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Kentucky Governor ‘Not Satisfied’ With Medical Marijuana Access Rollout, But Expects Pace to ‘Pick Up Significantly’ In 2026
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said he’s not satisfied with the slow rollout of the state’s medical marijuana programbut expects patient access to accelerate significantly in 2026. He noted the approval of the first cannabis processorand the recent opening of…
CDL Drug Testing Faces Uncertainty After Trump Executive Order
President Trump signed an executive order to speed up rescheduling marijuana to Schedule III, which benefits thecannabis industry but creates uncertainty for CDL drug testing. Current federal testing rules only cover Schedule I/IIdrugs, so marijuana might no longer be…
The AI Paradox in Candidate Screening and Vetting
AI in candidate screening is a paradox: it enables sophisticated fraud (like deepfakes and fabricated identities) whilealso offering tools to detect such deception. Many organizations still rely on outdated, manual processes and areunprepared for rising AI-driven…
Indiana Employers Face Yearlong Public Works Contract Ban Under Immigrant Work Eligibility Bill
Indiana lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 87 to tighten employment eligibility verification on public works projects.The bill would require all contractors and subcontractors on public projects to use the federal E-Verify system andsubmit case numbers before…
Dewine Signs Employment Eligibility Law
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a new employment eligibility law requiring construction employers to verify thatworkers are legally authorized to work in the U.S. using the federal E-Verify system. The law, supported by billsponsors, aims to prevent illegal immigrants…
New Consumer Privacy Requirements Under the Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act are Here
The Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA) took effect on January 1, 2026, imposing new privacy rights andobligations for businesses handling Indiana residents’ personal information. Consumers can access, correct, delete,and obtain their data, and opt out of data…
Kentucky AG Files Lawsuit Against AI Chatbot, Including Claim it Violated New Data Privacy Law
Kentucky’s Attorney General filed a lawsuit on January 8, 2026, against an AI chatbot company, alleging violations ofthe Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act, consumer protection law, and data breach law just days after the privacylaw took effect. The complaint…
CPPA Acts to Enforce Against Data Brokers’ Failure to Register
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) has stepped up enforcement against data brokers that fail to registerunder the state’s Delete Act. Since an investigative sweep began in October 2024, CalPrivacy has pursued multipleactions, including fines and orders…
New Consumer Privacy Requirements Under the Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act are Here
The Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA) took effect on January 1, 2026, imposing new privacy rights andobligations for businesses handling Indiana residents’ personal information. Consumers can access, correct, delete,and obtain their data, and opt out of data…
California 2025 Legislative Wrap-Up: More Privacy and First-Of-Its Kind AI Laws Adopted
In 2025, California passed several new privacy and AI laws, reinforcing its leadership in data protection and technologyregulation. Lawmakers enacted privacy measures such as universal browser opt-out signals, expanded children’s andlocation data protections, and…
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