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
New York Clean Slate Act: Changes to Criminal Record Sealing and Reporting
Effective November 16, 2024, New York State will implement the Clean Slate Act, automatically sealing eligible misdemeanor convictions three years after sentencing and felony convictions after eight years. Read More
The District of Columbia Enacts Marijuana User Protection and Second Chance Act
Washington D.C. has passed two new bills that will provide protections for marijuana users and individuals with criminal records seeking employment within the district. Read More
Upcoming Changes in California's Law Regarding Criminal Background Checks
By Rod Fliegel and Alice Wang on January 5, 2023 Read More
Chicago Enacts Amendments to and Expands Requirements of its Criminal History Screening Ordinance
By Andrew Gray and Rod M. Fliegel on May 10, 2023 Read More