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
Upcoming Changes in California's Law Regarding Criminal Background Checks
By Rod Fliegel and Alice Wang on January 5, 2023 Read More
Maryland Enacts New Reporting Restrictions on Criminal and Credit Information
Effective October 1, 2024, Maryland has enacted two new laws that impose additional restrictions on consumer reporting agencies (CRAs) regarding the inclusion of certain criminal and credit information in consumer reports. Read More
Monroe County in New York Passes Fair Chance Employment Act
Home to the City of Rochester, Monroe County passed a "Ban the Box" bill on August 8, 2023 Read More
Connecticut Broadens "Clean Slate" Rules for Criminal History Inquiries
Signed into law by Governor Ned Lamont in June 2021, Connecticut's "Clean Slate" law will take effect on January 1, 2023. Read More