Clients Conducting International Checks Must Ensure Disclosure and Authorization Forms are FCRA Compliant
Several international-based vendors have recently communicated that they will be rejecting disclosure and authorization forms that are not clearly separated, as required under the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act ("FCRA"). Read More
The Rest of the Story (for Now): Employer Prevails in FCRA Class Action Alleging "Stand-Alone" Disclosure Violation
By Rod M. Fliegel and Garrick Chan on September 27, 2021 Read More
Cannabis Company Reaches Class Action Settlement
Trulieve, a leading medical cannabis company in Florida, settled with a class of employees and applicants who alleged that the company had violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Read More
"No Concrete Harm, No Standing": The Supreme Court Reinforces the Requirement for Injury-in-Fact Even for Violations of Federal Statutes
By Rod M. Fliegel on June 28, 2021 Read More
Dismissed FCRA Claim Overturned by Ninth Circuit
The Ninth Circuit reversed the original decision by Nevada District Court, finding that sections of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) pertaining to "reasonable investigation" had been violated. Read More