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Medical Marijuana Update
New York Becomes 23rd State to Enact Medical Marijuana Law
The Governor signed New York’s Compassionate Care Act, which will permit limited use of medical marijuana by individuals suffering from...
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Will Minnesota’s New Medical Marijuana Law Leave Employers High and Dry?
Minnesota became the 22nd state to legalize medical marijuana use and, as part of the new law, to enact new potential employment protections for...
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Alcohol Deterrence Tactics: Current Testing Trends and Emerging Technology to Support Sobriety
Substance abuse trends are heading in the wrong direction in the U.S. And if you’re in the criminal justice field you know that the number...
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New Jersey’s “Ban the Box” Bill Sent to Governor Christie’s Desk; Final Version More Employer-Friendly
The New Jersey Legislature has given final approval to a slightly more employer-friendly version of the state’s “ban the box”...
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Illinois Enacts New Law Impacting Inquiries on Criminal Background Checks
On July 19, 2014, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed into law the Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act, which will go into effect on...
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Ban the Box: What’s Next? Ban the Job Application?
The job application needs a fresh look. For sure, employers need to collect basic information like name, address and contact information. But like...
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Ban the Box in Indiana: What Employers Need to Know
Companies are rethinking the single check box on employment applications that inquire about an applicant’s criminal history. Over sixty...
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Background Check Lawsuits: If It’s Not One Thing, It’s Another
On July 1, a federal court in New York certified a class of unsuccessful Hispanic and African-American applicants alleging the U.S. Census Bureau...
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New Jersey Senate Bill Would Prohibit Automatic Disqualification of Applicants Based on Criminal Record
The Senate has introduced two (essentially identical) bills (S2101 and S2102) that would prohibit public and private employers from automatically...
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New Florida Data Security and Breach Law Effective July 1
Businesses that maintain individuals’ confidential, personal information may need to be more alert in protecting this data under the Florida...
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New Alabama Law Allows Expungement of Certain Criminal Records
A new law in Alabama allows individuals to petition to have certain criminal records expunged upon the payment of $300 in fees, plus court costs...
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