More