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"Clean Slate" Law Now Effective in Utah
As of February 10, 2022, the law automatically expunges certain types of misdemeanor criminal records from Utah residents' histories Read More
Mississippi Legalizes Medical Cannabis
By Matthew Gallagher and Chris Lewis on February 18, 2022 Read More
Home Improvement Retailer Accused of FCRA Violations
On February 3, 2022 a class action suit was filed against Lowe's Companies, Inc. (Lowe's), alleging the company improperly used the content of consumer reports in making employment decisions Read More
Oregon Bill Prohibits Requiring Driver's License as a Condition of Employment
Effective January 1st 2022, Senate Bill 569 prohibits Oregon employers from asking for an employee's driver's license information - unless the ability to legally drive is an essential function of the job in question. Read More
Worker Accuses Former Employer of Wrongful Termination
Plaintiff alleges that he was unfairly terminated after employer learned of his status as a medical marijuana cardholder. Read More